Encore Karaoke
encorekaraoke.org
What it is
Encore Karaoke is an open-source karaoke player for computers that uses music supplied by the user; a song library is not included by default. It works best with MIDI and MP3+G files and also supports popular audio and video formats. An audio mixer can enhance a singer’s voice, video recording captures performances, and advanced scoring gives real-time feedback on pitch and timing. Encore Sessions lets people create karaoke rooms, while EnMoku allows song queuing, chat, and cheering from a machine without installing an app. The player can romanize Japanese and Korean songs automatically, and users can place their own background images or videos behind lyrics. The latest listed release describes OBS scene automation and overlays for lyrics and the current setlist. The setup menu is PIN-protected and starts with PIN 0000, which users can change. The listing includes Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with desktop support varying by release: Windows for versions 1.0.0–1.3.1, Linux from 1.4.0, and macOS from 1.10 onward. The plan costs nothing.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Encore Karaoke is an open-source karaoke player designed to run on a computer with the user's own music.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Integrations
- The latest listed release describes OBS scene automation and overlays for lyrics and the current setlist.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Security
- The setup menu is PIN-protected, has a default PIN of 0000, and lets users change the PIN.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support
- The homepage lists support at [email protected].Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Headquarters
- Manila, PhilippinesRead 28 Sep 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Audio mixer
- The player includes an audio mixer to enhance the singer's voice.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Custom visuals
- Users can load their own background videos and images behind lyrics.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Media formats
- The player works best with MIDI and MP3+G and also supports popular audio and video formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Recording
- Encore includes video recording for capturing karaoke performances.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Remote control
- EnMoku lets users queue songs, chat and cheer from a machine without installing an app.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Romanization
- Automatic romanization supports Japanese and Korean songs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Scoring
- Advanced scoring gives real-time feedback on pitch and timing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Sessions
- Encore Sessions lets users create karaoke rooms with other people.Read 9 Oct 2026 · encorekaraoke.org
- Song library limit
- Due to copyright restrictions, Encore does not include a song library by default.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Supported desktop systems
- The README says versions 1.0.0–1.3.1 support Windows, 1.4.0 and later support Linux, and 1.10 and later support macOS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plans and prices
Encore Karaoke Free open-source karaoke player · song library not included Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Open-source plan costs nothing.
- Provides real-time pitch and timing feedback.
- Supports karaoke rooms and remote song queuing.
- Can romanize Japanese and Korean songs.
Limits
- Song library is not included by default.
- Desktop platform support varies by release.
Who it suits
It suits people who want an open-source karaoke player for their own music, with scoring, recording, and room features. Users need to supply their own songs and check which desktop releases support their system.
Verdict
Encore Karaoke offers performance tools and shared karaoke features while leaving song selection to the user. Check the release-specific Windows, Linux, or macOS support and bring a music library.
Where Specifiction places it
- Karaoke Software#4 of 308.3