SoundCloud The European alternative to Apple Music
Music platform with direct artist monetisation
Germany Streaming instead of Apple Music
About SoundCloud
SoundCloud enables musicians to upload and monetise their work directly. The platform offers a licensing model under which artists retain full control over their content and can generate direct revenue.
Highlights
- Over 400 million tracks – the largest open music library
- Independent artists, DJs, remixes and podcasts
- Artists can upload and monetise content directly
- Discover music unavailable on any other service
- Offline listening and ad-free streaming with Go+
Why European?
- Founded in Berlin in 2007 – European tech startup
- European headquarters, GDPR-compliant operations
- Supports independent and European music creators
- No US corporate background – independent company
Pricing
Free (ad-supported) · SoundCloud Go from 5.99 €/month · Go+ from 9.99 €/month
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