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Spiral DJ vs Barside

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Spiral DJ compared with Barside
DetailSpiral DJ logo Spiral DJBarside logo Barside
What it doesBuild the night before you play it Your second brain on your desktop
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inPT CA
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: up to 500 tracks forever. Pro Monthly: $6.99/month, billed monthly, cancel any time. Pro Yearly: $59/year (save 30%). Free for the desktop app. Barside Plus: US$20 a month or US$200 a year. Paid Spaces: creators set their own pricing through Stripe, with Barside taking 8% (5% for Plus subscribers).
Key features
  • Local BPM, key and energy analysis from audio
  • Harmonic matching with reasons
  • Set Brief with energy planning
  • Auto Flow for running order optimization
  • Spiral Paths with alternative transitions
  • Set Check for transition and energy validation
  • Export to Rekordbox, Traktor, Serato and more
  • Gig Log to track prepared vs. played sets
  • Forgotten Gems to rediscover underused tracks
  • Runs 100% offline in your browser
  • Notes with rich formatting including headings, checklists, tables, code and links
  • Integrated drawing and diagramming with Excalidraw editor
  • Screen recording that saves directly into notes
  • Video transcription with timestamps
  • AI-powered search across all notes and content
  • Built-in password manager with auto-fill
  • Video meetings for up to 6 people
  • Cloud backup with up to 90 days of history for Plus subscribers
  • Team Spaces with chat, polls and shared notes
  • AI agents that run on schedule with approval workflow
What makes it different
  • No music uploads—all analysis runs locally in your browser with no cloud processing
  • Shows the reason why each track fits before you commit
  • Plans energy arc deliberately with a Set Brief that drives the entire workflow
  • Prepares alternative exits (Hold, Lift, Reset, Surprise) without repeating tracks
  • Exports to the DJ software you already use and integrates with your existing setup
  • Completely free for core features with local-first architecture requiring no account
  • Replaces 10+ subscription apps in one unified desktop application
  • AI agents with approval workflow for safe automation
  • Integrated screen recording and transcription without external tools
  • Supports multiple operating systems with native desktop integration
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check15 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)014
Citation Flow (Majestic)2123
Referring domains (Majestic)5612

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