VirtualDJ vs YouDJ

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.

YouDJ is DJ software designed to make DJing easier for beginners. Its two virtual turntables are paired with effects, a sampler, vinyl scratching, beat synchronization, keylock, loops, hot cues, an equalizer and MIDI control. You can play demo songs or use music from YouTube, local MP3 files, Google Drive, Dropbox and iTunes. The free plan costs nothing and includes DJ tools on mobile, desktop and the Chrome extension. YouDJ is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web, as well as through an extension. PRO adds MP3 mix recording on all platforms and video recording on PC/Mac; live streaming to YouTube, Twitch or RTMP-compatible services is also limited to PC/Mac. It supports any MIDI controller and includes more than 120 mappings and a mapping editor. PRO also includes eight DJ courses totaling two hours. Payments are one-time, with lifetime upgrades.