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rekordbox vs Serato DJ: catalog facts
rekordbox	Serato DJ
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Best for: DJs preparing sets for Pioneer DJ equipment	Best for: DJs performing with supported controllers or a laptop
Free + paid options Free to download, with paid plans that add cloud sync and other features.	Free + paid options Serato DJ Lite is free; Serato DJ Pro and the FX Pack are paid.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS
Track analysis for BPM and key with USB export to DJ units Library sync across up to eight devices on the Professional plan Supports streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music	Works with over 100 supported DJ controllers and mixers Sync, cue points and sampler for live performance Real-time stem separation in the Pro edition Free Lite edition to start with
Cloud features require a paid plan Built mainly around Pioneer DJ hardware	Stems and several features require the paid Pro edition Extra effects need the separately sold FX Pack
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for rekordbox rekordbox.com/en Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Serato DJ serato.com/dj Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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