What is VirtualDJ used for?

VirtualDJ is DJ mixing software for audio and video with controller support, plugins, skins and online music catalogs, for beginners and working DJs. It is a good fit for mobile DJs mixing music and video, karaoke hosts running events, and beginners learning on a controller.

Yes. VirtualDJ has a free plan, and paid plans start at $4 per month.

Is VirtualDJ open source?

No. VirtualDJ is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to VirtualDJ include Mixxx.

What are some alternatives to VirtualDJ?

VirtualDJ competes with Serato DJ, rekordbox and djay. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source VirtualDJ alternatives.

VirtualDJ: features, pricing and alternatives

About VirtualDJ

VirtualDJ is DJ software that handles both audio and video mixing. It works with DJ controllers and mixers, supports timecode vinyl and CD for turntable-style control, and has a user interface that can be changed with skins.

The ecosystem includes downloadable plugins and addons such as audio effects, video effects and sample packs, plus a developer SDK for building plugins and skins. VirtualDJ also offers online music and video catalogs, content subscriptions, and a remote app for Android and iOS, along with a community with forums, charts and a network of DJs.

VirtualDJ is commercial software with a downloadable version, several licensing options and a business license, listed on its price page. It suits both newcomers learning to DJ and working DJs, including mobile DJs and karaoke hosts.

Key features

Audio and video DJ mixing
DJ controller and mixer support
Timecode vinyl and CD control
Plugins, effects and custom skins
Online music and video catalogs
Remote app for Android and iOS

Good fit for

→Mobile DJs mixing music and video
→Karaoke hosts running events
→Beginners learning on a controller

Tags: dj-software; video-mixing; controllers; plugins; karaoke; timecode; mixing

VirtualDJ: questions and answers

What is VirtualDJ used for?: VirtualDJ is DJ mixing software for audio and video with controller support, plugins, skins and online music catalogs, for beginners and working DJs. It is a good fit for mobile DJs mixing music and video, karaoke hosts running events, and beginners learning on a controller.
Is VirtualDJ free?: Yes. VirtualDJ has a free plan, and paid plans start at $4 per month.
Is VirtualDJ open source?: No. VirtualDJ is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to VirtualDJ include Mixxx.
What are some alternatives to VirtualDJ?: VirtualDJ competes with Serato DJ, rekordbox and djay. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source VirtualDJ alternatives.