This page is the workflow comparison for working DJs. For the product overview and feature list, see the DJ Request app overview.
Song Request App for DJs
Trusted Song Request Platform | Built for Professional DJs
Why this page is different: it compares how DJs actually run request-driven events, from queue handling to optional paid request capture.
Why DJs Choose DJ Request Song Request App
DJ Request is a song request platform for professional DJs. It combines QR requests, AI-powered suggestions, and integrated payments to help DJs run cleaner workflows and improve guest service.
Song Request Management
Accept, organize, and manage song requests from guests. Queue management, priority requests, and smart organization tools.
QR Code Requests
Guests scan QR codes to request songs - no app download needed. Works on any smartphone with just the camera.
AI Song Suggestions
Smart AI analyzes your queue and suggests era-matched tracks to help you build perfect sets faster.
Get Paid for Requests
Accept optional paid requests via Stripe. Set your own prices and capture authorized payments when you accept; Stripe controls payout timing.
Live Photo Wall
Display a live photo wall of event moments. Moderate photos before they go live on venue screens.
Perfect for All DJs
Works for wedding DJs, mobile DJs, karaoke operators, and event venues. One app for every DJ type.
How Song Request App for DJs Works
- 1Create Event: Set up your event in the song request app and get a unique QR code in seconds.
- 2Display QR Code: Print or display your QR code at the venue - guests scan with their phone camera.
- 3Accept Requests: Review song requests in your dashboard. Accept paid requests to process payment via Stripe.
- 4AI Suggestions: Use AI-powered suggestions to find era-matched tracks and build better sets.
- 5Photo Wall: Display live photo wall of event moments on venue screens to increase engagement.
- 6Capture on acceptance: Accepting captures the authorized payment; Stripe controls connected-account availability and bank payout timing.
Perfect Song Request App for Every DJ Type
Wedding DJs
A song request workflow for wedding DJs with paid requests, moderated photo walls, and queue controls designed for live event timing.
- Wedding-focused features
- Photo wall for weddings
- Payment processing
- AI suggestions
Mobile DJs
Perfect song request app for mobile DJs who travel. Works at any venue, on any device. QR codes, AI suggestions, and photo walls that travel with you.
- Works anywhere
- Device flexibility
- Venue versatility
- Professional tools
Karaoke DJs
Best song request app for karaoke operators. Manage queues, track performances, and charge for premium requests. Everything for successful karaoke nights.
- Queue management
- Performance tracking
- Song database
- Photo wall
Event Venues
Provide branded song request services to your clients. Professional tools that impress wedding planners and event coordinators.
- Branded experience
- Analytics
- Client management
- Professional presentation
Song Request App Features
QR Code Song Requests
The easiest way for guests to request songs. No app download required - guests simply scan your QR code with their phone camera. Requests appear instantly in your dashboard.
AI-Powered Song Suggestions
Smart AI analyzes your queue and suggests era-matched, genre-appropriate tracks. Helps you build cohesive sets faster and upsell additional songs.
Payment Processing
Accept optional paid song requests via Stripe. Set your own prices and capture an authorized payment when you accept; Stripe controls payout timing.
Live Photo Wall
Display a live photo wall of event moments on venue screens. Guests upload photos, you moderate them, and they display automatically.
Song Request App Pricing
The Standard subscription is free. Pro Pass and Max Pass add the Photo Wall, AI suggestions, and the option to make guest requests free. Plan names and prices below come from the same data as the live pricing page.
Plans at a glance
Standard
FreeA straightforward place to start
- Unlimited song requests
- Paid song requests required
- Share by direct link or QR code
- Event analytics dashboard
Not included: AI song suggestions, Photo Wall.
Start freePro Pass
$10 per eventOne-event setup with Photo Wall
- Everything in Standard
- Paid requests can be optional
- AI song suggestions
- Fullscreen moderated Photo Wall
- One Photo Wall event
- One shared event album
Max Pass
$20 per monthBuilt for a recurring event schedule
- Everything in Pro Pass
- Paid requests can be optional
- Fullscreen moderated Photo Wall
- Unlimited Photo Wall events
- Unlimited shared event albums
Who pays, and what it costs
- The Standard subscription is free. On Standard, guest song requests are paid (minimum $1). On Pro Pass and Max Pass, you can set requests to free or paid per event.
- During the 30-day trial for new accounts, every guest request is free. After the trial, Standard needs Stripe payouts to be ready before requests can be switched on. Pro Pass and Max Pass can use a $0 request price; paid requests always need Stripe payouts to be ready.
- Guest payments are authorized when the request is submitted and captured only when the DJ accepts. Declining releases the hold.
- DJ Request charges a 15% app fee on the accepted base request amount. Tips and boosts have no DJ Request app fee. Stripe processing fees and payout timing are separate.
- Guests can add an optional boost of $2, $5, $10, $20 at checkout to move their request up the DJ's queue. Boosts are optional and never required to submit.
Current plan details are always on the pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should a DJ look for in a song request app?
- A request page guests can open without installing anything, a queue the DJ controls with accept and decline decisions, clear rules for free versus paid requests, and reporting after the event. DJ Request covers each of these from one dashboard.
- Do guests need to download an app to submit requests?
- No. Guests scan a QR code and submit requests directly in their browser on iPhone or Android.
- How do DJs get started with DJ Request?
- Create your account, open your DJ dashboard, and share your event QR code or link. The Standard plan has no subscription charge.