Music and Audio Marketplaces:

    • Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound, Artlist
    • Sound Effects: SoundSnap, FreeSound

Suitable for: Composers, music producers, sound designers

Music and Audio:

Detailed overview of the commission structures and requirements for selling on Epidemic Sound, Artlist, SoundSnap, and FreeSound:

1. Epidemic Sound

  • Commission Rates:
    • Contributors earn a fixed fee of $1,500 to $8,000 per track. The rate depends on track complexity, demand, and the artist’s role.
    • Additionally, artists earn 50% of the streaming revenue generated by their content.
  • Fixed Costs: No fixed costs apply for creating and hosting tracks.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No notable differences in commission structures.
  • Tiered Models: No tiered commission models are mentioned, but contributions are evaluated based on track performance.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Offers standard and commercial licenses for music tracks.
  • Product Conditions: Tracks must meet Epidemic Sound’s quality and formatting standards.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments are typically made on a monthly basis.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum income or threshold requirements are typically not specified.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No transaction fees are explicitly noted.
  • Membership Conditions: Free sign-up is available for contributors.
  • Initial Registration Cost: There are no upfront costs for registration.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No initial costs apply for publication.

Epidemic Sound

2. Artlist

  • Commission Rates:

    • Convey a 30% commission of the net revenue from subscription fees related to tracked usage.

    • Offers personal and commercial plans ranging from $10/month to $120/year.

  • Fixed Costs: Free to join; charges applied based on subscription model.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences in commission rates.
  • Tiered Models: No explicit tiered models, but commercial licenses can have different benefits.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Provides various licensing types, including personal and commercial.
  • Product Conditions: Must meet the quality standards as per Artlist’s guidelines.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments are generally issued monthly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Not explicitly mentioned.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No fees directly associated with payment methods.
  • Membership Conditions: Free sign-up required for sellers.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No initial cost for registration.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No publication costs required.

Artlist

3. SoundSnap

  • Commission Rates:

    • 50% for audio tracks sold, with fixed commissions based on track type.

  • Fixed Costs: No initial costs for listing or publishing.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences noted.
  • Tiered Models: Non-defined tiered models were mentioned.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Offers a subscription model for users and individual track purchases.
  • Product Conditions: Content must meet the quality regulations.
  • Income Payment Timing: Typically paid monthly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Commonly set at $10.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: Generally, no specific transaction fees noted.
  • Membership Conditions: Free sign-up process for contributors.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No registration fees due.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No initial publication fees exist.

SoundSnap

4. FreeSound

  • Commission Rates:

    • FreeSound operates mainly as a community platform without direct sales or commission structures.

  • Fixed Costs: No fees associated with joining or uploading sounds.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No applicable commission structure, same access for all users.
  • Tiered Models: No tiered commission model, free access for everyone.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Focuses on user-uploaded sounds available under various licenses.
  • Product Conditions: Sounds must comply with the licensing agreements they’re released under.
  • Income Payment Timing: Not applicable, as FreeSound does not operate on a revenue-sharing model.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: No income generated; not relevant.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No transactions or fees involved.
  • Membership Conditions: Free membership for all users.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No costs associated with registration.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No costs for publishing sounds on the platform.

FreeSound