Soundstripe vs. Musicbed: Finding the Right Music Licensing Platform for Creators

If you're considering Musicbed for music licensing, it’s worth exploring a platform built by musicians who understand creators.

Here’s how Soundstripe compares to Musicbed—and why more creators are making the switch.

Born in Music City, built for creators

A music licensing platform should live and breathe music. Soundstripe was founded in Nashville, Tennessee—also known as Music City—by three working musicians who wanted to reinvent how music is made, licensed, and experienced by creators. Rooted in artistry and powered by innovation, Soundstripe brings premium music to every project.

This deep connection to the creative process is why Soundstripe doesn't just offer a music catalog—it offers music that’s created with care, licensed with ease, and ready for every kind of creator.

With exclusive music from Grammy-winning artists, a staff of full-time composers, and tools designed to make your workflow smoother, Soundstripe is more than a service. It’s a creative partner.

AI that enhances, not replaces

At Soundstripe, AI is a tool, not a takeover.

What sets Soundstripe apart is how easily creators can find and use the perfect track. With Supe, the industry’s first AI-powered search assistant, you’ll uncover relevant songs faster, guided by mood, style, and even visuals. Supe interacts with the user conversationally, asking questions and providing feedback, until that perfect song is found.

Need a custom sound? AI Song Editing (AISE) lets users tailor a track’s structure, intensity, or duration directly in the app. At every turn, Soundstripe is designed to make music licensing intuitive, creative, and completely in sync with the way modern content gets made.

Whether you're editing a YouTube video, cutting a feature, or designing a podcast intro, Soundstripe meets you where you work—with seamless integrations like our Adobe Premiere Pro plugin, Adobe Express add-on, and Frame.io plugin. These tools make it effortless to discover and license music within your favorite production environments. And for streamers, our Twitch extension ensures you're always equipped with safe, pre-cleared tracks so you can focus on going live, not going silent.

Soundstripe Market: The best of both worlds

In addition to our exclusive catalog, Soundstripe also offers premium, label-released music through the Soundstripe Market. This curated selection features pre-cleared tracks from top publishers and labels.

Market songs are licensed individually with clear, upfront pricing—no legal guesswork, no hidden fees.

As a company founded by musicians, Soundstripe understands the nuances of the industry. We’ve built strong partnerships to ensure our customers get access to the very best music available. That means you’re not only getting high-quality, artist-first tracks produced by Soundstripe, but also top-tier, industry-leading music via the Market—all in one seamless platform. No need to jump between services—just great music, all in one place.

Trusted by the best

Soundstripe’s impact spans from YouTube to the Super Bowl.
Top brands like Microsoft, Chipotle, and Kroger have turned to Soundstripe to elevate their content. Netflix used Soundstripe’s custom offering for a stunning string cover of “Jealous” by Nick Jonas in Bridgerton. And HBO tapped Soundstripe for an original track in Tokyo Vice.

With over 58,000+ music tracks, 95,000+ sound effects, 100,000+ video clips, and access to both custom and mainstream music, Soundstripe gives creators everything they need in one platform.

Licensing and subscriptions built for creators

Soundstripe subscriptions make finding and licensing music for all types of projects a breeze.

Subscriptions include:

• Unlimited downloads from the Soundstripe SFX and music library on all plans
• Coverage for personal, client, and commercial use, depending on subscription tier 
• Auto-clearance for YouTube claims (Pro & Enterprise plans)
  
  And if a subscription doesn’t fit the bill, single-use licenses are available for personal use, broadcast, and everything in between.

You’ll have additional peace of mind knowing that Soundstripe offers indemnification with all single-use licenses and enterprise subscription plans, meaning your business or client, no matter the size, will be backed by Soundstripe if any outside claims are made against the use of a song.

Musicbed: High-end music with confusing pricing

Musicbed is a music licensing platform known for its high-quality tracks, widely used by filmmakers, wedding videographers, and brands seeking emotional storytelling.

Strengths:

• Deep, curated catalog of music
• Smooth user experience and robust search filters
• Offerings that go beyond pre-cleared music, such as custom music (which Soundstripe offers, too) and a “Rights & Clearances” concierge service for popular music

Limitations:

• Higher costs: Many tracks are priced per use and must be negotiated based on project type, audience, and distribution; complicated pricing structure and steep upfront commitment within subscriptions
• More friction in licensing: No unlimited reuse; licenses are typically single-use
• Few AI tools or integrations: While Musicbed has a reference track search function, it lacks cutting-edge AI and integrations that have become table stakes in the industry
• Smaller content library: Unlike Soundstripe’s all-in-one platform, Musicbed doesn’t offer SFX or video

While Musicbed excels in boutique quality and cinematic tone, many creators find its pricing and licensing complexity harder to scale—especially for fast-turnaround content or multi-platform campaigns.

Soundstripe vs. Musicbed: Side-by-side

Why choose Soundstripe?

Soundstripe isn’t just a music licensing platform—it’s a creative ecosystem designed by and for creators. From indie filmmakers to global campaigns, we’re here to help you sound your best.

With Soundstripe, you get:

• Music with heart from real artists
• Smart AI tools that save time, not stifle vision
• Seamless licensing for every kind of creator
• Exclusive and label music in one place
• Transparent pricing and unlimited reuse

Whether you're building a brand, telling a story, or chasing the perfect beat—Soundstripe is your creative partner.

Level up your music licensing today with Soundstripe!

• Explore the Soundstripe Library
• Learn more about pricing and licensing
• Check out Soundstripe Market

*All information is up-to-date at the time of publication