Crate Cleaner vs Lexicon DJ (2026): Which Serato Library Tool?

The short version: if you use multiple DJ apps or need Windows, get Lexicon. If you're a Serato DJ on a Mac who wants the deepest cleanup, safety and set-building for that one library, Crate Cleaner is built for exactly you.

Lexicon's superpower is conversion and cloud sync across six DJ apps and four platforms. Crate Cleaner's is Serato-specific depth: a library health score, archive-never-delete duplicate handling, confidence-scored relinking, energy analysis and harmonic Smart Crates that export straight back to Serato.

Side by side

Feature and pricing comparison.

	Crate Cleaner	Lexicon DJ
Built for	Serato DJ Pro, deeply	Multi-app DJs (Serato, Rekordbox, Traktor, Engine, VirtualDJ, djay)
Platforms	macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel)	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Library conversion between DJ apps	Playlist export only (M3U8, Rekordbox playlists)	Yes, its core feature, free tier included
Duplicate finder	Included in Pro ($9/mo): 4 match types, archive never delete, kept tracks inherit crates	Ultimate plan only ($19.99/mo)
Missing file repair	Confidence-scored matching, bulk auto-relink, cues & crates intact	Find Lost Tracks / Find Broken Tracks
Safety model	Read-only scans, writes only while Serato is closed, snapshots, archive is restorable	Cloud database backup on Ultimate
Library health score	Six-signal score with ranked Top Fixes	Not offered
Track analysis	BPM, key, plus energy, danceability, vocal detection, peak-time suitability	BPM & key analysis
Set building	Smart Crates: harmonic Camelot sequencing along an energy arc, labeled transitions	Smartlists & Smartlist Generator
Play history analytics	Imports Serato history: top tracks, transitions, BPM arcs	Charts & play data features
Cloud requirement	None, fully local, works offline	Cloud sync is a headline feature (1k to 10k tracks by plan)
Monthly pricing	Pro $9 · Studio $15	Essential $9.99 · Ultimate $19.99
Lifetime pricing	$199, every feature, 2 machines	$199 Essential · $399 Ultimate
Free option	Free trial on your real library, no card	Free conversion tier
Money-back	14 days	30 days

FEATURES AND PRICES CHECKED JULY 2026 · SEE LEXICONDJ.COM FOR CURRENT LEXICON DETAILS

Choose Lexicon if…

When Lexicon is the better buy.

You switch DJ software. Moving a library between Serato, Rekordbox, Traktor or Engine with cues intact is Lexicon's core job, and its free tier covers it.
You're on Windows. Crate Cleaner is Mac-only. Lexicon runs on both, plus mobile apps.
You want cloud sync and mobile editing. Editing cues and playlists from a phone, synced across machines, is a Lexicon strength Crate Cleaner doesn't attempt.

Choose Crate Cleaner if…

When Serato depth beats platform breadth.

Serato on a Mac is your setup. Every feature, from the health score to Smart Crates, is built around Serato's actual database, crates and cue behavior.
Duplicates are your main mess. The full duplicate finder ships in the $9 Pro plan, with archive-never-delete safety, versus Lexicon's $19.99 Ultimate.
You want your library data local. No account, no upload, works offline. Your music and history never leave the machine.
You build sets, not just playlists. Energy analysis plus harmonic sequencing with labeled transitions goes beyond filter-based smartlists.

FAQ

Common questions in this comparison.

Is Crate Cleaner a Lexicon replacement?

For Serato DJs on a Mac, yes: it covers duplicates, missing-file repair, smart crates and analysis with more Serato-specific depth. If you regularly convert libraries between DJ apps or need Windows, Lexicon is the better fit and Crate Cleaner is not a replacement.

Which is cheaper?

For duplicate cleanup specifically: Crate Cleaner Pro at $9/month includes the duplicate finder, while in Lexicon duplicate finding sits in the Ultimate plan at $19.99/month. Lifetime: Crate Cleaner is $199 with every feature; Lexicon is $199 for Essential or $399 for Ultimate. Prices checked July 2026.

Can I use both?

Yes, and some DJs do: Crate Cleaner for deep Serato cleanup, health tracking and set building, Lexicon's free tier when they need to convert a library to another DJ app. They read the same Serato library and don't conflict, though you should write changes from one tool at a time.

Does Lexicon work with Serato?

Yes. Lexicon imports from and exports to Serato along with Rekordbox, Traktor, Engine DJ, VirtualDJ and djay Pro. Conversion between apps is its core strength.

Does Crate Cleaner run on Windows?

No. Crate Cleaner is a native macOS app (Apple Silicon and Intel). If you DJ on Windows, Lexicon or MIXO are the realistic options.

Keep reading

Crate Cleaner vs Lexicon: pick the right tool, not our tool.

Feature and pricing comparison.

When Lexicon is the better buy.

When Serato depth beats platform breadth.

Common questions in this comparison.

See what it finds in your library first.

Related pages

Feature and pricing comparison.

When Lexicon is the better buy.

When Serato depth beats platform breadth.

Common questions in this comparison.

See what it finds in your library first.

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