Navidrome
Focus: streaming and self-hosted. Shares music and audio with Mixxx. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (Mixxx: 4.4).
Web AppFreeWeb, macOS
4.7Visit
Desktop App
Mixxx
Free DJ software for live mixing.
Rating
4.4 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
macOS, Windows, Linux
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What is Mixxx?
Mixxx is free DJ software that gives you what you need to perform live DJ mixes. Its README says it works on GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS, and the project offers a manual, a wiki and a hardware compatibility list.
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Pros: what Mixxx does well
- Free alternative to paid DJ apps
- Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Manual and hardware list to get started
Cons: where it falls short
- Real DJ gear helps a lot
- Takes practice to mix well
Who Mixxx is for
Hobby and club DJs who want a free tool for live mixes.
Who can skip it
People who do not work with music.
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Focus: podcasts and subscriptions. Shares audio and open source with Mixxx. Same 4.4 rating.
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Free alternatives to Mixxx
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MeTube
Focus: video download, yt-dlp and self-hosted. Shares audio and open source with Mixxx. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.5 (Mixxx: 4.4).
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Focus: shell history, terminal and command line. Shares open source and github with Mixxx. Rated 4.7 (Mixxx: 4.4).
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Focus: process viewer, system monitor and terminal. Shares open source and github with Mixxx. Rated 4.7 (Mixxx: 4.4).
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Focus: video player, media and subtitles. Shares open source and github with Mixxx. Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (Mixxx: 4.4).
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