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KATALOG vs Songstead

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KATALOG compared with Songstead
Detail KATALOGSongstead logo Songstead
What it doesA library manager for large, owned music collections Home for your song library — every chord chart and setlist in one place, always synced across your devices
StageMVP Not given
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Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingFree 30-day trial. Support license: $30 one-time payment, no subscription. All basic features are free. Jam: Free (unlimited songs, unlimited sets). Backstage: $2 per month (includes customization, live mode, foot pedal support, 5GB file storage). Harmony: $1 per seat, per month (group sharing and collaboration).
Key features
  • Four layouts: Play for DJing with AI mixing, Prep for building sets, Studio for comparing versions, Desk for release management
  • DJ Flow automatic mixing with harmonic matching by key and tempo
  • Works with Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, Engine, VirtualDJ, Mixxx and Apple Music in both directions
  • Writes artwork, lyrics, tags, tempo and beatgrids into audio files
  • Find fake bitrates, duplicates and missing files
  • Search in plain English for complex queries across the library
  • Live FX with echo, roll, filter, gate, crush, flanger and sample pads
  • Mini player and menu bar controls
  • Smart crates, hot cues, loops and A/B comparison that holds playhead
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What makes it different
  • Local-first: nothing uploaded, no cloud, no telemetry, no account needed
  • Files never moved, renamed or re-encoded; your library stays yours
  • Reads existing Music, Serato and rekordbox libraries without altering files
  • Metadata embedded in files travels to any other app or machine
  • Free plan with unlimited songs and sets, no trial or card required
  • Works on any device type with one account, unlike platform-specific alternatives
  • Shared libraries with real-time synchronization for groups and bands
  • Straightforward pricing that adds features, not artificial limits on library size
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)220
Citation Flow (Majestic)189
Referring domains (Majestic)135

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