Bensound vs Uppbeat

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.

Uppbeat is a web-based creative resource offering music, sound effects, stock video, motion graphics, and LUTs. Its audience includes individual creators, freelancers, brands, businesses, and teams, and its catalog contains more than 150,000 tracks and assets. Uppbeat says its assets are made by real artists, are rights-cleared, and can be used under its plans for monetized content. Listed uses include YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, podcasts, client work, and commercial projects. A playlist generator takes text prompts and matches users with music from Uppbeat’s catalog. The Free plan costs nothing and allows three downloads for individual use on a user’s own channels. Essentials costs $6.99 a month and includes unlimited music and sound effects, with safelisting for one YouTube channel. Creator and Pro add further asset types and channel options; Pro includes stock video up to 4K and high-quality WAV files. The Business plan costs $34.99 a month, is yearly only, and excludes tax. Client work and perpetual usage rights are supported. Help options include a Help Center, contact helpdesk, copyright claim tools, and a Discord community.