CRATELAB vs NeonDeck

CRATELAB is AI-powered DJ software for analyzing tracks, organizing crates, planning playlists, and syncing a cloud library. Its desktop analyzer performs local beat tracking, and the site claims tempo detection to ±0.5 BPM. It identifies keys using Camelot notation, assigns energy scores from 1 to 10, and maps intro, build, and drop sections on coloured waveforms. Mix tools include AI playlist generation, transition compatibility scoring, and an AI DJ coach for suggestions. Metadata can be exported as CSV or connected through the Sync page to Rekordbox, Serato, and Engine DJ. Audio stays on the user's computer unless sent to the cloud, while metadata syncs by default. Browsing, editing, and playback work offline, but local analysis needs internet access to verify the subscription. The Free plan is free, billed Forever, and requires sign-in. Pro is $9.99 a month, billed monthly, with 200 analysis credits per cycle; each analyzed track uses one credit and unused credits do not roll over.

NeonDeck is a web-based AI DJ mixer for bars and restaurants that runs in a browser without hardware. AI Auto-DJ can play music automatically, while smart transitions calculate fades between tracks. The two decks provide EQ, a filter, beat loops, and live FX. A soundboard puts effects, sirens, and shoutouts on one-tap hotkeys. Multi-Playlist organizes music by genre, mood, or event, and the cloud library syncs songs to every device. The free plan costs nothing, billed forever, and includes 10 songs, basic mixing, one playlist, and the soundboard. Basic costs €4.99 a month, billed per month, with 50 songs, AI Auto-DJ, smart transitions, Multi-Playlists, and cloud sync. Pro costs €9.99 a month, billed per month, and includes unlimited songs, everything in Basic, priority AI, advanced FX, and premium support. The listed platform is web, so the product is presented as browser software rather than a hardware-dependent mixer.