TKaraoke

TKaraoke is karaoke playback software built around searchable song libraries, with separate options for Windows and Android TV setups. It is best suited to people who organize their own tracks and want phone-based control rather than a supplied song catalog.

Its appeal is flexibility: search by several kinds of song information, play from USB or YouTube, and use a mobile controller. The trade-offs are a 1,000-song limit on the free TKaraokeUSB version and a strict Windows requirement for TKaraokePro2.

Overview

TKaraoke indexes thousands of songs and lets users search by title, singer, songwriter, or lyric text. That range is useful when a singer remembers a performer or a line but not the track name. It can also play YouTube content as though it were stored locally, expanding playback beyond files on a drive.

The product is a player and library tool, not a supplied catalog. That distinction makes it a better fit for hosts with their own music collection than for anyone who expects a subscription to provide songs.

Key features

The Songbook controller app can control TKaraoke editions from phones, tablets, or laptops. Songbook 2 is free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, giving hosts a way to manage playback without returning to the computer. TKaraoke also supports vocal controls, track creation, offline use, performance recording, and dual-screen lyrics, a useful set of tools for both home sessions and hosted performances.

TKaraokeUSB is the more self-contained option: on Android TV it plays songs from an external USB hard drive without a song server running on a computer. It supports 4K songs on capable devices, voice search in English and Vietnamese, and formats including MKV, MP4, VOB, AVI, M4V, and MPG. That combination suits a television setup where minimizing dependence on a separate computer matters, though the free version's 1,000-song cap may constrain a large library.

TKaraokePro2 demo keys stop playback after two minutes. That allows access to Pro features, but the cutoff makes the demo unsuitable for evaluating a full-length performance.

Pricing

TKaraoke uses a freemium model, with a free option and paid keys. The free TKaraoke version is free; the 1,000-song limit is stated for TKaraokeUSB's free version. It is the sensible starting point for a small USB library, but users who need more than 1,000 songs should consider a paid option.

TKaraokePro2 Demo Key: $1, paid once. It unlocks Pro features, but songs stop after two minutes, so treat it as a restricted demo rather than a practical playback license.

TKaraokePro2 Full Key: $100, paid once. It unlocks all TKaraokePro2 features and includes free lifetime upgrades. It is the direct choice for ongoing Pro use, provided you have a compatible 64-bit Windows computer.

TKaraokePro2 Full Key (3 keys): $230, paid once for three keys, an option for buyers who need multiple registrations.

The Pro keys are one-time purchases rather than recurring subscriptions. The product is less suitable if you need macOS support or want song access bundled into a subscription.

Platforms

TKaraoke's stated platforms are Android, iOS, and Windows. Songbook 2 is available on both major mobile app stores, while Android TV is the target for TKaraokeUSB. TKaraokePro2 runs only on 64-bit computers running Windows 7 or newer, so it is not a fit for Mac users or older 32-bit PCs.

Google Play's developer-provided disclosure says TKaraokeUSB collects no data and shares no data with third parties. The developer is identified as T Software Solutions LLC, with an address in Fountain Valley, California. Support channels include phone, text, email, and a community forum.

Who it's for

Choose TKaraoke if you already have karaoke tracks and want several ways to find and play them, especially if you value remote control or a standalone Android TV setup. Windows users who need the Pro feature set can buy a one-time key; Android TV users can begin with the USB edition and its free-song allowance. Look elsewhere if your priority is a built-in commercial catalog, a Mac player, or unrestricted free use of a large USB library.

Pros and cons

Pros: Search by title, performer, songwriter, or lyrics helps when a singer knows only part of a track's identity.

Pros: Phone, tablet, or laptop control, plus direct USB playback on Android TV, accommodates both computer-led and standalone setups.

Pros: Offline use, track creation, recording, vocal controls, and dual-screen lyrics support more than basic playback.

Cons: TKaraokeUSB's free version is capped at 1,000 songs, which can be restrictive for a substantial collection.

Cons: TKaraokePro2 requires 64-bit Windows 7 or newer, excluding Mac and non-Windows computer setups.

Cons: The two-minute demo playback limit is too short to assess complete songs in a realistic session.

Alternatives

Karaoke Software is a useful starting point if you want to compare more players and services.

OpenKJ is the stronger fit if you want free, open-source karaoke hosting software or broader platform coverage, including Linux, macOS, and web. Its Songbook plan starts at $9.99 a month.

Smule suits singers who want to join existing duets at no cost, with a $19.99 a month VIP All Access Pass for paid access.

Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder is an alternative for Mac or Windows users, though its free Windows edition limits playlists to five songs and recordings to one minute.

Karaoke 5 is worth considering if you want a player and manager across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows; its freeware edition lacks synchronization and mobile management.

KaraFun is an option for readers who want free songs and Premium previews with access to its features; its Premium plan is £7.99 a month.

Karaoke Mugen is a free, MIT-licensed option for Linux, macOS, web, and Windows users.

Singa offers private-use Premium for $9.99 a month, with automatic renewal unless canceled.

Encore Karaoke is another free, open-source player, though its song library is not included.

Verdict

TKaraoke is a good choice for karaoke hosts and home users who bring their own tracks and want flexible search, remote control, and either Windows Pro playback or a standalone Android TV USB setup. Its one-time Pro key and lifetime upgrades are appealing for compatible Windows users; look elsewhere if you need a bundled song catalog, a Mac player, or a free USB library larger than 1,000 songs.