Best Audio Mixing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: DaVinci Resolve is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of djay and rekordbox. The best-ranked option with a free plan is djay. The lowest first paid tier on this page is VirtualDJ at $4/mo.
Audio mixing software combines audio sources into mixes for different recording, production, and delivery needs. Compare maximum tracks and live audio input for session requirements, then check export formats and supported platforms for how you work and deliver audio. Cloud collaboration, surround mixing, and stem separation add further distinctions. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help put access and cost in context. L-ISA Studio and MixPad begin the ranking, followed by Voicemeeter and SPACEHUB Producer; Serato DJ Pro and RØDE UNIFY also appear near the top. Use the listed features to focus on tools suited to your mixing workflow.
29 audio mixing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DaVinci ResolveWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | djayWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | rekordboxWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $12/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | VirtualDJWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $4/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | DJUCEDWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | €5.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | MixxxWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | Elgato Wave LinkWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | RØDE UNIFYWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | Fairlight LiveWindows · Mac | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 10 | MixPadWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 11 | Serato DJ ProWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $11.99/mo | 5.5 |
| 12 | KLANG:appWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 13 | VoicemeeterWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 14 | Waves eMotion LV1Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | DefonicWeb · Windows | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | L-ISA StudioWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | Z-MaestroWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | SPACEHUB ProducerWindows · Mac | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 5.2 | |
| 19 | Steinberg MixKeyWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | BEASTLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | KMixLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | MASCHINEWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $39/mo | 5.1 |
| 23 | STEMWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 24 | FLUX:: ElixirWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | Sound ParticlesWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
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Questions about this list
Which audio mixing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
DaVinci Resolve is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 6.6. djay is second and rekordbox 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 free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.