SoundCloud for Artists
SoundCloud for Artists: A focused web platform for distributing, monetizing, and managing music releases. Ranked #59 of 62 in Music Streaming Software by our editors (3.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for artists distributing and monetizing releases.
At a glance
- Editor score3.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forArtists distributing and monetizing releases
- Free planYes
- Paid from$39/yr
- Founded2007 · Berlin, Germany
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Distributes releases across major streaming and social platforms
- Supports metadata, profile mapping, scheduling, and Content ID
- Adds royalty splitting, mastering, and audience insights
Where it doesn't
- Basic Free is limited to basic upload access
- Artist limits distribution and monetization to 2 tracks per month
- Available through the web only
Our verdict on SoundCloud for Artists
SoundCloud for Artists is a web-based artist-services platform for independent and established musicians. It combines music uploads with distribution, monetization, release metadata and artwork submission, artist-profile mapping, audience insights, release scheduling, and promotional tools. Artists can send music to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, Pandora, Beatport, Shazam, and Facebook/Instagram. It is designed for artists who want release operations and monetization tools alongside their music presence, rather than a general-purpose streaming service.
The plan structure covers different release volumes. Basic Free provides basic upload access. Artist costs $39 per year and includes 3 hours of uploads, distribution and monetization for 2 tracks per month, 1 mastering credit per month, 3 replaceable tracks per month, and YouTube Content ID. Artist Pro costs $99 per year and adds unlimited uploads, unlimited distribution and monetization, 3 mastering credits per month, advanced audience insights, royalty splitting, and priority support. The listed starting price is $3.25 per user per month with annual billing. SoundCloud states that artists retain 100% of distribution earnings under its current terms.
Its strongest fit is for artists managing regular releases across a broad partner ecosystem, especially when royalty splitting, mastering, Content ID, or deeper audience insights matter. The Artist plan offers a practical entry point for lower-volume distribution, while Artist Pro is better suited to ongoing catalogs and collaborator payments. The main constraint is focus: the service is delivered through the web and centers on artist distribution and career tools, not general listener-first streaming. Artists seeking unlimited distribution should choose Artist Pro; artists needing only basic uploads may prefer the free tier.
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SoundCloud for Artists fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $39/yr |
| Offline listening | Not verified |
| Maximum audio quality | Not verified |
| Lossless audio | Not verified |
| Family plan | Not verified |
| Student plan | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Amazon Music, Deezer … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | soundcloud.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
SoundCloud for Artists integrations
SoundCloud for Artists lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- YouTube Music
- TikTok
- Amazon Music
- Deezer
- Tidal
- Qobuz
- Pandora
- Beatport
- Shazam
- Facebook/Instagram
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Alternatives to SoundCloud for Artists
- DeezerA flexible streaming service for listeners who value catalog depth, discovery, and sound quality.9.3
- TIDALA strong fit for hi-res listeners and DJs who do not need a free tier.9.2
- QobuzA strong fit for listeners who prioritize lossless and Hi-Res playback.9.1
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