LiveProfessor vs Serato DJ Pro
LiveProfessor
ifoundasound.comSerato DJ Pro
serato.comSide by side
| Figure | LiveProfessor | Serato DJ Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $11.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Audio Mixing Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.9 (#12) |
| Purpose | LiveProfessor hosts VST and AU plugins for live productions such as concerts, theatre, and broadcast audio. | Serato DJ Pro is professional DJ software for mixing music and performing with supported DJ hardware. |
| Support | Audioström offers documentation, a support chatbot, and support tickets through its support page. | Serato says its support team responds seven days a week and is staffed by professional DJs familiar with its software. |
Plans
Serato DJ Pro
- Serato DJ Pro$11.99 a month
- Serato DJ Suite$14.99 a month
- Serato DJ Pro$299, paid once
- Serato DJ Suite$499, paid once
In their own words
LiveProfessor
LiveProfessor has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Serato DJ Pro
Serato DJ Pro is desktop software for mixing music and performing with supported DJ hardware on macOS and Windows. It can play up to four tracks at once when connected to hardware that supports four-deck playback, and deck waveforms can be viewed horizontally or vertically. Serato Stems separates vocals, melody, bass, or drums for making acapellas, instrumentals, transitions, and mashups. The product includes access to more than 50 built-in effects and officially supports over 100 pieces of DJ hardware. Listed streaming services are Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal. Practice Mode provides a basic version without connected hardware. Set recording is unavailable when playing from a streaming service, in laptop Practice Mode, or with hardware without a recording function. A Digital Vinyl System setup requires a Serato DJ Suite license or subscription. Serato DJ Pro costs $11.99 a month; DJ Suite costs $14.99 a month and includes DJ Pro, DVS, Video, and other listed additions. Eligible new users with hardware requiring a paid upgrade can try DJ Pro and all Expansions free for 14 days, without card details.