Bensound is an online royalty-free music library and licensing service that offers multiple licensing options: a Free License with attribution, Pay‑per‑track licenses, and All Access Subscription plans. Licenses cover use across social media, client projects, and commercial contexts, with options for individual creators and businesses. All Access plans provide unlimited downloads for a year and license certificates granting perpetual usage for each track used, while business licenses enable reuse across multiple client projects. The service provides workflows to minimize copyright claims on platforms like YouTube, including channel ID submission and guidance to dispute automated claims when terms are met.

Key Features

Multi‑tier licensing (Free, Pay‑per‑track, All Access) Flexible rights for creators and businesses.

• Free License with attribution for multimedia projects
• Pay‑per‑track and All Access Subscription options for higher quality files and broader rights

Business licensing for client work Rights tailored to agencies and freelancers.

• Business Pay‑per‑track or Business All Access plans cover multiple client projects and commercial usage
• License holder can be the client or the service provider, depending on the plan

Social media and YouTube support Reduce platform copyright friction.

• Individual licenses cover posting on major social platforms
• YouTube channel ID clearing and instructions to dispute automated claims when properly licensed

Per‑track license certificates (perpetual usage) Proof of use and compliance.

• All Access plans allow unlimited downloads for a year, with a license certificate per used track authorizing perpetual usage without crediting

Benefits

Clear, scalable licensing for diverse uses Choose the right scope and budget.

• Free with attribution for basic needs; pay‑per‑track for single use; subscriptions for library‑wide access
• Business options simplify multi‑client reuse and commercial publishing

Fewer copyright headaches on platforms Designed for social and streaming realities.

• Tools and guidance for YouTube claims; proactive channel whitelisting to prevent issues
• Licensed usage reduces takedowns and monetization disruptions