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What it is

Soundstripe offers royalty-free music, sound effects, and video with licensing for creative projects. Its homepage describes a library of 116K+ tracks by Grammy-winning artists. Tracks include stems, alternate versions, and cut-downs. Supe is an AI music search assistant that finds tracks from a described vibe, while reference search accepts Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music links. Shareable playlists and projects help users collect favorites and collaborate with teammates. Listed integrations include Adobe Premiere, Adobe Express, Frame.io, and Twitch. Soundstripe LIVE is a Mac app that watches timelines in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve and suggests music. A mobile app is listed for finding music on the go. The REST API supports search, metadata, streaming previews, and downloads; its trial key is watermarked and valid for 30 days. Plans include a free Twitch extension, paid subscriptions, and one-time licenses. Prices include $3.99 a month for Twitch Pro Extension, $9.99 a month for Individual, and one-time options beginning at 49.00 USD for Personal. Licensing limits and daily download caps vary by plan and content type.

Spec sheet

What it does
Soundstripe provides a royalty-free catalog of human-made music, sound effects and video for creators, brands and production teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Product
Soundstripe offers royalty-free music, sound effects, and video with licensing for creative projects.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Audience
The pricing page describes plans for freelancers, podcasters, hobbyists, nonprofits, small businesses, brands, agencies, and media organizations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
API
The REST API provides search, metadata, streaming previews, and downloads; the official API page offers a watermarked trial key valid for 30 days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Integrations
Official integrations include Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Frame.io and Twitch.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Support
The pricing page says Enterprise includes a dedicated account manager, and the site lists [email protected] and 855.224.0847 for support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
AI search
Supe lets users describe a desired vibe and returns music recommendations using AI-powered search.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Android update
Google Play lists the Android app version update dated March 25, 2026 and notes a song-search fix.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API availability
Soundstripe offers REST API access for catalog search, metadata, streaming previews and downloads, with licensing handled at the API layer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
API indexing guidance
The developer guide recommends nightly catalog indexing, refreshed metadata and Soundstripe CDN URLs that expire within seven days or less.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.soundstripe.com
API security model
API keys are privileged and client-side calls are prohibited; integrations must communicate from secure back-end servers over HTTPS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.soundstripe.com
API trial key
A trial API key can be created without a credit card and remains valid for 30 days; trial files are watermarked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Audio quality
Tracks are supplied in 48 kHz studio quality with stems and cut-downs for production work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Catalog
The homepage states its library has 116K+ tracks by Grammy-winning artists.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Collaboration
Shareable playlists and projects let users keep favorites together and collaborate with teammates.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Company founded
LinkedIn lists Soundstripe as founded in 2016 by three Nashville-based musicians.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists the headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, with a primary location at 21 Platform Way South.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Soundstripe's company size as 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Desktop app
Soundstripe LIVE is a Mac app that watches timelines in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve and suggests music.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Developer documentation
The Developer Hub documents authentication, specifications, song and audio objects, tags, artists, digital usages and YouTube-code generation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.soundstripe.com
License model
Soundstripe's terms describe copyrighted library content and subscription or single-use licenses; the catalog is not presented as open-source software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Licensing limits
Personal licenses exclude commercial brand promotion and broadcast use; Pro and Pro Plus exclude broadcast distribution, while Business is limited to one designated market area.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Limit: billing and cancellation
Trustpilot complaints include unexpected renewals, difficulty cancelling and disputed charges, although some reviewers report refunds after contacting support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: catalog fit
Reviewers mention limited Latin music, music skewed toward faith-based styles and occasional difficulty finding short tracks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: mobile app playback
Google Play reviewers report a blank screen on some Android phones and a glitchy player that can restart playlists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: pricing and refunds
An Apple App Store reviewer called the music quality mediocre, prices too high and refund handling poor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: search and organization
G2 reviewers report that search can glitch, playlists can become hard to navigate and more filtering categories would help.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Mobile app
Soundstripe lists a mobile app for finding music on the go.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Mobile app features
The mobile app supports playlists, waveform playback, search filters, similar-song suggestions, favorites, downloads and sharing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Music catalog
The home page states that the library contains more than 116,000 tracks by Grammy-winning artists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Notable news: Soundstripe in the Wild
A Soundstripe article dated May 14, 2026 says its music appeared in Married at First Sight season 20 and an Apple Arcade Bluey/Suika Game+ promotion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Praise: catalog and licensing
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the breadth and quality of music and sound effects, frequent additions and straightforward licensing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: search and workflow
G2 reviewers highlight intuitive search, filtering, similar-track discovery, AI search and Adobe integration as workflow benefits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: support
Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe customer support as fast, helpful and willing to resolve billing issues personally.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Privacy and security
The privacy policy describes encryption of personal information in transmission and access restrictions, but it was last updated June 12, 2023.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Projects and collaboration
Shareable playlists and projects are designed to keep favorites and team selections synchronized.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 897 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.7 out of 5 from 28 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
4.5 out of 5 from 365 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.8 out of 5 from 769 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Reference-track search
Users can paste Spotify, YouTube or Apple Music links to find similar Soundstripe tracks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Search
Supe is an AI music search assistant that finds tracks from a described vibe, and reference track search accepts Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music links.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Security practices
Soundstripe says it encrypts personal information in transit, restricts internal access and protects servers with firewalls and password controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Soundstripe LIVE
Soundstripe LIVE is a Mac app that reads timelines in Premiere, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve and suggests tracks that can be dragged into edits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Stems and variations
The service provides stems, alternate versions and cut-downs so editors can reshape tracks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Subscription limit
The terms cap daily downloads at 50 song items, 50 video items, and 100 sound-effect items, subject to the plan’s included content types.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Subscription reuse limit
After a subscription ends, downloaded content cannot be used in new projects or re-downloaded under the subscription license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Track editing
Tracks include stems, alternate versions, and cut-downs for creative control.Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
YouTube clearance
Subscription plans include automatic YouTube claim clearance through allowlisted channels, with channel limits varying by plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com

