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rekordbox alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave rekordbox: performance features need a subscription unless your hardware unlocks them, and several overlapping plans and add-ons are hard to compare. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces rekordbox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Serato DJ Pro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SeSerato DJ ProFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, iOS5 of 566.5
2Mixxx logoMixxxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 459.6
  1. Se

    1. Serato DJ ProTop pick

    Best for: Working DJs, especially scratch and DVS users, who want club-standard software and hardware support

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from rekordbox

    The other club-standard DJ app, with broad controller and DVS support and an option to buy outright.

    Pros

    • High-quality real-time stems
    • Works with 150+ pieces of DJ hardware
    • Can be bought outright, not only by subscription
    • Free Serato DJ Lite to start

    Cons

    • DVS, video and advanced effects cost extra unless you buy the Suite
    • No Linux version
    • Cannot prepare USB libraries for Pioneer CDJs like rekordbox
    Visit Serato DJ Pro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Serato DJ Pro a good rekordbox alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Subscription
    $11.99 USD/month
    Checked Oct 30, 2026serato.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Buy outright
    $299 USD
    Checked Oct 30, 2026serato.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Serato DJ Lite
    Checked Oct 30, 2026serato.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (DJ Suite)
    Checked Oct 30, 2026serato.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hardware support
    150+ devices
    Checked Oct 30, 2026serato.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Mixxx logo

    2. Mixxx

    Best for: Beginner and hobby DJs, and anyone on Linux, who want full DJ software without paying

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from rekordbox

    Free open-source DJ app with no subscriptions, running on Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Pros

    • Full program free, with no paid tier or locked features
    • Runs on Linux as well as Windows and Mac
    • Programmable mappings for any MIDI or HID controller
    • Timecode vinyl control included

    Cons

    • Fewer streaming-service integrations than commercial DJ apps
    • Community controller mappings vary in quality
    • Cannot export to club CDJ USB format like rekordbox
    Visit Mixxx Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Mixxx a good rekordbox alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026mixxx.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid edition
    None
    Checked Nov 1, 2026mixxx.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 1, 2026mixxx.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Vinyl control
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026mixxx.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best rekordbox alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Se

Best rekordbox alternative for most people

Serato DJ Pro

The other club-standard DJ app, with broad controller and DVS support and an option to buy outright.

Mixxx logo

Best rekordbox alternative for a free option

Mixxx

Free open-source DJ app with no subscriptions, running on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Se

Best rekordbox alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Serato DJ Pro

The other club-standard DJ app, with broad controller and DVS support and an option to buy outright.

Mixxx logo

Best rekordbox alternative for open source

Mixxx

Free open-source DJ app with no subscriptions, running on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Se

Best rekordbox alternative for Mac

Serato DJ Pro

The other club-standard DJ app, with broad controller and DVS support and an option to buy outright.

Se

Best rekordbox alternative for Windows

Serato DJ Pro

The other club-standard DJ app, with broad controller and DVS support and an option to buy outright.

Mixxx logo

Best rekordbox alternative for Linux

Mixxx

Free open-source DJ app with no subscriptions, running on Windows, Mac and Linux.

rekordbox alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to rekordbox?

Serato DJ Pro ranks first right now. The other club-standard DJ app, with broad controller and DVS support and an option to buy outright.

Is there a free alternative to rekordbox?

Yes. Serato DJ Pro (free plan + paid) and Mixxx (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to rekordbox?

Yes: Mixxx.

Which rekordbox alternatives work on Linux?

Mixxx runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from rekordbox?

The complaints we hear most: performance features need a subscription unless your hardware unlocks them; several overlapping plans and add-ons are hard to compare; best support is for AlphaTheta's own hardware.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces rekordbox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.