Serato DJ Pro vs VirtualDJ

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.

VirtualDJ is DJ software for mixing and performing, for users ranging from beginners to professional DJs. Its live-stems feature separates vocals, instruments, kicks, and hi-hats in real time for mashups, remixes, and transitions. The software mixes audio and video, supports karaoke playback, and includes video effects, transitions, and on-screen graphics. It advertises plug-and-play support for more than 300 controllers and supports DVS equipment. Broadcasting options include Shoutcast and Icecast radio, PC-to-PC broadcasts, podcast streaming, and video broadcasts to social platforms. VirtualDJ also describes streaming support for SoundCloud and Deezer, plus Ableton Link and ReWire integrations. Subscription catalogs cover DJ audio, karaoke, and music videos; cached songs can be played offline while a subscription is active. Dedicated iOS and Android remote apps connect over a local network. The free license is for nonprofessional use without professional equipment. HOME costs $4 per month; VDJ PRO costs $19 per month, and Business costs $99 per month.