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Bensound

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Spec score 8.2 #6 of 60 in Stock Music Libraries

What it is

Bensound is a web library of royalty-free music and sound effects for creative projects. Its Free License with Attribution applies to selected tracks in the Free Music section for qualifying uses, with a single-use attribution requirement. All Access subscriptions allow unlimited downloads from the library for one year; subscribers can choose high-quality MP3 or uncompressed WAV files and receive license certificates. Projects published while a subscription is active retain their licenses indefinitely. Bensound lists YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch and Vimeo as cleared video platforms. Paid licenses and subscriptions include YouTube channel whitelisting, though the number of channels varies by plan. Business options cover unlimited client work; individual and professional plans have different channel allowances. Remixing audio or using it to create songs or music productions is prohibited. Organizations with more than 250 employees need an Enterprise License tailored to their requirements. The service is web-based and accepts credit and debit card payments; support for licensing, copyright claims and custom licensing is available through a contact form.

Spec sheet

Support
Customers can contact support through the contact form for license, copyright claim and custom licensing assistance.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Headquarters
12 Rue Principale, 39240 Cernon, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · bensound.com
Client work
Business options cover unlimited client work, while individual and professional plans have different channel allowances.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Company and headquarters
The terms identify the maker as Bensound, SARL, headquartered at 12 Rue Principale, 39240 Cernon, France.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Download formats
Subscribers can download audio in high-quality MP3 and uncompressed WAV formats, with license certificates.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Enterprise eligibility
Organizations with more than 250 employees need an Enterprise License tailored to their usage requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Free use
The Free License with Attribution covers tracks in the Free Music section for qualifying uses, with single-use attribution required.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Library access
All Access subscriptions provide unlimited downloads from the music and sound effects library for one year.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
License duration
Licenses for projects published while a subscription is active remain valid indefinitely for those projects.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Payment
Bensound accepts online payments by credit and debit card.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Supported creator channels
The maker lists YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch and Vimeo among platforms for which its music is cleared for videos.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Usage limits
Bensound prohibits remixing or using its audio assets to create songs or music productions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
What it offers
Bensound provides royalty-free music and sound effects for creative projects.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
YouTube whitelisting
Paid licenses and subscriptions include YouTube channel whitelisting, with channel limits varying by plan.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com

Plans and prices

Free License with Attribution Free Selected Free Music tracks · Attribution required · Online videos accessible free of charge Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Individual All Access $119 a year $119 annually Unlimited downloads · Individual use · 1 YouTube channel Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Professional All Access $239 a year $239 annually Unlimited downloads · Professional uses · Up to 5 YouTube channels Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Business All Access $479 a year $479 annually Unlimited downloads · Client work · Unlimited YouTube channels Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com
Enterprise Priced on request Request a quote Organizations with 250+ employees · Custom licenses · Integration Read 4 Oct 2026 · bensound.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free License covers selected Free Music tracks.
  • All Access includes unlimited downloads for one year.
  • MP3 and uncompressed WAV downloads are available.
  • Business options cover unlimited client work.
  • Paid licenses include YouTube channel whitelisting.

Limits

  • Free use requires single-use attribution.
  • Audio cannot be remixed or made into music productions.
  • Enterprise License is required above 250 employees.
  • Enterprise price is available by quote only.

Who it suits

Bensound suits creators looking for music or sound effects for video and other creative projects, including those who need client-work licensing. The free option is limited to selected tracks and requires attribution; broader library access is available by subscription.

Verdict

Bensound sets out distinct free, individual, professional and business licensing options, with unlimited one-year library downloads on All Access subscriptions. Check the channel allowances and permitted uses for the plan that fits your work.

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