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A music licensing platform with thousands of royalty-free tracks and stems for creators.
Epidemic Sound is a music licensing platform with thousands of royalty-free tracks and stems for creators. Its catalog is one of the largest in the industry, covering every genre and mood, with sound effects and stems included so you can edit a track to fit your video. Channels can be safelisted, which pre-clears Content ID claims automatically.
Key Features
- 50,000+ royalty-free tracks and stems
- Sound effects library included
- Channel safelisting for Content ID
- Stems for editing tracks to fit
- Plans for creators and businesses
- Music for YouTube, podcasts, and social
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | $9.99/mo | Music and sound effects for your own channels, including sponsored content. $17.99 a month on monthly billing. |
| Pro | $16.99/mo | Adds digital ads and client work. $39.99 a month on monthly billing. |
| Business | $30/mo | For businesses and larger teams; covers broader commercial use. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: YouTubers and podcasters who publish often and need a huge, claim-safe music library.
Popular with: Video Creators, Marketers, Business Owners
Popular with: Video Creators, Marketers, Business Owners
How it works
The Creator plan covers your own channels, including sponsored content, while Pro adds digital advertising and client work. The service is built for high-volume publishing: if you upload several videos a week, the flat subscription is far cheaper than licensing tracks one by one.
Epidemic Sound is the go-to choice for serious YouTubers and podcasters who need a constant supply of music. The main drawback is that the licence ends when you cancel, so videos published while subscribed keep their clearance, but new projects need an active plan. Annual billing is much cheaper than paying month to month.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Huge catalog with stems and sound effects
- Channel safelisting prevents Content ID claims
- Great for high-volume publishing
- Plans cover creators through to businesses
✗ Cons
- No free plan for the full library
- Licence ends when you cancel, unlike Artlist
- Monthly billing is much more expensive than annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epidemic Sound free?
No — Epidemic Sound has no free plan. Creator from $9.99/mo billed annually
What is Epidemic Sound best for?
YouTubers and podcasters who publish often and need a huge, claim-safe music library.
What kind of tool is Epidemic Sound?
Epidemic Sound is a Music Generation tool on VerlumoAI.
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