Musopen vs SoundCloud for Artists
Musopen
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| Figure | Musopen | SoundCloud for Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.58/mo | $3.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music Streaming Software | 8.9 (#4) | 7.8 (#45) |
| Spec score · Free music streaming services | 8.8 (#7) | 7.7 (#34) |
| Spec score · Music streaming services | 8.5 (#19) | 7.6 (#49) |
| Audience | Musopen says its mission is to increase access to music education with free recordings, sheet music, apps, and educational materials. | SoundCloud describes its platform as serving established and independent artists who want to connect with fans and share music. |
| Founded | The official homepage states that Musopen was founded in 2012. | 2007 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Berlin, Germany |
| Support | Musopen directs people with questions or bug reports to its contact page. | Artist Pro includes priority support, and SoundCloud directs users with other questions to its Help Center. |
| What it does | Musopen provides free recordings, sheet music, textbooks, apps and educational materials intended to expand access to music education. | SoundCloud for Artists distributes music to streaming and other digital platforms so artists can reach listeners and earn streaming royalties. |
Plans
SoundCloud for Artists
- Basic FreeFree
- Artist$39 a year
- Artist Pro$99 a year
- BasicFree
- Artist$3.25 a month
- Artist Pro$8.25 a month
In their own words
SoundCloud for Artists
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