SoundClick

What SoundClick is

SoundClick is a music marketplace for listeners and artists, with access through the web, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Listeners can stream music and download free tracks; SoundClick says its catalog contains more than 5.5 million tracks by 650,000 emerging artists. Listener features are free, with no monthly or hidden fees, and listening supports offline playback and lossless audio. Artists can upload unlimited songs and beats without storage limits or a required upgrade, sell songs, and offer beat licenses at prices they set. Beat licenses can be exclusive or non-exclusive. Promotional placements, real-time stream and download revenue analytics, and players for artist pages or external sites give artists ways to promote and present their work.

Artist plans range from Basic, which includes unlimited uploads and sales, to Premium at $10 a month and Ultimate at $20 a month. Premium adds custom layout and branding, a standalone artist page with its own URL, a 10% promotional banner bonus, and a 10% SoundClick fee on sales. Ultimate includes soundkit sales, a 20,000 banner signup bonus, a 20% promotional banner bonus, and 0% SoundClick fees on sales. The marketplace accepts several payment methods, including cards, digital wallets, and buy-now-pay-later options.

Who it suits

SoundClick suits listeners who want to stream or download music, including offline and lossless listening. It also serves artists who want to upload music, sell songs or beat licenses, and use artist pages, promotion, and revenue analytics.

Limits

The Basic plan includes unlimited song uploads, singles and album sales, and beat license sales. Premium charges a 10% SoundClick fee on sales, while Ultimate lists 0% SoundClick fees on sales.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.soundclick.com/.
2. Use the web service, or access it on Android, iPhone, or iPad.
3. Stream music or download free tracks as a listener.
4. Upload songs or beats as an artist; unlimited uploads are available without a required upgrade.
5. Choose Premium at $10 a month or Ultimate at $20 a month for their additional artist features.

Verdict

Choose SoundClick if you want a free music listening service or an artist marketplace with unlimited uploads and sales options. Artists seeking custom pages, promotional bonuses, soundkit sales, or lower SoundClick sales fees should compare the paid plans; listeners seeking a refund option should look elsewhere.