Great music can come from anywhere, but starting off can be expensive and complicated. That’s why SoundCloud is introducing a new artist subscription plan called Artist, designed to help emerging and aspiring musicians get their music out into the world easily and affordably. Whether you're testing the waters or looking to take your first step into the industry, the Artist plan makes it simple to create, distribute, monetize, and grow your career.

Priced at $3.25/month (or $39/year), the Artist plan bridges the gap between our Basic and Artist Pro subscriptions (formerly known as Next Pro), providing an affordable option for new artists aiming to grow their reach. As part of this update, we’re renaming Next Pro to Artist Pro to better reflect the evolution of our offerings and our commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their careers.

Great music comes from everywhere, and with the Artist plan, it only takes the courage to hit upload.

"At SoundCloud, we believe great music can come from anywhere, and it shouldn’t be held back by cost or complexity," said Eliah Seton, CEO of SoundCloud. "That’s why we created the Artist plan—to provide emerging musicians with pro-level tools and distribution at an affordable price. As the only creator platform in music that directly connects artists with fans, we’re making it even easier for artists to get heard. Whether you’re just starting out or taking the next step, SoundCloud is here to help artists reach their full potential and connect with fans ready to listen." 

More for Less: Professional Tools at Your Fingertips with Artist Plan

With the Artist plan, you get access to the professional-level tools you need to refine your sound, distribute your music, and grow your audience—all at a price point that works for you. Here’s a quick look at what you can do with the Artist plan:

• Upload: Upload unlimited tracks within a total content limit of three hours.
• Distribute: Distribute 2 tracks per month to SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, and over 60 other platforms. 
• Monetize: Get 100% of royalties from plays on SoundCloud, and get paid for your streams on other platforms as well.  
• Get Promoted and Playlisted: Our algorithm helps get your music in front of the right listeners—up to 100 or even 1,000 fans most likely to love your sound. And your best performing tracks can get amplified on fan-powered playlists like Buzzing to reach future fans, A&Rs, and more. 
• Master: Get one professional mastering credit per month to ensure your tracks sound polished and ready for release.
• Replace Tracks: Swap out tracks 3 times per month to improve your music without losing the plays, likes, or comments you've already earned.
• More: Use pro-level tools to refine your sound and grow your audience—all for $3.25/month (or $39/year).

Why We’re Launching Artist: Empowering Emerging Artists

Our mission has always been to empower artists and fans to connect and share through music and that means breaking down barriers that prevent great music from being heard. Whether you’re recording your first track or starting to build a fanbase, this new plan offers the tools you need to succeed—without the heavy costs typically associated with professional music distribution. By lowering the cost of entry, we’re giving more artists the opportunity to break into the music industry, find their audience, and start monetizing their work.

The Artist plan was piloted in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, with promising results. We’ve heard from thousands of artists – confirming our belief that emerging artists are eager for affordable access to professional tools and distribution.

And When You're Ready…Level Up

As artists evolve, so do their needs. If you’re an artist whose ambitions have outgrown the Artist plan, or if you’re simply looking for even more powerful tools to grow your career, Artist Pro is here to help. With unlimited uploads, 3x per month mastering credits, advanced features, full distribution capabilities, and more, Artist Pro helps you take your music career even further.

Join millions of artists on SoundCloud today, and get your music heard.  Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, we have a plan that fits your needs.