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Epidemic Sound

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A premium subscription service offering a vast, high-quality library of royalty-free music and sound effects for content creators, filmmakers, and businesses, simplifying copyright clearance with a universal license.

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Epidemic Sound provides a direct license to its extensive catalog of music and sound effects, eliminating the complexities of traditional music licensing for content creators. The platform serves a wide audience, from individual YouTubers and podcasters to freelance videographers, marketing agencies, and global broadcasters. Its unique value proposition lies in the combination of a high-quality, curated library—including downloadable stems for customization—and a simple subscription model that covers all online platforms globally. This allows creators to soundtrack their content without fearing copyright claims, as long as their subscription is active for the channels they publish on. The AI-powered search and personalized recommendations further streamline the creative workflow.

Pros

  • Vast, well-curated library of high-quality music and sound effects.
  • A single global license covers all major online platforms, simplifying copyright management.
  • Advanced search tools, including AI-powered 'Soundmatch' for finding similar tracks.
  • Access to song stems (vocals, drums, melody, etc.) for advanced audio editing and customization.
  • Clear, straightforward pricing tiers based on usage needs.
  • Mobile app allows for finding and saving music on the go.

Cons

  • The subscription is tied to specific channels; using music on a new channel requires a plan upgrade.
  • New content published after a subscription is canceled may receive copyright claims, though content published during the subscription remains cleared.
  • Popular tracks can become overused across the creator ecosystem, reducing originality.
  • It's a subscription-only model; there is no option to purchase a perpetual license for a single track.

Key features

  • Royalty-free music library
  • Royalty-free sound effects library
  • AI-powered music search (Soundmatch)
  • Downloadable song stems for track customization
  • Integration with Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Personalized recommendations and curated playlists
  • Channel 'Safe Listing' to automatically clear videos from copyright claims
  • Mobile and desktop applications

Integrations

Adobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsDaVinci ResolveFinal Cut ProYouTubeTikTokInstagramFacebookTwitchPodcasting Platforms

Target audience

Digital content creators (YouTubers, TikTokers, podcasters), freelance videographers, marketing agencies, small to medium-sized businesses, and enterprise-level media publishers.

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Founded

2009

Headquarters

Stockholm, Sweden

Pricing Tiers

Personal

For creators making content for their own channels. Includes one channel per platform (YouTube, TikTok, etc.). Unlimited downloads of music and SFX.

$15/mo

Commercial

For freelancers and businesses creating commercial productions. Covers client work, digital ads, and marketing content for businesses. Allows up to 3 channels per platform.

$49/mo

Enterprise

For media companies, broadcasters, and publishers. Includes multiple user accounts, API access, custom music production, and dedicated curation support.

Custom

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