Is Soundful worth the price?
Soundful offers a generous free tier, but the jump to Premium at $5/month for only 100 downloads is a bit steep compared to the Pro tier at $9.99/month for 400 downloads and STEM packs.
The Business tiers are well-structured for growing enterprises. This pricing is best for individual content creators and small to medium businesses needing royalty-free music.
Pricing Plans
Standard
FreeForever
- Unlimited Track Generations
- Access to 25+ free styles
- 1 MP3 download per month
- MP3 and .WAV downloads for loops and tracks
- NO access to Premium Content
- 0 STEM packs per month
- Personal License
Premium
$5.00/Month
- Unlimited Track Generations
- Unlock 150+ styles
- 100 MP3 & WAV downloads per month
- MP3 and .WAV downloads for loops and tracks
- Access to Premium Content
- Access to in App Purchases e.g. STEM Bundles
- 0 STEM packs per month
- STEM download for loops and tracks. Includes individual STEMs, MIDI, and .WAV of the mixed and mastered versions.
- Music Creator License
Pro
$9.99/Month
- Unlimited Track Generations
- Unlock 150+ styles
- 400 MP3 & WAV downloads per month
- MP3 and .WAV downloads for loops and tracks
- Access to Premium Content
- Access to in App Purchases e.g. STEM Bundles
- 20 STEM packs per month
- STEM download for loops and tracks. Includes individual STEMs, MIDI, and .WAV of the mixed and mastered versions.
- Direct distributions to SOUNDCLOUD
- Music Creator License
Business Tier 1
$49.99/Month
- Enterprise Size < $1M in Revenue
- Unlock 150+ styles
- 750 MP3 & WAV downloads per month
- MP3 and .WAV downloads for loops and tracks
- Access to Premium Content
- 35 STEM packs per month
- STEM download for loops and tracks. Includes individual STEMs, MIDI, and .WAV of the mixed and mastered versions.
- Direct distributions to SOUNDCLOUD
- Access to Premium Business Features e.g. Copyright & Soundful Studios
- Business License
Business Tier 2
$120.83/Month
- Enterprise Size < $1M in Revenue
- Unlock 150+ styles
- 1500 MP3 & WAV downloads per month
- MP3 and .WAV downloads for loops and tracks
- Access to Premium Content
- 100 STEM packs per month
- STEM download for loops and tracks. Includes individual STEMs, MIDI, and .WAV of the mixed and mastered versions.
- Direct distributions to SOUNDCLOUD
- Access to Premium Business Features e.g. Copyright & Soundful Studios
- Business License
Business Tier 3
$249.99/Month
- Enterprise Size < $1M in Revenue
- Unlock 150+ styles
- 3000 MP3 & WAV downloads per month
- MP3 and .WAV downloads for loops and tracks
- Access to Premium Content
- 300 STEM packs per month
- STEM download for loops and tracks. Includes individual STEMs, MIDI, and .WAV of the mixed and mastered versions.
- Direct distributions to SOUNDCLOUD
- Access to Premium Business Features e.g. Copyright & Soundful Studios
- Business License
Enterprise
Contact Us
- Tailored licensing & plans for organizations
- Enterprise Size > $1M in Revenue
- Customized styles
- Monetize your styles on Soundful
- Dedicated Team
- Whiteglove creation and production services
- TV shows and TV ads
- Access to Premium Business Features
- Business License
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Limited downloads on lower tiers
STEM packs are in-app purchases for Premium
Business tiers are revenue-gated
Which Plan Do You Need?
Hobbyists needing free music
Content creators on a budget
Businesses needing bulk music
How Soundful Compares to Competitors
Compared to services like Epidemic Sound (starting around $15/month for personal use), Soundful's Premium tier at $5/month is more affordable, though with fewer downloads. Artlist offers unlimited downloads for around $16.60/month, making Soundful's Pro tier at $9.99/month a competitive option for higher download needs.
Soundful Pricing FAQ
How much does Soundful cost?
Soundful starts at $5/month on the Premium plan. It offers 5 paid tiers ranging from $5/month up to $249.99/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.
Does Soundful have a free plan?
Yes. Soundful offers a free plan called "Standard". It includes: Unlimited Track Generations, Access to 25+ free styles, 1 MP3 download per month.
What is the cheapest Soundful paid plan?
The cheapest paid plan for Soundful is "Premium" at $5/month. Key features include: Unlimited Track Generations, Unlock 150+ styles, 100 MP3 & WAV downloads per month.