Epidemic Sound

License music and sound effects for personal channels, client videos and brand campaigns.

Music & Sound Effects

Epidemic Sound combines a music and sound-effects catalog with search, editing integrations and channel clearance. Its subscriptions are organized around personal creators, professionals and businesses.

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Last checked: October 6, 2026

Epidemic Sound sound-effects library and browsing interface, captured October 2026

Our Take

A useful shortlist option for people producing videos regularly and willing to pay for a repeatable audio workflow.

Best for:
Solo usersSmall teams
Best use case: License music and sound effects for personal channels, client videos and brand campaigns.

A useful shortlist option for people producing videos regularly and willing to pay for a repeatable audio workflow. Compare Pro against Creator carefully if any content belongs to a client or brand. For occasional posts, try the free libraries before adding another subscription.

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A useful shortlist option for people producing videos regularly and willing to pay for a repeatable audio workflow. Compare Pro against Creator carefully if any content belongs to a client or brand. For occasional posts, try the free libraries before adding another subscription.

Strengths

  • Music and effects under one subscription
  • Editing plugins reduce context switching
  • Monthly and yearly choices on creator plans

Tradeoffs

  • No ongoing free licensed-download plan
  • Client and ad rights require the right tier
  • Broader distribution can require a different agreement

Who it suits

  • Solo users
  • Small teams

About Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound combines a music and sound-effects catalog with search, editing integrations and channel clearance. Its subscriptions are organized around personal creators, professionals and businesses. Audio downloads can sit alongside your editing workflow without replacing your video editor. Creator covers personal content, while Pro adds client work and digital advertising. Broader team and distribution requirements belong in the business plans. The cheapest creator subscription is therefore not a universal company license. The service offers a trial, but that is different from an ongoing free library. For a recurring content schedule, compare a few representative edits before committing annually. Check whether you can find suitable sounds quickly, how you register the channels or client videos, and what publishing deadlines apply if you cancel. Include any optional AI usage top-ups separately from the library subscription.

Pricing & Plans

Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.

Creator

$17.99/mo

Personal content with one channel per platform.

  • Unlimited music and SFX downloads
  • Personal social, podcast and website content
  • One channel per platform
Full plan details & limits

Personal content with one channel per platform. Client work and digital advertising are not included.

Personal content with one channel per platform. Client work and digital advertising are not included.

    Pro

    $39.99/mo

    Professional and freelance online content, including client work and digital ads.

    • Music and SFX downloads
    • Client work and digital ads
    • Three channels per platform
    Full plan details & limits

    Professional and freelance online content, including client work and digital ads.

    Professional and freelance online content, including client work and digital ads.

      Pro Plus

      $79.99/mo

      Expanded distribution including OTT media and two team members.

      • Pro features
      • OTT distribution
      • Two team members and priority support
      Full plan details & limits

      Expanded distribution including OTT media and two team members. Check eligibility for your production.

      Expanded distribution including OTT media and two team members. Check eligibility for your production.

        Business

        $75/mo

        For eligible brands, freelancers and agencies with revenue under $10m.

        • Company and client content
        • Influencer marketing
        • Two team members
        Full plan details & limits

        For eligible brands, freelancers and agencies with revenue under $10m. Confirm current eligibility.

        For eligible brands, freelancers and agencies with revenue under $10m. Confirm current eligibility.

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          Business Plus

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          Starts at $1,200/year on the reviewed page.

          • Expanded team and channel limits
          • Broader distribution
          • Sales-assisted agreement
          Full plan details & limits

          Starts at $1,200/year on the reviewed page. Enter your actual agreement total; eligibility and team scope affect the quote.

          Starts at $1,200/year on the reviewed page. Enter your actual agreement total; eligibility and team scope affect the quote.

            Enterprise

            Contact sales

            Custom license and pricing for large organizations or complex distribution.

            • Custom license scope
            • Team access controls
            • Dedicated support
            Full plan details & limits

            Custom license and pricing for large organizations or complex distribution.

            Custom license and pricing for large organizations or complex distribution.

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              Before you choose

              Choosing Epidemic Sound for your content

              A useful shortlist option for people producing videos regularly and willing to pay for a repeatable audio workflow. Compare Pro against Creator carefully if any content belongs to a client or brand. For occasional posts, try the free libraries before adding another subscription.

              Is Creator enough for client work?

              The reviewed comparison excludes client work and digital ads from Creator. Pro includes those online uses. Check the business and distribution limits too if you work for an organization or need television, events or other broader coverage.

              Should I choose monthly or yearly billing?

              Use your real publishing schedule. Annual billing lowers the monthly equivalent but is paid upfront. A monthly plan may cost less overall for a short project even when its monthly rate is higher.

              What happens after a trial or cancellation?

              Check the applicable license and publication deadlines before the subscription ends. Do not treat downloaded audio as an unrestricted stockpile for future projects. Keep a record of the plan, covered channels and publishing dates.

              A practical trial checklist

              • Find one backing track and two sound effects for a real project.
              • Confirm coverage for the person or business publishing the finished edit.
              • Save the license and compare the full bill with your existing creative subscriptions.
              Buying guide sources · checked September 27, 2026

              Based on provider documentation and our assessment of workflow fit; no hands-on benchmark is claimed. Trial steps and cost examples are suggestions.

              Everything you need to know

              Explore more details about Epidemic Sound.

              FeaturesLicense music and sound effects for personal channels, client videos and brand campaigns.
              • Audio catalog: Search and preview music and sound effects for your edit.
              • Editing integrations: Official plugins are available for Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve Studio.
              • Channel clearance: Register covered channels and follow the clearance process for the selected plan.
              • Tiered distribution rights: Client work, advertising and wider distribution depend on the chosen license.
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              Integrations & connectionsHow Epidemic Sound fits into your workflow

              Official Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve Studio plugins, plus downloadable files for other editors. Verify plugin compatibility with your installed editor version.

              Platforms & availabilityWeb App

              Free plan: Not listed for this product. Free trial: Not verified.

              Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees

              USD before applicable taxes. Creator $17.99/month or $119.88/year; Pro $39.99/month or $203.88/year; Pro Plus $79.99/month or $479.88/year. Business is $75/month or $360/year. Business Plus advertises a starting annual amount and requires a sales discussion, so enter the actual quote. Enterprise is custom. Trial availability is not a permanent free plan. AI credit top-ups and wider licensing may cost extra.

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              Sources & Verification

              Checked October 6, 2026 · 5 sources · View sources

              Provider facts and pricing are separate from our editorial assessments.