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Royalty-free stock photos, video and music with subscriptions and image packs
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Royalty-free music & sound effectsFull list
Licensed music for videos.
9 tools1 with a free plan2 with an API
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Royalty-free music, sound effects, stock footage and AI generation for creators
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Curated music and sound effects licensing for filmmakers, agencies and creators
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Royalty-free stock video, music, sound effects and images for creators
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Curated royalty-free music and sound effects licensed for video creators
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How to choose royalty-free music & sound effects tools
Most tools here license music and sound effects for video, so the differences come down to a few practical points.
Pricing model. Uppbeat is the only freemium option, with paid plans from $6.99/mo. Epidemic Sound offers a free trial. The rest are paid: Artlist starts at $9.99/mo, Pond5 at $10/mo, PremiumBeat at $24.99/mo and Shutterstock at $25/mo. Musicbed and Envato are paid but don't list a starting price here, and Soundstripe's pricing is unknown.
Audio-only or full stock library. Musicbed, PremiumBeat and Epidemic Sound focus on music and sound effects. Artlist, Uppbeat, Pond5, Envato and Shutterstock also include stock video, images or AI generation.
API access. If you need to build licensed audio into your own app or workflow, Epidemic Sound and Soundstripe offer an API.
Platforms. Most tools are web-only. Epidemic Sound also has macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, Soundstripe has a macOS app, and Musicbed has an iOS app.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free royalty-free music tool?
Uppbeat is freemium, so you can start without paying and upgrade to a paid plan from $6.99/mo. Epidemic Sound offers a free trial. The other tools on this list are paid, except Soundstripe, whose pricing we don't know.
How much do music licensing subscriptions cost?
Among the listed starting prices, Uppbeat is $6.99/mo, Artlist $9.99/mo, Pond5 $10/mo, PremiumBeat $24.99/mo and Shutterstock $25/mo. Musicbed and Envato are paid but don't list a starting price here. Check each provider's site for current plans and licence terms.
What should I look for when choosing a music licensing service?
Check whether the plan fits your budget and covers how you'll publish. Decide if you need audio only (Musicbed, PremiumBeat) or a wider stock library (Artlist, Envato, Pond5, Shutterstock). Also look for API access (Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe) and desktop or mobile apps if you need them.
What are alternatives to Epidemic Sound?
Soundstripe is the closest match on this list because it also offers an API. Artlist and Uppbeat combine music with stock video. Musicbed and PremiumBeat focus on curated music and sound effects.