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Mixxx vs BUTT: catalog facts
Mixxx	BUTT
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Best for: DJs from beginners to turntablists who want free mixing software	Best for: Internet radio hosts streaming live from a microphone or mixer
Free Free and open source, developed by volunteers.	Free Free to download, with optional support through Patreon.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
BPM and key detection with four-deck sync Built-in controller mappings plus custom MIDI and HID mapping Timecode vinyl control and internet broadcasting	Supports Icecast, Shoutcast and WebRTC (WHIP) servers Can record the broadcast locally while streaming Installer, portable Windows build, DMG and AppImage available
Some controllers need community or custom mappings Community-driven with no commercial support	Cannot stream audio files directly without a routing tool Simple feature set; mixing and scheduling live in the separate BUTTM app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Mixxx mixxx.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for BUTT danielnoethen.de/butt Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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