Karma vs OpenKJ
Karma
karaosoft.comOpenKJ
openkj.orgSide by side
| Figure | Karma | OpenKJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Karaoke Software | 7.1 (#24) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Purpose | Karma manages karaoke, DJ, and VJ shows. | The OpenKJ Project is a collection of applications and services intended to make life easier for karaoke DJs. |
| Support | Karaosoft directs users to the app help and FAQ before emailing [email protected]; its page says paid emergency support is available through Latshaw Services. | The Songbook page directs users with questions or who need help to [email protected]. |
Plans
In their own words
OpenKJ
OpenKJ is open-source karaoke hosting software for karaoke DJs, built and tested for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It integrates with OpenKJ Songbook, which supports web-based song search and submissions. Singers can use Songbook apps for iOS and Android to browse or search a songbook, submit songs with requested key changes, and save favorites. The web submission site can also serve as a venue kiosk, and sign-up requests are sent directly to the host computer. Songbook can optionally display download-vendor catalogs; the project says these are updated daily. OpenKJ SongShop supports purchasing and downloading karaoke files on the fly, with PartyTyme listed as the only available vendor. OpenKJ Tools provides utilities for ReplayGain adjustment, archive handling, zip compatibility, and filename capitalization. Those tools are marked experimental, and the project recommends backing up the library before using them. OpenKJ is free; Songbook starts at $9.99 per month and has a one-month free trial.