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Serato DJ vs rekordbox: catalog facts
Serato DJrekordbox

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rekordbox portrait dual DJ decks with waveforms and crossfaderrekordbox Pad Effector and Sampler controlsrekordbox playlist browser with folders, track artwork and playback striprekordbox Syncs Library connection screen for Mac or Windowsrekordbox dual waveform mixer with EQ band controls and crossfaderrekordbox related tracks list filtered by BPM and keyrekordbox hot cue and memory cue controls below a track waveformrekordbox Android dual waveform deck with loop length and transport controlsrekordbox tablet dual decks with an open effects control panelrekordbox desktop Export workspace with dual waveforms, hot cues and track collection

Best for: DJs performing with supported controllers or a laptop

Best for: DJs preparing sets for Pioneer DJ equipment

Free + paid options

Serato DJ Lite is free; Serato DJ Pro and the FX Pack are paid.

Free + paid options

Free to download, with paid plans that add cloud sync and other features.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • 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
  • 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
  • Stems and several features require the paid Pro edition
  • Extra effects need the separately sold FX Pack
  • Cloud features require a paid plan
  • Built mainly around Pioneer DJ hardware
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

Sources for Serato DJ

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for rekordbox

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.