Plans and prices

Twitch Free Extension Free FREE! Cleared for Twitch · Royalty-free music · Curated playlists Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Twitch Pro Extension $3.99 a month $3.99/mo Exclusive Pro playlists · Custom playlists · Song shuffle feature Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Individual $9.99 a month Plans start as low as $9.99/mo 58K+ original tracks · 115K+ sound effects · YouTube auto-clearance · AI search Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Individual $9.99 a month Plans start as low as $9.99/mo 58K+ original tracks · 115K+ sound effects · YouTube auto-clearance · AI Search Assistant Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Standard Music Licensing Plans $19.99 a month $19.99/mo Twitch Pro included · YouTube clearance · 300+ curated playlists Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Personal $49, paid once One-time Purchase Personal social media · Personal blogs/websites · Personal life events Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Personal $49, paid once One-time Purchase Personal social media · Personal blogs/websites · Personal life events Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Digital $199, paid once One-time Purchase Paid social and digital ads · Podcasts · Film festival submissions · Client licensing option · Indemnification Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
Digital $199, paid once One-time Purchase Paid social and digital ads · Podcasts · Client licensing option · Indemnification Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Expanded $399, paid once Starting at Internal company use · Out-of-home advertising · Industry events · Film festivals · Client licensing option · Indemnification Read 15 Oct 2026 · soundstripe.com
Expanded $399, paid once Starting at $399 Internal company use · Out of Home advertising · Industry events · Client licensing option · Indemnification Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com
All Media $1,249, paid once Starting at $1249 TV and radio · OTT/connected TV · Theatrical releases · National distribution for three months · Indemnification Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundstripe.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks include stems, alternate versions, and cut-downs.
  • AI search finds music from a described vibe.
  • Playlists and projects can be shared with teammates.
  • REST API offers search, metadata, previews, and downloads.
  • A free Twitch extension is listed.

Limits

  • Personal licenses exclude commercial brand promotion and broadcast use.
  • Pro and Pro Plus exclude broadcast distribution.
  • Business is limited to one designated market area.
  • Daily downloads have item-specific caps.

Who it suits

Soundstripe may suit freelancers, podcasters, hobbyists, nonprofits, businesses, brands, agencies, and media organizations seeking licensed music or other creative assets. Its collaboration tools and editing integrations may suit teams working on shared projects.

Soundstripe in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Soundstripe is a royalty-free music, sound-effects, and video licensing service for creators and production teams. It suits editors who want discovery and editing tools alongside licensing options for different project types. Its breadth is useful, but the right plan depends on where and how the finished work will be used.

The homepage describes a library of more than 116,000 tracks, while the Individual plan cites 58,000-plus original tracks and 115,000-plus sound effects. Tracks include stems, alternate versions, and cut-downs, giving editors room to fit music to a cut. Soundstripe also offers client-work licensing and perpetual usage rights, subject to the chosen license’s restrictions.

Key features

Music search and editing

Supe finds music from a described vibe, and reference-track search accepts Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music links. These tools give editors distinct ways to narrow a large library. Stems, alternate versions, and cut-downs make a selected track more adaptable; the service does not include AI-generated music.

Collaboration and integrations

Shareable playlists and projects let teammates collect favorites and collaborate. Integrations include Adobe Premiere, Adobe Express, Frame.io, and Twitch. The Soundstripe LIVE Mac app watches timelines in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve and suggests music, a targeted aid for editors working in those applications. A mobile app supports finding music on the go.

API and licensing limits

The REST API supports search, metadata, streaming previews, and downloads; its watermarked trial key lasts 30 days. Licensing is hybrid, with subscriptions and one-time purchases. Personal licenses exclude commercial brand promotion and broadcast use; Pro and Pro Plus exclude broadcast distribution, while Business covers a single designated market area. Daily downloads are capped at 50 song items, 50 video items, and 100 sound-effect items, where those content types are included in the plan.

