A DJ controller costs from about $80 to more than $3,000. On October 19, 2026, Thomann had 47 DJ controllers in stock: a quarter cost less than $258, half less than $742. Hercules (14 models), Rane (10) and Reloop (7) have the most.
DJ controller prices by band
| Price | Models | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300 | 14 | 2-deck laptop or tablet controllers to learn on |
| $300 to $1,000 | 14 | Bigger jog wheels, more pads, first standalone units and motorized platters |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 11 | 4-deck and standalone controllers with screens |
| Over $2,000 | 8 | Pro standalone and motorized-platter setups (Rane, Denon DJ) |
Under $300: learning
Hercules DJ Control Starlight, $79
The cheapest controller we track: a pocket 2-deck unit for Serato with a built-in sound card. #18 of 42 DJ controllers.
Hercules DJ Control Inpulse 200 MK3, $115
Two decks with 90 mm jog wheels, stem controls and pads, a solid first controller. #16 of 42 DJ controllers.
Roland DJ-202, $295
A 2-channel, 4-deck Serato controller with large platters and Roland's TR drum sounds built in. #6 of 42 DJ controllers.
Around $750: motorized or standalone
Hercules Inpulse T7 Premium, $721
Two motorized 7-inch platters for scratching like on turntables. The highest-ranked DJ controller we track: #1 of 42 DJ controllers.
Numark Mixstream Pro+, $736
Standalone with Wi-Fi streaming and built-in speakers, no laptop needed. #2 of 42 DJ controllers.
The top end
Rane System One, $2,580
Standalone with a 7-inch touchscreen and two motorized high-torque platters. #5 of 42 DJ controllers.
Questions
How much should I spend on my first DJ controller?
$100 to $300. Upgrade once you know whether you want motorized platters, four decks or standalone play.
Are expensive DJ controllers worth it?
For gigging DJs, yes: standalone units remove the laptop from the booth, and motorized platters feel like vinyl.
How we measured. Every DJ controller Thomann listed as in stock on October 19, 2026 (47), converted from euros at the European Central Bank rate. Products show today's price and rank, updated every night.
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Denis Kataev runs AudioFu. Every night the site records the prices of more than 38,000 instruments and studio tools at Thomann, and he writes about what those numbers show: what got cheaper, what just arrived, and which discounts are real.
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