Soundcloud
Claim this toolAudio platform for music and podcasts
From €2.99/mo, billed yearly (free plan available) Visit WebsiteThe Bottom Line
- Price
- From €2.99/mo, billed yearly (free plan available). Compare plans
Key facts
- SoundCloud is inaccessible with the current browser.
- Requires a modern, supported browser for functionality.
- Users may face technical issues related to browser compatibility or network.
Pros
- Extensive library of user-generated audio content, including music, podcasts, and spoken word
- Platform for emerging artists to share and promote their work
- Features for creators to upload, manage, and distribute their audio
- Social features allowing users to follow creators, like, comment, and repost tracks
- Discovery tools such as charts, curated playlists, and personalized recommendations
Cons
- The current browser is not compatible with SoundCloud.
- Requires downloading a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to access content.
- Users may encounter 'Something went wrong' errors, potentially due to network instability or outdated browsers.
What is Soundcloud?
Available on: Web
Ratings Across the Web
Soundcloud holds an aggregate rating of 3.2 out of 5 from 867 reviews across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra, last checked September 17, 2026.
What people say
“I wanted to release an album of my work. The release was stopped for an unspecified reason. I raised two support tickts and have waited over two weeks with no response. I have an artist pro account wh” via Trustpilot
Ratings aggregated from independent review platforms. Learn more
Key Features
- Audio hosting
- Community
- Monetization
- Analytics
- Distribution
- Mobile app
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 |
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| Artist | €2.99/month, billed annually | EUR 35.88 per year. |
| Artist Pro | €6.99/month, billed annually | EUR 83.88 per year. |
Is Soundcloud worth the price?
SoundCloud's pricing is quite fair, especially for creators starting out.
It's best for independent artists and podcasters at various stages of their careers.
Recent pricing updates
Changes we detected on the Soundcloud pricing page.
- Prices are in euros: Artist EUR 2.99 and Artist Pro EUR 6.99 per month billed yearly (the Next Plus and Next Pro plans are gone).
Soundcloud by the numbers
| Metric | Soundcloud | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | 13 of 26 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 5 tools | 3 | #9 of 26 |
| User rating | 3.2/5 (across the web, 867 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #13 of 14 tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #9 on 2026-10-16 to #9 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 26 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Podcast Hosting data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Soundcloud by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Reviews
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