Encore Karaoke vs StarMaker

Encore Karaoke is an open-source karaoke player for computers that uses music supplied by the user; a song library is not included by default. It works best with MIDI and MP3+G files and also supports popular audio and video formats. An audio mixer can enhance a singer’s voice, video recording captures performances, and advanced scoring gives real-time feedback on pitch and timing. Encore Sessions lets people create karaoke rooms, while EnMoku allows song queuing, chat, and cheering from a machine without installing an app. The player can romanize Japanese and Korean songs automatically, and users can place their own background images or videos behind lyrics. The latest listed release describes OBS scene automation and overlays for lyrics and the current setlist. The setup menu is PIN-protected and starts with PIN 0000, which users can change. The listing includes Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with desktop support varying by release: Windows for versions 1.0.0–1.3.1, Linux from 1.4.0, and macOS from 1.10 onward. The plan costs nothing.

StarMaker is a karaoke and social singing app for singing, recording, and sharing performances. Its catalog includes more than 14 million songs, with tracks in different styles and keys. Scrolling lyrics and instant pitch feedback are available while recording, and more than 30 AI-enhanced audio effects can be used on singing videos. Practice options include vocal-range tests, warmups, and daily breath-control and rhythm exercises. Radar Chart Analysis gives feedback on pitch precision, rhythm, technique, emotion, and song choice. Users can sing solo or in duets, join live broadcasts and Party Rooms, and participate in interest-based Family communities. The app supports sharing recordings to social platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. The website has a songbook with playlists, genres, artists, and recommendations, and offers entry to global online SupernovaX auditions, held in two seasons each year. StarMaker is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It is free with ads and in-app purchases. Pro subscriptions are listed as $7.99 per week, $14.99 per month, or $59.99 per year.