Side by side
KaraFun vs Performous
Both stand on karaoke software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
KaraFun offers karaoke, quizzes, and group features, with offline listening and song controls on paid plans. Check the private-use restriction, device limit, and Pro licensing terms if you plan public performances.
Visit KaraFun Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
Performous combines several performance modes with song-format support and a note editor. Its free-song selection is limited for band-game and dancing play.
Visit PerformousThe facts
| KaraFun | Performous | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $9.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | karafun.com | performous.org |
| On karaoke software | #3 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
KaraFun: what it does well
- Free plan includes songs and one quiz.
- Song controls include key, tempo, and vocal tracks.
- Offline sync supports up to 1,000 songs.
- Guests can queue songs from a smartphone.
- Available on mobile, desktop, and web.
What to know first
- Premium is for private use only.
- One account works on one device at a time.
- Vocal Match is limited to iOS and Android.
- Public performance royalties remain the customer’s responsibility.
Performous: what it does well
- Free software under GNU GPL version 2 or later
- Includes scored singing and lyric-only karaoke modes
- Multiplayer supports vocals, instruments, and dancing
- Pitch detection works with laptop or webcam microphones
- Composer edits and converts music-game notes
What to know first
- Free-song page lacks band-game and dancing songs
- No free trial is listed
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