Uppbeat
Human-made royalty-free music, sound effects and stock video for creators
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Pricing
Free · from $6.99/mo
Platforms
What is Uppbeat?
Uppbeat is a library of human-made royalty-free music and sound effects for video creators, with higher tiers adding stock video, motion graphics and LUTs. Creators download tracks under a license and safelist their YouTube channels, which keeps the music from triggering copyright claims.
A free plan gives individuals limited monthly downloads from part of the catalog. Paid plans give unlimited downloads. They are tiered by asset types, video resolution, the number of safelisted channels and license scope, from single-channel creators up to freelancers doing client work and business teams.
It fits YouTubers, podcasters, social media creators, freelance editors and companies that need cleared music for video content.
Key features
- Human-made royalty-free music library
- Sound effects downloads
- YouTube channel safelisting against copyright claims
- Stock video up to 4K on higher plans
- Motion graphics and LUTs
- Licenses for freelance client work and businesses
Use cases
Who it's for
YouTube background music
Creators add licensed tracks to videos and safelist their channel to avoid copyright claims.
Freelance client projects
The Pro plan covers client work and includes 4K stock video.
Team video production
The Business plan licenses music and assets for organizations.
Uppbeat pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 13, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
| Plan | Free | Essentials | Creator | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid monthly | Free | $8.99/mo | $12.99/mo | $24.99/mo | $59.99/moexcl. tax |
| Paid yearly | Free | $6.99/mo−22% | $8.99/mo−31% | $14.99/mo−40% | $34.99/mo−42% |
| Downloads | 3 a month | Unlimited | — | — | — |
| Safelisted YouTube channels | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | — |
| Stock video resolution | — | — | Up to 1080p | Up to 4K | — |
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How Uppbeat compares
- At $6.99/mo, Uppbeat has the lowest entry price of the 4 tools here with published prices.
- Uppbeat has a free plan; none of the 4 alternatives below do.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UUppbeat | $6.99/mo | — | — | — | ||
E Epidemic Sound | $17.99/mo | — | — | Uppbeat vs Epidemic Sound | ||
A Artlist | $9.99/mo | — | — | — | — | Uppbeat vs Artlist |
S Soundstripe | $9.99/mo | — | — | — | Uppbeat vs Soundstripe | |
M Musicbed | — | — | — | — | — | Uppbeat vs Musicbed |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free plan available for individuals
- Paid plans start at $6.99/mo billed yearly
- Unlimited downloads on all paid plans
Limitations
- Free plan is limited to 3 downloads and 25% of the catalog
- Client work requires the Pro plan or higher
- Stock video is not included in Essentials
Uppbeat FAQ
Is Uppbeat free?
Yes. The free plan gives 3 downloads, topped up monthly, from 25% of the catalog, and it is licensed for individuals.
How much does Uppbeat cost?
Paid plans run from $6.99/mo (Essentials, billed yearly) to $34.99/mo (Business, billed yearly).
Can I use Uppbeat music for client work?
Yes, on the Pro plan, which is licensed for freelancers and client work, or on the Business plan.
How many channels can I safelist?
Essentials covers 1 channel, Creator covers 3 and Pro covers 10.
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Uppbeat
Free · from $6.99/mo
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