Music Licensing · pricing · Updated September 2026
PremiumBeat pricing (2026)
PremiumBeat starts at $14.99/mo (Creator) as checked on 2026-09-27, read from PremiumBeat's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for individual video creators. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $14.99/mo (Creator) · 33% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: individual video creators; budget-conscious freelancers; one-off project licensing
As of · every figure below links to its source
PremiumBeat plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creator | $14.99 | −33% | flat | Annual billing: $9.99/mo ($119.88/yr billed upfront). Month-to-month: $14.99/mo. Unlimited royalty-free music downloads for personal and single social channel use. Music only — no sound effects. No client work or commercial ad coverage. | premiumbeat.com |
| Standard | $59.99 | −58% | flat | Annual billing: $24.99/mo ($299.88/yr billed upfront). Month-to-month: $59.99/mo. Unlimited downloads; client work rights; monetization across 5 social channels; covers web, social, podcast. Does not cover TV, film, apps, or games — those require Enterprise. | premiumbeat.com |
| Enterprise | not priced monthly | — | custom | Custom pricing; contact sales. Covers TV, film, apps, and games. Includes unlimited downloads and customized licensing for large businesses and agencies. | premiumbeat.com |
Last verified 2026-09-27. Official premiumbeat.com/pricing returned HTTP 403. Official blog post premiumbeat.com/blog/which-premiumbeat-subscription-plan-is-right-for-you/ (updated 2024-08-27) confirmed Creator $14.99/mo and Standard $59.99/mo for month-to-month; annual prices $9.99/mo and $24.99/mo. Corroborated by photutorial.com/premiumbeat-review/ (updated 2026-06-16) and epidemicsound.com/blog/premiumbeat-vs-epidemic-sound/ (updated 2025-12-19). A Shutterstock brand; per-track licensing ($39–$999) also available without subscription. Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against photutorial.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$14.99/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: Shutterstock Music (parent platform catalog access).
Key features: Curated catalog of 40,000+ tracks — editorially vetted, not user-uploaded; Stems included by default with full-track purchases for per-instrument creative control; Owned by Shutterstock — catalog also accessible via Shutterstock Music subscription; Single-track license option alongside subscription for one-off projects.
Plan limits: Creator: $14.99/mo or $9.99/mo annual ($119.88/yr) — unlimited downloads, 1 social channel for monetization; Standard: $59.99/mo or $24.99/mo annual ($299.88/yr) — up to 5 channels; Neither plan covers broadcast, VOD/OTT, apps, or games without Enterprise; Music only — no SFX included in subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PremiumBeat cost?
PremiumBeat starts at $14.99/mo (Creator); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-09-27.
Is PremiumBeat cheaper billed annually?
Yes. PremiumBeat publishes a 58% discount for paying annually (on the Standard plan). Verified 2026-09-27.
What are cheaper alternatives to PremiumBeat?
Cheaper music licensing than PremiumBeat (entry $14.99/mo) include Uppbeat at $7.99/mo, TunePocket at $8.25/mo. Verified 2026-09-27.
Does PremiumBeat support HIPAA?
PremiumBeat's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does PremiumBeat have a free plan?
No — PremiumBeat publishes no free tier.
PremiumBeat vs alternatives
Cheaper music licensing alternatives
- TunePocket from $8.25/mo
- Uppbeat from $7.99/mo
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