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PickTrack vs SongBPM: Which Helps DJs More?
By the PickTrack team · Updated · 3 min read
SongBPM is one of the simplest ways to check a song's tempo. PickTrack starts one step earlier: it shows which new tracks are worth checking at all.
What SongBPM is
SongBPM is a free website where you search a song and see its BPM and musical key. It also lists songs by tempo, which some DJs and runners use to find tracks at a given speed.
It is fast, simple and focused on mainstream, commercially released music.
What PickTrack is
A DJ music discovery platform: monthly Top 100 and Hot 100 charts in 16 genres, ranked by real listener engagement on SoundCloud (likes and reposts weighed against plays), with no label deals or paid placement. The point is to show which new tracks people actually respond to, so a DJ can find them in minutes instead of digging for hours.
BPM and Camelot key on nearly every track. Does not sell files. Every track links to SoundCloud, and 1,600+ chart tracks link to the artist's own free download (3 a month on the free plan, unlimited with Pro, web). Top 3 of every chart free; Pro $7.99/month or $79/year on the web, first month $4.99.
SongBPM vs PickTrack side by side
| SongBPM | PickTrack | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A song lookup site for BPM and key | A DJ music discovery platform: monthly Top 100 and Hot 100 charts in 16 genres, ranked by real listener engagement on SoundCloud (likes and reposts weighed against plays), with no label deals or paid placement. |
| BPM and key | BPM and key for the song you search | BPM and Camelot key on nearly every track |
| Getting the files | Does not provide files | Does not sell files. Every track links to SoundCloud, and 1,600+ chart tracks link to the artist's own free download (3 a month on the free plan, unlimited with Pro, web) |
| Price | Free to use | Top 3 of every chart free; Pro $7.99/month or $79/year on the web, first month $4.99 |
| Catalog | Mostly mainstream and commercial releases | Underground and independent tracks on SoundCloud that listeners are reacting to, across 16 genres |
| Set preparation | Not a set-building tool | Harmonic sort, BPM / key / year filters, and sending a finished playlist to your SoundCloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iPhone / iPad and Android |
Where SongBPM is the better choice
- Simplicity — One search box, one answer.
- Mainstream coverage — Good for pop, rock and commercial tracks that are not on SoundCloud charts.
Where PickTrack is the better choice
- Discovery — Ranked monthly charts in 16 dance genres.
- Everything in one place — BPM, Camelot key, listening, free downloads and playlists together.
- Harmonic mixing — Sort a playlist so every step moves to a compatible key.
Where SongBPM falls short for discovery
- No discovery — It does not rank or recommend new dance tracks.
- No genre charts — There is no monthly view of what is working in Afro House, Tech House or Drum & Bass.
- Underground gaps — SoundCloud-first releases are often missing.
Best SongBPM alternatives (sites like SongBPM)
The right alternative depends on what you use SongBPM for.
- PickTrack — New dance tracks with BPM and Camelot key already on the chart, so there is nothing to look up.
- Tunebat — Key, BPM and audio features for any song you search.
- Mixed In Key — Analyses the key and energy of the files you own.
- Your DJ software — rekordbox, Serato and Traktor detect key and BPM when you analyse a track.
Which one should you use?
SongBPM is a handy lookup for songs you already know. PickTrack is for finding new tracks, with the tempo and key already worked out.
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FAQ
Is there a better alternative to SongBPM for DJs?
If you want new tracks rather than lookups, PickTrack shows ranked dance-music charts with BPM and Camelot key on nearly every track.
Can I find songs by BPM on PickTrack?
Yes. Every chart shows BPM, and PickTrack Pro filters a chart to a BPM range and a key (exact or compatible keys).
Is SongBPM free?
Yes, SongBPM is free to use. PickTrack shows the Top 3 of every chart for free.
What are the best SongBPM alternatives?
It depends on the job: PickTrack (new dance tracks with BPM and Camelot key already on the chart, so there is nothing to look up); Tunebat (key, BPM and audio features for any song you search); Mixed In Key (analyses the key and energy of the files you own); Your DJ software (rekordbox, Serato and Traktor detect key and BPM when you analyse a track).
Published 2026-11-12 · updated 2026-11-12. Product details are from each service's public information; check current pricing on their sites. PickTrack is not affiliated with the other services mentioned.
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