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PickTrack vs Tunebat: Key & BPM Lookup or DJ Charts?
By the PickTrack team · Updated · 4 min read
Tunebat and PickTrack both show BPM and key, so they get compared a lot — but they answer different questions. Tunebat answers "what key is this song in?". PickTrack answers "which new tracks should I play?".
What Tunebat is
Tunebat is a free website for looking up the key, BPM and other audio features (such as energy and danceability) of songs from the big streaming catalogs. You search for a track you already know and get its musical data, plus related tools for analysing your own audio.
It is quick and covers a huge catalog of commercially released music, which makes it a common bookmark for DJs and producers.
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.
Tunebat vs PickTrack side by side
| Tunebat | PickTrack | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A song lookup tool for key, BPM and audio features | 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 | Key (with Camelot), BPM and more for songs 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 commercially released music from streaming catalogs | 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 Tunebat is the better choice
- Any song, instantly — If you already know the track, Tunebat gives its key and BPM in seconds.
- Big catalog — It covers mainstream and commercial releases that are not on SoundCloud charts.
- Extra audio data — Energy, danceability and similar values help when comparing tracks.
Where PickTrack is the better choice
- Finding new tracks — Monthly charts per genre show what listeners respond to right now.
- Free downloads — 1,600+ chart tracks link to the artist's free download.
- Building the set — Harmonic sort and BPM/key filters work on the chart itself.
Where Tunebat falls short for discovery
- You need to know the song — It does not tell you which new tracks are worth playing.
- No ranking for DJs — There is no chart of what listeners are reacting to in your genre this month.
- Little underground music — Many SoundCloud-first releases and free downloads are not there.
Best Tunebat alternatives (sites like Tunebat)
The right alternative depends on what you use Tunebat for.
- PickTrack — New dance tracks with BPM and Camelot key already on the chart, so there is nothing to look up.
- SongBPM — The quickest BPM and key lookup.
- 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?
Use Tunebat to check the key of a specific song you already have. Use PickTrack to find the new tracks in the first place — the BPM and Camelot key are already on the chart, so you rarely need a separate lookup.
Related
FAQ
Is PickTrack a Tunebat alternative?
For DJs looking for new music, yes: PickTrack shows ranked new tracks with BPM and Camelot key already attached. For looking up the key of any commercial song, Tunebat is the better tool.
Does PickTrack show the key in Camelot notation?
Yes. Nearly every chart track shows its BPM and Camelot key, and Pro can filter and sort by them.
Are Tunebat and PickTrack free?
Tunebat is free to use. PickTrack shows the Top 3 of every chart for free; Pro is $7.99/month or $79/year on the web, with the first month at $4.99.
What are the best Tunebat 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); SongBPM (the quickest BPM and key lookup); 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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