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VirtualDJ vs SideDeck: catalog facts
VirtualDJ	SideDeck

Best for: DJs who want to mix live with separated vocals and instruments	Best for: Hobby DJs mixing on an Android phone or a small USB mixer
Free + paid options Free to download and try, with a paid licence available.	Free Free and open source with no subscription or premium tier.
macOS	Android
Real-time stem separation on any track Suits beginners as well as professional DJs Free to download and try	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
Advanced use requires a paid licence Stem separation needs a reasonably modern computer	Android only Young project with a small user base
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for VirtualDJ virtualdj.com Catalog checked October 1, 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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