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Mixxx vs SideDeck: catalog facts
Mixxx	SideDeck
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Best for: DJs from beginners to turntablists who want free mixing software	Best for: Hobby DJs mixing on an Android phone or a small USB mixer
Free Free and open source, developed by volunteers.	Free Free and open source with no subscription or premium tier.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
BPM and key detection with four-deck sync Built-in controller mappings plus custom MIDI and HID mapping Timecode vinyl control and internet broadcasting	Dual decks for mixing local files Streams from a Subsonic music server Works with USB mixers such as the EP-136 K.O. Sidekick No paywall or subscription
Some controllers need community or custom mappings Community-driven with no commercial support	Android only Young project with a small user base
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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 SideDeck github.com/manueljpy/SideDeck f-droid.org/packages/es.manifold.sidedeck Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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