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Epidemic Sound pricing (2026)

Epidemic Sound starts at $9.99/mo (Creator), across 4 plans. Best for YouTubers. Every figure links to Epidemic Sound's own page and the date we captured it.

At a glance

Entry price: $9.99/mo (Creator) · 44% off with annual billing
Free tier: No · 30-day trial
Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
Best for: YouTubers; video editors; filmmakers; brands and agencies (Enterprise)

Epidemic Sound plans & pricing

All published Epidemic Sound plans. Sourced per row; quote-only tiers show no price.
Plan	Monthly	Annual	Billing	Notes	Source
Creator	$9.99	−44%	flat	Annual plan: $9.99/mo ($119.88/yr billed upfront). Month-to-month: $17.99/mo. Unlimited downloads; personal/social/YouTube use; copyright protection; no client work or ad campaigns.	lesfm.net
Pro	$16.99	−57%	flat	Annual plan: $16.99/mo ($203.88/yr billed upfront). Month-to-month: $39.99/mo. Unlimited downloads; covers client work and commercial projects; no minimum term. Covers YouTube, podcasts, social media, films, TV shows.	lesfm.net
Business	$29.99	−60%	flat	Annual plan: $29.99/mo (~$360/yr). Month-to-month: $74.99/mo. Covers ad campaigns, digital ads, all commercial use. Minimum 12-month term for Enterprise agreements.	epidemicsound.com
Enterprise	Quote-only	—	custom	Custom pricing; contact sales. Minimum 12-month commitment. Tailored for large businesses and agencies.	epidemicsound.com

Last verified 2026-06-15. Official epidemicsound.com/pricing/ returned content but prices were not rendered (JS-only). USD prices from lesfm.net (published 2026-03-20) corroborated by epidemicsound.com/blog/musicbed-vs-epidemic-sound/ (updated 2026-04-28) and cchound.com/epidemic-sound discount page (updated 2026-06-12). Cross-checked against epidemicsound.com.

Capabilities

Integrations: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, DaVinci Resolve Studio, iOS app, Android app, macOS app, Windows app.

Key features: AI-powered Studio tool matches music and SFX to video content in seconds; Plugins for Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition) and DaVinci Resolve Studio; Globally cleared tracks including public performance rights across all territories; Team collaboration and permissions management on Enterprise plan.

Plan limits: Creator/Pro: unlimited downloads; Creator plan cannot be used for advertising; Pro/Enterprise required for ad campaigns; Content published during active subscription stays cleared forever.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Epidemic Sound cost?

Epidemic Sound starts at $9.99/mo (Creator); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-15.

Is Epidemic Sound cheaper billed annually?

Yes. Epidemic Sound publishes a 60% discount for paying annually (on the Business plan). Verified 2026-06-15.

What are cheaper alternatives to Epidemic Sound?

Cheaper music licensing than Epidemic Sound (entry $9.99/mo) include Uppbeat at $7.99/mo, TunePocket at $8.25/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.

Does Epidemic Sound support HIPAA?

Epidemic Sound HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.

Does Epidemic Sound have a free plan?

Epidemic Sound free tier: No; 30-day free trial.

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