KMix vs Mixxx
KMix
apps.kde.orgMixxx
mixxx.orgSide by side
| Figure | KMix | Mixxx |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Mixing Software | 7.5 (#15) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Organization | KDE describes itself as an international community that builds and distributes free, open-source software, and says anyone can use its software for free. | Mixxx e.V. is a nonprofit association registered in Hamburg, Germany. |
| Privacy | KDE says its software contains no ads or spyware and no subscription services. | The Mixxx application does not require an account, collect user data during use, or use telemetry. |
| Purpose | KMix is a sound channel mixer and volume control. | Mixxx provides tools for DJs to perform creative live mixes with digital music files. |
| Support | KDE links to the KMix handbook and forum for help, and provides a bug reporting link. | Support is provided through the user manual, wiki, community forums, and bug tracker. |
Plans
In their own words
Mixxx
Mixxx is free DJ software for performing live mixes with digital music files on Linux, macOS and Windows. It is designed for both people starting with a laptop and experienced turntablists. Four decks provide scratchable scrolling waveforms and whole-song overview waveforms. Mixing controls include beat looping, Sync Lock, hotcues, beat rolls, censor and quantization. Mixxx supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A/AAC, Ogg Vorbis and Opus files. It works with MIDI and HID controllers, programmable JavaScript mappings and timecode vinyl control, and can load up to 64 sampler decks. Local music libraries from iTunes, Traktor, Banshee, Rekordbox, Rhythmbox and Serato can be read. Mixxx records mixes in WAV, FLAC and Ogg Vorbis, with MP3 optional, and streams through Shoutcast or Icecast servers. The full version costs nothing, with donations optional and no official paid or pro version. Its source code is published under the GNU GPL v2 or later. The application does not require an account or use telemetry. Beta and development snapshots are not intended for live use and may crash.