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PremiumBeat vs StockMusic.net
Both stand on stock music libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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PremiumBeat combines a large music and sound-effects catalog with subscription and one-time licensing. Review each tier’s project and monetization limits to match the intended use.
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StockMusic.net combines a large searchable catalog with subscription and single-download choices. Its licensing is broad for projects made while subscribed, but future-project use and public playback have specific limits.
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| PremiumBeat | StockMusic.net | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Creator subscription: $9.99 a month | Unlimited downloads: $16 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | premiumbeat.com | stockmusic.net |
| On stock music libraries | #48 of 60 | #52 of 60 |
PremiumBeat: what it does well
- 40,000-track library
- Music and sound effects available
- Worldwide, perpetual licenses stated
- Unlimited downloads on subscriptions
- Stem downloads available
What to know first
- No free plan
- License scope varies by tier
- Subscriptions are billed annually
- Enterprise subscription requires a quote
StockMusic.net: what it does well
- Over 13,000 songs and 65,000 sound effects
- Search by mood, genre, or keyword
- Client sublicensing is allowed
- Perpetual licensing for subscribed projects
- Single-download options available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Public performance rights require another license
- Post-cancellation tracks cannot enter new projects
- Canceled subscription time is not refunded
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