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Mixxx

Free, open-source DJ software with controller support, effects and timecode vinyl control.

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About Mixxx

Mixxx is a free, open-source DJ application developed by a volunteer community for over two decades. It covers what most DJs need for live mixing from a laptop: up to four decks, BPM and key detection, sync, loops, hot cues, effects chains, a sampler and recording or broadcasting your mix. It ships with mappings for many DJ controllers and lets you script your own for any MIDI or HID device, and it supports timecode vinyl so you can scratch digital files on turntables. There is no paid or pro edition; the download is the full program, and donations fund development. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, which makes it one of the few serious DJ options on Linux. Compared with commercial apps it lacks some newer features such as built-in streaming-service integration and polished stems tools, and controller mappings vary in quality since many are contributed by users.

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

Pros and cons

What works

  • 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

Why people leave

  • Fewer streaming-service integrations than commercial DJ apps
  • Community controller mappings vary in quality
  • Cannot export to club CDJ USB format like rekordbox

Top Mixxx alternatives

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  1. 1rekordbox logo
    rekordbox

    The pick if you plan to play on club Pioneer DJ players and need USB exports.

    62.6
  2. 2Se
    Serato DJ Pro

    Commercial club-standard app with polished stems and wide hardware support, if you outgrow Mixxx.

    59.6

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Mixxx: common questions

Is Mixxx free?

Yes. Mixxx is free, open-source software.

Is Mixxx open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at mixxxdj/mixxx.

What platforms does Mixxx run on?

Mixxx is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Mixxx?

The highest-ranked Mixxx alternatives right now are rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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