DJing Starts Here
Free DJ software to start, built on the same tech the pros use. You don’t need to be on stage to start playing like you’re on one. The world’s greatest DJs all had a day one, this is yours.
Stems, DJ Hardware, Streaming. Covered.
DJ with the same DJ software the pros trust. Separate stems in real time. Connect to 50+ controllers. Stream your favorite songs from Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and more.
Discover DJ Lite
Take a quick tour of Serato DJ Lite.
Practice Mode
Mix with nothing but your laptop in Practice Mode. No controller needed.
Prepare Tracks
The Prepare and History panels let you browse, sort and organize your tracks your way. Horizontal or vertical, whatever works for you.
Seriously Powerful FX
Six built-in FX presets and two built-in channel FX. Add color, texture and drama to your sets, and start making them sound like you.
Sampler Panel
Use the Sampler panel to trigger four slots. Load them up with DJ stings, loops, and acapellas and more.
Free DJ Software to Grow With
Serato DJ Lite runs on the same core technology as Serato DJ Pro. Everything you learn carries over, so when you’re ready to upgrade, you’re not starting from scratch, you’re just unlocking more.
Start with Your Laptop
Start mixing on your laptop with Practice Mode, no controller needed. Get a feel for Serato, learn how it all works, and see what DJing is really about. When you’re ready for a controller, Serato DJ Lite stays free.
The Legendary Serato Stems
The feature that changed the game, free in Lite. Isolate vocals from one track, drop them over another beat, and make something no one’s heard before. Real-time stem separation, yours from day one.
50+ Pieces of DJ Hardware Supported
We work directly with DJ hardware manufacturers, so Serato DJ Lite works beautifully with 50+ pieces of hardware from the brands DJs already trust. Whatever fits your space, your budget or your style, there’s a setup for it.
DJ with Apple Music, Spotify, and More
Stream from Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal, all in one place. Your saved playlists and liked songs show up right alongside your local files. The obscure cut, the viral hit, and the certified classic, all inside Serato DJ Lite when you need them.
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Get Started with Serato DJ Lite
Go Live, Get Noticed
The next livestream could be the stream that changes everything. We’ll give you the tips and tools to make your at-home sets look and sound as good as the mix.
Everything You Need to Cook
Mixing, scratching, Stems and streaming, all built in, and easy enough to pick up in an evening. You won’t be practicing for months before it clicks. You’ll be making real mixes from the start.
Ready for Serato DJ Pro?
If you’ve outgrown Serato DJ Lite, it’s time to go Pro. Get Quantize, more cue points, saved loops, and support for high-end gear like CDJs and club mixers, everything the headliners use. Start a 14-day free trial of Serato DJ Suite, which gives you DJ Pro and every Expansion.