Pricing

Soundstripe offers free access, subscriptions, one-time licenses, and custom pricing. The free Twitch Extension is $0.00 per free and includes Twitch-cleared royalty-free music and curated playlists. Twitch Pro Extension costs $3.99 per month, adding exclusive Pro playlists, custom playlists, and shuffle. These are narrow options for Twitch users, not substitutes for broader project licensing.

Individual starts at $9.99 per month and includes 58,000-plus original tracks, 115,000-plus sound effects, YouTube auto-clearance, and AI search. It suits individual creators who need music and effects, but the plan description does not promise the wider playlist and Twitch features of the Standard Music Licensing Plans. Those cost $19.99 per month and include Twitch Pro, YouTube clearance, and more than 300 curated playlists, making them the stronger fit for users who value ready-made collections and Twitch access.

One-time licenses target particular uses. Personal costs $49.00 per once for personal social media, blogs or websites, and life events, but excludes commercial brand promotion and broadcast use. Digital is $199.00 per once for paid social and digital ads, podcasts, film-festival submissions, client licensing, and indemnification. Expanded starts at $399.00 per once and adds internal company use, out-of-home advertising, industry events, client licensing, and indemnification. All Media starts at $1249.00 per once, covering TV and radio, OTT or connected TV, theatrical releases, national distribution for three months, and indemnification. These purchases can suit a defined project, but the covered uses differ; choose by distribution scope rather than price alone.

Business has custom pricing and covers a single market, up to three team seats, unlimited projects, playlists, and downloads, plus Adobe Premiere Pro and Express extensions. Enterprise also has custom pricing and is aimed at national or global audiences needing TV, streaming, film, and radio coverage, indemnification, and a dedicated account manager. The terms’ daily item caps still matter when planning downloads.

Platforms

Soundstripe supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, an API, and an extension. The dedicated LIVE app is for Mac and monitors timelines in Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. The integrations page names Premiere, Express, Frame.io, and Twitch.

Who it's for

Freelancers, podcasters, hobbyists, nonprofits, small businesses, brands, agencies, and media organizations are all audiences for its plans. Individual creators can use the lower-cost monthly tier; teams should compare Business’s three-seat, single-market scope with Enterprise’s national or global coverage. Broadcasters and theatrical distributors should look beyond Personal, Digital, and Expanded to a license that expressly covers their distribution.

Pros and cons

Pros

Useful search and editing options: vibe and reference-track search combine with stems, alternate versions, and cut-downs.

Multiple production workflows: collaboration features, named integrations, a timeline-aware Mac app, and a mobile app serve different stages of work.

Several licensing routes: monthly plans, one-time purchases, client-work licensing, and perpetual usage rights can accommodate different project needs.

Cons

Rights vary sharply by plan: Personal excludes brand promotion and broadcast, Pro and Pro Plus exclude broadcast distribution, and Business is confined to one market.

Daily download ceilings apply: song, video, and sound-effect items each have separate caps, which can constrain high-volume workflows.

Catalog counts are not consistent across descriptions: the homepage and Individual plan give different track totals, so buyers should judge the plan by its stated inclusions.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of music catalogs, browse Stock Music Libraries.

Epidemic Sound may suit creators seeking a paid service with a free trial and a Creator plan for one monetized channel per platform, social media, podcasts, and web, excluding digital ads.

RouteNote is a different fit for music distribution: its free plan has no upfront distribution fee and lets artists keep 85% of net revenue.

Artlist Music is worth comparing for a $14.99-per-month Music & SFX Social plan with music, stems, sound effects, a Premiere Pro extension, and one channel on each social platform.

Sonoton is an option for commissioned radio and TV productions when the broadcaster has a GEMA contract; usage notification is required.

TuneTank offers a free plan with three downloads per month and a personal music license, for users who need a small, limited allowance.

Uppbeat offers three free downloads for individual use on the user's own channels, a narrower starting point than Soundstripe's range of license types.

Audiio is another freemium option, with a Creator plan at $14.99 per month for one channel, personal web and social use, and monetization.

Bensound is another freemium music licensing option.

Verdict

Soundstripe is a strong choice for creators and teams who want music discovery, editable track assets, collaboration tools, and licensing that can extend from personal projects to broader commercial work. Its main advantage is that combination of workflow tools and varied license routes; its main drawback is that usage boundaries and daily caps demand careful plan selection. Choose it when the available license explicitly matches your distribution and team needs, and look elsewhere if those restrictions or download limits do not fit your workflow.

Verdict

Soundstripe offers several asset types, search tools, and licensing options, with restrictions that differ by plan. Check the permitted uses and daily download caps for the license and content types you need.

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