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Royalty-free musicArtlist
General starting costFrom $204/yr
Billing and eligibility
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The verdictA creator subscription that covers music, sound effects, and more, best for video podcasts or shows that also make clips.
Free tierNo free tier listed. A trial may be available.
Best forVideo podcasters and creators who want one license for music, SFX, and sometimes footage across YouTube, TikTok, and the main show.
Not the best fitAudio-only shows that only need a few intro cues and do not care about footage or templates.
The gotchaThe music-only plan is buried inside a larger catalog bundle, so you may pay for footage and templates you will never use.
Public plans
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  • Music & SFX Pro$17/mo billed annually
  • Music & SFX Sociallower tier with platform limits
  • Artlist Max$40/mo billed annually
Pricing notesPrices vary by bundle and promotional period. Monthly billing costs more. AI plans are sold separately.
CategoryRoyalty-free music
Tool typeMusic licensing
Also listed inNo secondary categories
Price checked2026-09-02
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