How much does djing cost?
$475 buys all 3 essentials. $100 of that is the half that has to fit you, and the rest can wait.
3 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$475
3 items, nothing rented
Cheapest real way in
$100
The half that has to fit you. Borrow or rent the rest.
Against 247 hobbies
Top 5%
Dearer than 95% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
Buy this first
$100The cheap half of the kit, and the half that has to fit you. You keep all of it whatever you decide about the rest, so this is where the first money should go.
The main buy
$375The expensive part, and the part worth deferring. Rent, borrow or buy used until you have done djing enough times to know you are staying.
DJ Software
$130Most beginner controllers include bundled software. Serato, rekordbox, and DJUCED are the main options.
Serato DJ Pro Full License
top $220
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
DJing costs more to start than 95% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does DJing cost to start?
About $475 for the 3 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each. $100 of that is the cheap half, and the remaining $375 can wait until you know you are staying.
What does each thing cost for DJing?
DJ Controller: from $245. DJ Software: from $130. DJ Headphones: from $100.
Is DJing an expensive hobby?
DJing costs about $475 to start, dearer than 95% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the pricier ones to get into.
What should I buy first for DJing?
dj headphones — $100 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to djing by startup cost, out of 247.