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SoundCloud

by SoundCloud Β· Since 2007
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ActiveAvailable globally
Quick facts
VendorSoundCloud
Year launched2007
StatusActive
LocationBerlin, Berlin
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
Integrations10+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a music sharing platform from SoundCloud that allows users to upload, promote, and share their music. It provides tools for audio distribution, detailed statistics, and community engagement so artists can connect with their audience and track their performance. SoundCloud supports various audio formats and offers a wide range of features for both listeners and creators, including personalized playlists and social sharing options. Users can also interact through comments on tracks and follow other users. Key capabilities: audio upload listener analytics track sharing community engagement playlist creation Best for: musicians and audio creators that need a platform to distribute their music and engage with fans.

SoundCloud remains the essential "town square" for the global music community. While platforms like Spotify are designed for consumption, SoundCloud is built for connection and creation. It is the only place where a bedroom producer can upload a track and receive instant, timestamped feedback from a global audience. Despite challenges with spam and a busy interface, its Fan-Powered Royalties and instant accessibility make it the most democratic and artist-friendly audio platform in the digital age.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fan-powered royalties benefit mid-tier artists.
  • Supports everything from 30-second snippets to 4-hour podcasts.
  • Instant publishing for artists.
  • Unrivaled interaction between fans and creators.
Cons
  • Free version is heavily interrupted by ads.
  • Aggressive automated systems can sometimes flag original content.
  • High presence of spam comments and fake followers.

Features

Key features

Waveform Comments

Allows users to leave comments at specific timestamps on an audio track, facilitating direct feedback and community discussion.

Instant Upload & Hosting

Creators can upload audio files immediately without the need for a distributor, making it the "YouTube of Audio."

Fan-Powered Royalties

A payout model where the subscription fees of a specific listener go directly to the artists they actually listen to.

Discovery Algorithms

Features like "The Upload" and "Weekly Selection" suggest new tracks based on the user's listening habits and social connections.

Direct-to-Fan Messaging

Artists can message their followers directly to share news, releases, or exclusive content.

Additional features

Unlimited Hosting (Pro)

Store an unlimited number of tracks.

Global Distribution

Send music to Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok via SoundCloud for Artists.

Advanced Analytics

Track listener location, playback sources, and top fans.

Private Sharing

Share tracks via secret links before they are officially released.

Offline Listening

Download tracks to listen without an internet connection (Go/Go+).

High-Quality Audio

Streaming in 256kbps AAC (high-quality) for premium users.

Track Mastering

AI-powered mastering tools to improve audio quality before upload.

Playlist Creation

Organize tracks into public or private sets.

Reposting

Share other creators' tracks to your own feed.

Embedded Players

Customizable widgets to play audio on external websites or blogs.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
9
Interface languages
3
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishFrenchItalianSpanishGermanPolishSwedishPortugueseDUtch

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