Karaoke Software
Alternatives to OpenKJ
OpenKJ gives karaoke DJs free, open-source hosting software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its Songbook connects singers to the host through web, iOS, and Android apps, supporting song searches, favorites, submissions, and requested key changes. The web submission page can also serve as a venue kiosk. Hosts get track creation, performance recording, SongShop purchasing, and library utilities for ReplayGain and archive handling, although OpenKJ Tools is experimental and the project recommends backups. Optional vendor catalogs and Songbook integrations extend the hosting workflow.
- 01 KaraFun
KaraFun suits people looking for karaoke, group singing, and music quizzes on supported platforms.
From $9.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.3 Visit Specs - 02 Karaoke 5
Karaoke 5 suits singers, DJs, and hosts who need playback, lyric display, and guest song requests.
From €2.08/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android9.1 Visit Specs - 03 Karaoke Mugen
Karaoke Mugen suits an operator running private karaoke with friends or a public event where guests suggest songs.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 04 Encore Karaoke
It suits people who want an open-source karaoke player for their own music, with scoring, recording, and room features.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Android8.3 Visit Specs - 05 Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder
Kanto Karaoke suits singers or hosts who need to manage a live song queue, adjust vocals and display lyrics on a second screen.
Free plan Windows · macOS8.3 Visit Specs - 06 KaraDom From €10/mo Free trial Web · Windows8.3 Visit Specs
- 07 Performous
It suits people who want to perform songs, practice musical skills, or play music games with others.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux8.3 Visit Specs - 08 Kanto Syncro Free trial Windows · macOS8.2 Visit Specs
- 09 Karaoke Builder Studio Free trial Windows8.0 Visit Specs
- 10 Smule
Smule suits singers who want karaoke, recording tools, duets, or live group performances across mobile and web.
From $19.99/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android8.0 Visit Specs - 11 KaraokeMedia Pro X From €83.25/mo Free trial Windows7.9 Visit Specs
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Nightingale Nightingale suits people who want to turn music libraries into karaoke, adjust song key or tempo, and track pitch scores.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.9 Visit Specs - 13 StarMaker
StarMaker suits singers looking for karaoke tracks, recording tools, vocal practice, and social singing features.
From $5/mo Web · iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs - 14 KaraDolphin Free plan Windows7.8 Visit Specs
- 15 Karaoki Free trial Windows7.8 Visit Specs
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Singa Singa suits people who want streamed karaoke at home, and venues or organizations that need a commercial karaoke license.
Free trial Web · iOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 17 TKaraoke
TKaraoke suits people who want searchable karaoke playback and remote control from a phone, tablet, or laptop.
Free plan Windows · iOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs - 18 OpenHomeKaraoke
It suits home users who want a shared karaoke library and queue accessible through local browsers, with TV display options.
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.7 Visit Specs - 19 Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 Free trial Windows7.7 Visit Specs
- 20 UltraStar Deluxe
UltraStar Deluxe suits players looking for a desktop karaoke game who want to sing solo or in teams, use local or DRM-free music, or create songs.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.4 Visit Specs - 21 Blitzloop Web · macOS · Linux7.3 Visit Specs
- 22 Vocaluxe
It suits groups wanting a free, open source singing game with party modes, duets, medleys, and multiple control options.
Free plan Web · Windows · Linux7.2 Visit Specs - 23 Karma Windows7.1 Visit Specs
- 24 Winlive Pro Synth Windows · macOS7.1 Visit Specs
- 25 Yokee Free trial iOS · Android7.1 Visit Specs
- 26 WeSing Web · iOS · Android7.0 Visit Specs
- 27 Karakara Windows · macOS6.7 Visit Specs
- 28 AI Karaoke Video Creator Windows6.2 Visit Specs
- 29 Siglos Karaoke Professional Web · Windows5.6 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of OpenKJ
Alternatives make sense when you want a consumer singing community, a local-media player, broader vocal controls, or a larger licensed catalog. OpenKJ's core plan is free; Songbook starts at $9.99 per month with a one-month trial. The core hosting software is desktop-focused, despite the wider project covering mobile and web access. When switching, weigh operator and singer platforms, internet dependence, queue and guest controls, recording, vocal effects, offline playback, media formats, and whether you need to create backing tracks rather than simply host requests.