Stock Music Libraries
Alternatives to RouteNote
RouteNote helps artists and labels send approved releases to selected digital stores. It supports store, territory and pricing choices, revenue splitting, YouTube Content ID monetization, publishing administration and monthly payouts. Its Android, iOS and web access includes mobile earnings and statistics, while Premium adds fast-track moderation, Trends data and fan location insights. Free distribution costs nothing upfront but keeps 85% of net revenue; Premium releases have one-time fees by track count, plus a $9.99 annual renewal per release.
- 01 Soundstripe
Soundstripe may suit freelancers, podcasters, hobbyists, nonprofits, businesses, brands, agencies, and media organizations seeking licensed music or other creative assets.
From $3.99/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS · Android8.8 Visit Specs - 02 Artlist Music
It suits video creators who need licensed music and stems, including those doing client work, paid ads, podcasts, or broadcasts under the listed Pro plans.
From $1.38/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · API8.6 Visit Specs - 03 AudioSparx Web · iOS · Android8.6 Visit Specs
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YouTube YouTube suits people who want to watch or search for videos, as well as creators who want to publish and manage a channel.
From $1.99/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.3 Visit Specs - 05 Bensound
Bensound suits creators looking for music or sound effects for video and other creative projects, including those who need client-work licensing.
From $9.92/mo Free plan Web8.2 Visit Specs - 06 Getty Images Web · API · Browser extension8.1 Visit Specs
- 07 AKM Music From £7.19/mo Free trial Web8.0 Visit Specs
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APM Music It is intended for creators and production teams in film, TV, advertising, games, and social media.
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.0 Visit Specs - 09
Epidemic Sound It suits creators and teams seeking licensed music and effects for content, with plan options for individuals, businesses, and larger organizations.
Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS8.0 Visit Specs - 10 Filmstro
Filmstro suits filmmakers and visual creatives who want to adjust human-composed cinematic music to a video edit.
From $11.92/mo Free trial Web · Browser extension8.0 Visit Specs - 11
Audiio From $14.99/mo Web · iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs - 12 Free To Use
It suits creators needing downloadable music for social videos, especially when attribution is acceptable.
Free plan Web7.9 Visit Specs - 13 Sonoton
Sonoton is directed to business users acting commercially or as self-employed professionals who need production music and licensing support.
From $0.13/mo Free plan Web7.9 Visit Specs - 14
iStock iStock suits people seeking licensed visual assets for creative and business uses, including advertising, presentations and video productions.
From $14.99/mo Web · API7.8 Visit Specs - 15
Sound Ideas Sound Ideas memberships suit podcasters and YouTubers, video editors and filmmakers, and game developers looking for searchable sound material.
From $41.67/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS7.8 Visit Specs - 16 AudioJungle Web7.7 Visit Specs
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Free Music Archive Free plan Web7.7 Visit Specs - 18 Incompetech
It suits creators needing music for video, streaming, live, film, game, podcast, or audio projects.
Free plan Web · API7.7 Visit Specs - 19
Marmoset From $12/mo Free trial Web7.7 Visit Specs - 20 Scott Buckley Music Free plan Web7.7 Visit Specs
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HookSounds From $9.99/mo Web · API7.6 Visit Specs - 22
Jamendo Licensing From €7.42/mo Web · iOS · Android7.6 Visit Specs - 23
Musicbed Musicbed is aimed at creatives, agencies and production companies sourcing music for film, TV or advertising.
Free trial Web · iOS · Android7.6 Visit Specs - 24 Uppbeat
Uppbeat suits creators, freelancers, brands, and organizations seeking licensed music or other creative assets for personal channels, client projects, or commercial content.
From $6.99/mo Free plan Web7.6 Visit Specs - 25
Extreme Music Web · Windows · macOS7.5 Visit Specs - 26 inAudio From $4.83/mo Web7.5 Visit Specs
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It suits creators looking for loopable music for videos, podcasts, presentations, games, or other listed projects.
Free plan Web7.5 Visit Specs - 28
TuneTank TuneTank suits creators looking for music and sound effects, particularly those publishing on the listed social platforms or podcasts.
From $7/mo Free plan Web7.5 Visit Specs - 29
Pond5 Pond5 suits creators and organizations looking for licensed media across several asset types, whether buying individual assets or using a subscription.
From $10/mo Web · API7.4 Visit Specs - 30
Sound Stock Vault From $3.99/mo Free trial Web7.4 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of RouteNote
That model suits releasing original music, but it is not a catalog for licensing tracks into productions. Its approval and delivery process, Free-plan revenue share, per-release limits and renewal costs can make other workflows more suitable. Compare whether you need music for videos, advertising, film, games or social content; how much search, editing and collaboration support matters; and whether you need licensing protection, stems, integrations or developer access. The alternatives below range from royalty-free libraries to production-music licensing platforms and a free video publishing service.