Best tool for · Music
What's the best royalty-free music tool?
License music for videos.
Short comparison
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundraw | Paid plans only | Trial only | See official site | 1/5 | – | Background music for videos |
| Epidemic Sound | Paid plans only | Trial only | See official site | 1/5 | – | Music cleared for YouTube and social |
| Artlist | Paid plans only | No | See official site | – | – | Music plus stock footage |
| YouTube Audio Library | Free | Yes | Free | – | – | Free music for YouTube videos |
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order. See all 4 royalty-free music tools with a ranked shortlist.
Quick answers
What's the best royalty-free music tool?
Our overall pick is Soundraw: Background music for videos.
What's the best free royalty-free music tool?
YouTube Audio Library, which has a free plan or free version. Free music for YouTube videos.
Which royalty-free music tool is easiest for beginners?
Epidemic Sound, rated 1/5 to learn.