About Bensound
Overview
Bensound is a royalty-free music and sound effects platform built for video creators. It provides copyright-safe tracks composed by independent artists that can be used on YouTube, social media, films, and other video projects.
The platform serves individual creators, businesses, and large organizations with licensing options that clear videos permanently — even if a membership is canceled. Unlike generic stock music libraries, Bensound focuses on music from independent artists with perpetual licensing for all projects.
Key Benefits
- All tracks are copyright-safe and cleared for use on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and Vimeo.
- Videos remain cleared forever even if you close your membership or account.
- Pay-per-track and All Access subscription plans both grant perpetual licenses valid forever.
- Free music is available for video creators without any payment required.
- Sound effects library is included alongside music tracks for complete video audio needs.
How It Works
You browse the music and sound effects library by genre, mood, or search term. After selecting a track, you choose between a Pay-per-Track license or an All Access subscription plan, then download the track along with a license certificate authorizing perpetual usage. Your videos remain cleared forever, even if you later cancel your membership.
Use Cases
- YouTube creators who need copyright-safe background music for vlogs, tutorials, and gaming videos.
- Social media managers producing content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook who need cleared tracks for organic and paid posts.
- Podcasters and audiobook producers looking for intro music, background beds, and sound effects.
- Video editors and filmmakers working on short films, corporate videos, and cinema projects.
- App and e-learning developers who need licensed background music for digital products.
- Advertising agencies producing commercial content that requires paid ad licensing.
Why Choose This Product
Bensound is best suited for individual video creators, social media managers, and businesses of all sizes who need copyright-safe music with perpetual licensing. The platform offers both free music and paid subscription tiers, with the Enterprise plan available for organizations with 250+ employees requiring custom licensing.
Bensound Pros & Cons
- Free music tier available
- Perpetual license even after canceling membership
- Covers YouTube, social media, film, podcast, and commercial use
- Sound effects library included alongside music
- Pay-per-track and subscription options available
- No free tier for commercial/advertising use
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- Individual plan limited to 1 channel per platform
Key Features
Royalty-Free Music Library
Access a library of royalty-free music tracks composed by independent artists across genres like acoustic, cinematic, electronic, and hip-hop.
Sound Effects Library
Browse and download sound effects including vocal reactions, weather sounds, wind chimes, and electromagnetic recordings.
License Certificates
Each downloaded track or sound effect includes a license certificate authorizing perpetual usage without requiring credits.
Perpetual Licensing
All pay-per-track and subscription plans grant a perpetual license that keeps your videos cleared even after canceling your membership.
Multi-Platform Clearance
Music is cleared for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Vimeo, and most other video platforms.
YouTube Channel ID
Enter your YouTube Channel ID to get your videos cleared automatically and avoid copyright issues.
Free Music Tier
Access a selection of free music tracks for video projects without any payment required.
Bensound Pricing
View full pricing →- Unlimited Music & Sound Effects
- 1 Channel Per Platform (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Podcast)
- Digital Advertising
- App & E-Learning
- Public Performance
- Cinema & VOD
- Unlimited Music & Sound Effects
- 5 Channels Per Platform
- Digital Advertising
- App & E-Learning
- Public Performance
- VOD & Cinema
- Unlimited Music & Sound Effects
- 5 Channels Per Platform
- Digital Advertising
- App & E-Learning
- Public Performance
- Cinema & VOD
- Everything In Business
- 250+ People Company
- Custom Licenses
- Start-Up Deals
- Integration
- VOD & Cinema
| Feature | Individual €9.99/mo | Professional €19.99/mo | Business €39.99/mo | Enterprise Custom |
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| Unlimited Music & Sound Effects | ||||
| 1 Channel Per Platform (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Podcast) | ||||
| Digital Advertising | ||||
| App & E-Learning | ||||
| Public Performance | ||||
| Cinema & VOD | ||||
| 5 Channels Per Platform | ||||
| VOD & Cinema | ||||
| Everything In Business | ||||
| 250+ People Company | ||||
| Custom Licenses | ||||
| Start-Up Deals | ||||
| Integration |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Bensound
What license/plan do I need for Social Media?
The Individual License (Pay-per-track or All Access Subscription plan) covers social media sharing. For paid ads, you can purchase the Individual License.
What’s the difference between an All Access Subscription plan and a Pay-per-track License?
A Pay-per-track License covers a single track or sound effect. All Access Subscription plans unlock the entire library with unlimited downloads for a year, and each download includes a license certificate authorizing perpetual usage without needing credits.
For client work, what are my licensing options?
You can purchase a Pay-per-track License with your client as the License Holder, or use a Pay-per-track Business License or Business All Access Subscription plan to cover multiple client projects.
Can I use your music and sound effects in my podcast or audiobook?
Yes. You can purchase an Individual Pay-per-track License or an Individual All Access Subscription plan to use music and sound effects in podcasts or audiobooks.
Is Bensound free?
Bensound offers a free plan with optional paid upgrades. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier.
How much does Bensound cost?
Bensound offers the following plans: Individual, Professional, Business, Enterprise. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.
How Bensound compares
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| Starting price | €9.99/mo | Free | Free | — |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free | Free | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web | Web | — | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
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