Music Licensing · pricing · Updated September 2026
Epidemic Sound pricing (2026)
Epidemic Sound starts at $17.99/mo (Creator) as checked on 2026-09-09, read from Epidemic Sound's own pricing page; 4 plans. Best for YouTubers. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $17.99/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)
As of · every figure below links to its source
Epidemic Sound plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creator | $17.99 | −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. | epidemicsound.com |
| Pro | $39.99 | −58% | 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. | epidemicsound.com |
| Business | $74.99 | −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 | not priced monthly | — | custom | Custom pricing; contact sales. Minimum 12-month commitment. Tailored for large businesses and agencies. | epidemicsound.com |
Last verified 2026-09-09. 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). Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against cchound.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$17.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
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 $17.99/mo (Creator); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-09-09.
Is Epidemic Sound cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Epidemic Sound publishes a 60% discount for paying annually (on the Business plan). Verified 2026-09-09.
What are cheaper alternatives to Epidemic Sound?
Cheaper music licensing than Epidemic Sound (entry $17.99/mo) include Uppbeat at $7.99/mo, TunePocket at $8.25/mo, Artlist at $14.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-09.
Does Epidemic Sound support HIPAA?
Epidemic Sound's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does Epidemic Sound have a free plan?
No — Epidemic Sound publishes no free tier; it offers a 30-day free trial.
Epidemic Sound vs alternatives
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- TunePocket from $8.25/mo
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