Best Audio Mixing Software in 2026
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In short: djay is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of rekordbox and VirtualDJ. The best-ranked option with a free plan is rekordbox. The lowest first paid tier on this page is VirtualDJ at $4/mo.
Audio mixing software brings audio sources together for a mix, with different capabilities suited to different workflows. The ranking starts with MixPad, Waves eMotion LV1 and rekordbox, followed by djay and VirtualDJ. Compare maximum tracks and live audio input for session needs, then consider export formats and supported platforms for your setup and delivery. Cloud collaboration, surround mixing and stem separation add further dimensions to weigh. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price help frame access and cost. Match the listed features to how you record, mix and share audio.
29 audio mixing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 djay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Stem separation: Yes
- 2 rekordbox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$12/mo Stem separation: Yes
- 3 VirtualDJ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$4/mo Stem separation: Yes
- 4 MixPad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2
- 5 KLANG:app iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Surround mixing: Yes
- 6 Waves eMotion LV1 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 7 DaVinci Resolve No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Surround mixing: Yes
- 8 DJUCED No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€5.99/mo Stem separation: Yes
- 9 Elgato Wave Link No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 10 Mixxx No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 11 RØDE UNIFY No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 12 Fairlight Live No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9Free Surround mixing: Yes
- 13 Serato DJ Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$11.99/mo Stem separation: Yes
- 14 Voicemeeter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Surround mixing: Yes
- 15 MASCHINE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$39/mo Stem separation: Yes
- 16 Z-Maestro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Surround mixing: No
- 17 Defonic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Surround mixing: NoStem separation: No
- 18 L-ISA Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Surround mixing: Yes
- 19 FLUX:: Elixir No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Maximum tracks: 32 tracksSurround mixing: Yes
- 20 SPACEHUB Producer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2Free
- 21 Steinberg MixKey No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 22 BEAST No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 23 KMix No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 24 Sound Particles No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Surround mixing: Yes
- 25 Dolby Atmos Renderer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Surround mixing: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which audio mixing software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
djay is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.8. rekordbox is second and VirtualDJ third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, VirtualDJ has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.