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Design, Video & Audio

Best Audio Mixing Software in 2026

From working with live inputs to shaping a session for delivery, audio mixing tools can differ in the capabilities they specify. Compared on maximum tracks and live audio input, the options also distinguish themselves through export formats and supported platforms.

  1. 01 djay
    From $4.17/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 rekordbox

    The free plan is presented for people starting with music management or trying DJing.

    From $10/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  3. 03 RØDE UNIFY

    UNIFY suits Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and other content creators who want to route and record multiple audio sources.

    From $3.78/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  4. 04 VirtualDJ

    VirtualDJ may suit beginners, home users, and working DJs who need audio and video mixing, broadcasting, or controller support.

    From $4/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  5. 05 DJUCED

    DJUCED suits people learning to mix as well as more advanced users who want four decks and listed streaming and integration features.

    From €5.99/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Defonic
    Web · Windows
    8.0 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Dolby Atmos Renderer
    Free trial Windows · macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  8. 08 KLANG:app

    It suits musicians who want control over their own mix, as well as teams setting up or operating KLANG processors.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.0 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Elgato Wave Link

    Wave Link suits creators who want to route audio from several applications and manage separate output mixes.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  10. 10 LiveProfessor
    Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Mixxx

    It suits new laptop DJs and experienced turntablists who want a free desktop mixing application.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Serato DJ Pro

    It suits DJs using compatible hardware on macOS or Windows, including those who want stem separation, streaming integrations, or Practice Mode.

    From $11.99/mo Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 L-ISA Studio

    L-ISA Studio suits sound creators working with object-based audio who want headphone binaural monitoring or studio output routing.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Sound Particles
    From $9.95/mo Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 KMix
    Free plan Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 SPACEHUB Producer

    It suits audio professionals, educators, and smaller productions building three-dimensional sound fields.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  17. 17 UltraMixer
    Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Lawo R3LAY
    Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  19. 19 STEM

    STEM suits bands and collaborators who need shared stem review, timed discussion and mix decisions in a browser.

    Free plan Web
    7.3 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Waves eMotion LV1
    Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Steinberg MixKey

    MixKey is for streamers and creators who need software mixing, monitoring, recording, and routing on Windows or macOS.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 BEAST
    Windows · Linux
    7.0 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Voicemeeter
    Windows
    7.0 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Fairlight Live
    Free plan Windows · macOS
    6.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 MixPad

    MixPad suits people looking for multitrack audio editing with MIDI sequencing and third-party plugins across desktop or mobile devices.

    Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    6.9 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Cloud collaboration, surround mixing, and stem separation offer other points to weigh against your workflow. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside those features. djay, DaVinci Resolve, and VirtualDJ are among the named tools. Consider how you capture, mix, and export audio, and which listed capabilities matter for that work.

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