Music licensing services for YouTubers

A single Content ID claim can send a video’s revenue to someone else. Licensed music is cheap insurance.

4 that fit YouTubers

We only list tools here that a YouTuber would actually reach for. For the full field, including every tool in the category, see all music licensing services.

Music and sound effects with channel clearing.

Epidemic Sound is a subscription library of music and sound effects, with connected channels so Content ID claims are cleared on your videos.

For YouTubers: YouTubers who publish often and want no claims.

  • Large library including sound effects
  • Channel connection clears claims
  • Stems to adjust tracks
  • Check what stays cleared after you cancel
  • Client work needs a higher plan
Best for
YouTubers who publish often and want no claims.
Free plan
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How it charges
Monthly or yearly subscription

2.Artlist

Music, footage and templates under one licence.

Artlist licenses music and sound effects, and on bigger plans stock footage, templates and plugins, for use in your videos.

For YouTubers: Filmmaking creators who also want stock footage.

  • Cinematic music library
  • Footage and templates on higher plans
  • Videos stay licensed after you cancel, per its licence
  • Yearly billing on most plans
  • Smaller sound-effects library on some plans
Best for
Filmmaking creators who also want stock footage.
Free plan
No
How it charges
Yearly subscriptions

3.Soundstripe

Royalty-free music for video and podcasts.

Soundstripe licenses music, sound effects and stock footage, with plans for creators and businesses.

For YouTubers: Creators who want a simple music licence for video and podcasts.

  • Clear licensing
  • Music, effects and footage
  • Good search filters
  • Smaller library than the largest players
  • Business use costs more
Best for
Creators who want a simple music licence for video and podcasts.
Free plan
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How it charges
Monthly or yearly subscription

4.Motion Array

Templates, stock, music and plugins in one plan.

Motion Array is a subscription library of video templates, stock footage, music, sound effects and editing plugins.

For YouTubers: Editors who want templates and assets alongside music.

  • Templates for Premiere and After Effects
  • Music, SFX and footage together
  • One subscription
  • Templates need editing skills
  • Music library smaller than music-only services
Best for
Editors who want templates and assets alongside music.
Free plan
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How it charges
Monthly or yearly subscription