Uppbeat brings music and sound effects into a searchable creative library. Browse reactions, transitions, ambience and cinematic sounds, then preview candidates before taking them into your editor.
Public rating not verifiedLimited free catalog and initial 3 downloads for individual own-channel content. Confirm current replenishment allowance. Include supplied credit for free music.
Our starting pick for creators who want an approachable audio library with a free way to explore it.
Music and effects in one library
Free entry point for trying the workflow
Lower tiers are limited to individual own-channel use
Free downloads are limited and music needs credit
Best for:
Solo usersSmall teams
Best use case: Find music and sound effects for videos, social content and podcasts.
Our starting pick for creators who want an approachable audio library with a free way to explore it. Compare the actual sounds for your style before subscribing. A business buying music for ads should evaluate the appropriate Pro or Business license rather than assume the lowest-priced tier covers the job.
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Our starting pick for creators who want an approachable audio library with a free way to explore it. Compare the actual sounds for your style before subscribing. A business buying music for ads should evaluate the appropriate Pro or Business license rather than assume the lowest-priced tier covers the job.
Strengths
Music and effects in one library
Free entry point for trying the workflow
Separate plans for solo client work and organizations
Tradeoffs
Lower tiers are limited to individual own-channel use
Free downloads are limited and music needs credit
Business has an annual commitment
Who it suits
Solo users
Small teams
About Uppbeat
Uppbeat brings music and sound effects into a searchable creative library. Browse reactions, transitions, ambience and cinematic sounds, then preview candidates before taking them into your editor. It also offers stock video, motion graphics and LUTs on selected plans.
The license follows the plan. Free, Essentials and Creator are for individuals publishing on their own channels. Pro supports freelancers and solo professionals working on client projects. Business is intended for organizations and teams. Choose around who will publish the finished work, not simply how many sounds you need.
A useful first test is a short product video. Find a backing track, a transition and a closing sound, then compare the time spent searching with a free library. Keep the download and license records with the project. Channel safelisting can help with claims, but it does not replace selecting the correct license.
Pricing & Plans
Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.
Free
$0/mo
Limited free catalog and initial 3 downloads for individual own-channel content.
Limited free downloads
Own-channel individual license
Credit required for free music
Full plan details & limits
Limited free catalog and initial 3 downloads for individual own-channel content. Confirm current replenishment allowance. Include supplied credit for free music.
Limited free catalog and initial 3 downloads for individual own-channel content. Confirm current replenishment allowance. Include supplied credit for free music.
Essentials
$8.99/mo
Music and SFX for individuals on their own channels.
Unlimited music and SFX downloads
One YouTube channel safelist
Individual own-channel license
Full plan details & limits
Music and SFX for individuals on their own channels. Yearly equivalent $6.99/month.
Music and SFX for individuals on their own channels. Yearly equivalent $6.99/month.
Creator
$12.99/mo
Own-channel individual license with more creative assets.
Music and sound effects
1080p stock video, motion graphics and LUTs
Three YouTube channels
Full plan details & limits
Own-channel individual license with more creative assets. Yearly equivalent $8.99/month.
Own-channel individual license with more creative assets. Yearly equivalent $8.99/month.
Pro
$24.99/mo
For freelancers and solo professionals creating client and commercial digital work.
Client projects and commercial digital use
WAV music and SFX downloads
Ten YouTube channels and 4K video
Full plan details & limits
For freelancers and solo professionals creating client and commercial digital work. Yearly equivalent $14.99/month.
For freelancers and solo professionals creating client and commercial digital work. Yearly equivalent $14.99/month.
More plans, volume options & API pricing (1)
Business
$34.99/mo
$419.88 annual cost
Showing the available annual option
Organization and team license.
Company and commercial projects
Team and organization license
Ten YouTube channels
Full plan details & limits
Organization and team license. $34.99/month equivalent paid yearly, excluding tax.
Organization and team license. $34.99/month equivalent paid yearly, excluding tax.
Our starting pick for creators who want an approachable audio library with a free way to explore it. Compare the actual sounds for your style before subscribing. A business buying music for ads should evaluate the appropriate Pro or Business license rather than assume the lowest-priced tier covers the job.
Which Uppbeat plan fits a business?
Start with the publisher of the finished content. Uppbeat separates individuals posting to their own channels from freelancers delivering client work and organizations publishing company content. Check Pro or Business coverage for that workflow before paying.
Does free mean unlimited downloads?
No. The free account has a limited allowance and catalog. The reviewed pricing page offers 3 initial downloads, while official explanations of later replenishment differ. Check your account allowance instead of budgeting around unlimited free access.
What should I test first?
Choose three sounds for a real edit and listen through headphones and a phone speaker. Check that the license fits the destination and save the supplied credit and download record with the project.
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.
FeaturesFind music and sound effects for videos, social content and podcasts.
Music and SFX discovery: Browse sound categories and curated collections, then preview candidates before downloading.
Plan-specific licensing: Own-channel, freelance and organization use have different license coverage.
YouTube safelisting: Paid plans include channel safelisting, with the number of channels depending on the tier.
Creative asset bundles: Selected tiers combine audio with stock video, motion graphics and LUTs.
RatingsAn independent customer rating has not been verified for this listing.
We could not verify a public customer rating for this specific product.
Integrations & connectionsHow Uppbeat fits into your workflow
Download audio files for use in your existing video or audio editor. Channel safelisting supports the licensing workflow.
Platforms & availabilityWeb App
Free plan: Available. Free trial: Not verified.
Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees
USD before tax. Monthly billing: Essentials $8.99, Creator $12.99 and Pro $24.99. The pricing page displays yearly-billing equivalents of $6.99, $8.99 and $14.99 per month ($83.88, $107.88 and $179.88 per year). Business is yearly only at $419.88/year ($34.99/month equivalent). Free starts with 3 downloads; ongoing allowance should be checked in the account because official pages describe replenishment differently. Free music requires the supplied credit. Broader broadcast rights need a separate agreement.
