SoundCloud for Artists
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Plans and prices
From SoundCloud for Artists's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Free | Free | 2 hours upload limit |
| Basic | Free | 2 hours of uploads · distribution and monetization not available |
| Artist | $3.25 a month | 3 hours of uploads · distribute and monetize 2 tracks/month · 1 mastering credit/month · billed yearly for $39 |
| Artist Pro | $8.25 a month | unlimited uploads, distribution, and monetization · 3 mastering credits/month · Split Pay · priority support · billed yearly for $99 |
The facts
Each one read from SoundCloud for Artists's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Artist tools
- The service offers YouTube Content ID, collaborator Split Pay, track mastering, custom label names, unlimited release artists, and advanced fan insights without additional feature charges.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Audience
- SoundCloud describes its platform as serving established and independent artists who want to connect with fans and share music.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Distribution reach
- SoundCloud says it can deliver releases to over 60 platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Amazon, and Tidal.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- SoundCloud for Artists does not support podcast distribution, and Beatport delivery is currently limited to the legacy Repost Select plan.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 3.25checked 21 Sep 2026
- Payouts
- Balances update monthly and payouts are deposited when earnings reach at least $25, with payments typically delayed by about two months.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Release timing
- SoundCloud recommends scheduling a release at least four weeks ahead; delivery estimates vary by platform, from a few business days to one to three weeks for most others.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Rights requirements
- Tracks using non-exclusive beats, samples, or stems must be excluded from YouTube Content ID, TikTok, and Meta distribution.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Royalties
- SoundCloud says artists receive 100% of distribution and SoundCloud earnings for payout periods from November 2025 onward; payout processing fees apply.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- SoundCloud offers two-factor authentication to users and requires it to receive SoundCloud for Artists payouts or change payout methods.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Artist Pro includes priority support, and SoundCloud directs users with other questions to its Help Center.checked 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- SoundCloud for Artists distributes music to streaming and other digital platforms so artists can reach listeners and earn streaming royalties.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2007checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Profile mapping
- Artists can map main, featured, and remixer artists to their Spotify and Apple Music profiles.checked 11 Oct 2026
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