Vocaluxe
vocaluxe.org
What it is
Vocaluxe is a free, open source singing game for up to six players. Participants sing into microphones and receive scores based on pitch and rhythm, using songs in the UltraStar format. Players can create tracks, sing duets with different notes, or use medley mode for shortened song selections. Party options include challenge mode and Tic-Tac-Toe. Profiles can contain pictures and appear in high-score lists, with webcams available for taking profile photos. Lyrics support multi-screen display. Controls include keyboard, mouse, gamepads, WiiMotes, and smartphones. The Free plan costs nothing and includes up to six players; there is no free trial. Portable versions are provided for releases. Vocaluxe is listed for Linux, web, and Windows, but Linux users must compile it themselves and the maker says Linux has no official support. Help is available through the community Discord and GitHub wiki. The project wiki says there are currently no active developers.
Spec sheet
- Product
- Vocaluxe is a free, open source singing game inspired by SingStar and UltraStar Deluxe.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Security
- The maker pages opened do not state security certifications or compliance claims.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Support
- The maker points users to the community Discord and GitHub wiki for help.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Controls
- It supports keyboard, mouse, gamepads, WiiMotes, and smartphone control.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Development status
- The project wiki says there are currently no active developers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Downloads and Linux
- Portable versions are provided for releases; Linux users must compile it themselves, and the maker says Linux has no official support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Duets and medleys
- Players can sing duets with different notes, and medley mode offers shortened song selections.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Gameplay
- Up to six players sing with microphones and score points based on pitch and rhythm.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Party modes
- Party modes include challenge mode and Tic-Tac-Toe.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Profiles
- Player profiles can include pictures and are used with high-score lists.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Song format
- Vocaluxe plays songs in the UltraStar format.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
- Webcam
- Vocaluxe supports webcams, including taking pictures for player profiles.Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
Plans and prices
Free Free Free Free and open source; up to six players Read 9 Oct 2026 · vocaluxe.org
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports up to six singing players
- Duets, medleys, and party modes included
- Keyboard, gamepad, WiiMote, and smartphone controls
- UltraStar songs and track creation
- Free and open source
Limits
- Linux requires compiling the game
- Linux has no official support
- No free trial
- Project wiki reports no active developers
Who it suits
It suits groups wanting a free, open source singing game with party modes, duets, medleys, and multiple control options. Players using Linux should be prepared to compile it without official support.
Verdict
Vocaluxe provides group karaoke-style play with broad controls, profiles, and several party formats at no cost. Linux setup and the lack of active developers are important considerations.
Where Specifiction places it
- Karaoke Software#23 of 307.2