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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.

  1. 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 · iOS
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 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 · Android
    9.1 Visit Specs
  3. 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 · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  4. 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 · Android
    8.3 Visit Specs
  5. 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 · macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  6. 06 KaraDom
    From €10/mo Free trial Web · Windows
    8.3 Visit Specs
  7. 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 · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Kanto Syncro
    Free trial Windows · macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Karaoke Builder Studio
    Free trial Windows
    8.0 Visit Specs
  10. 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 · Android
    8.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 KaraokeMedia Pro X
    From €83.25/mo Free trial Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 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 · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 StarMaker

    StarMaker suits singers looking for karaoke tracks, recording tools, vocal practice, and social singing features.

    From $5/mo Web · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  14. 14 KaraDolphin
    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Karaoki
    Free trial Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Singa

    Singa suits people who want streamed karaoke at home, and venues or organizations that need a commercial karaoke license.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  17. 17 TKaraoke

    TKaraoke suits people who want searchable karaoke playback and remote control from a phone, tablet, or laptop.

    Free plan Windows · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  18. 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 · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2
    Free trial Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  20. 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 · Linux
    7.4 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Blitzloop
    Web · macOS · Linux
    7.3 Visit Specs
  22. 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 · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Karma
    Windows
    7.1 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Winlive Pro Synth
    Windows · macOS
    7.1 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Yokee
    Free trial iOS · Android
    7.1 Visit Specs
  26. 26 WeSing
    Web · iOS · Android
    7.0 Visit Specs
  27. 27 Karakara
    Windows · macOS
    6.7 Visit Specs
  28. 28 AI Karaoke Video Creator
    Windows
    6.2 Visit Specs
  29. 29 Siglos Karaoke Professional
    Web · Windows
    5.6 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.

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