Artlist
AI-powered music and SFX licensing platform — royalty-free tracks for video creators, now with AI music generation built in.
AI-powered music and SFX licensing platform — royalty-free tracks for video creators, now with AI music generation built in.
Artlist is the leading subscription-based music licensing platform for video creators, offering unlimited downloads of high-quality royalty-free music and sound effects with a single annual licence covering all commercial use.
Personal ($9.99/mo billed annually) gives unlimited music and SFX with personal commercial rights. Pro ($16.60/mo) adds full broadcast and social media rights.
In 2025, Artlist added AI music generation: describe the mood, tempo, and instrumentation you need, and the AI produces an original instrumental track optimised for video — specifically designed not to compete with voiceover or dialogue.
The core library remains the biggest strength: 1.5 million curated tracks and sound effects, with filters for mood, energy, genre, and instrumentation. Sync highlighting shows where tracks work best in video.
Pros: Best music licensing for video creators, unlimited downloads with one licence, AI generation for custom tracks, massive high-quality library, clear commercial rights.
Cons: Annual commitment required for best pricing, AI music generation less advanced than Suno, no month-to-month option.
Best for: YouTubers, filmmakers, marketers, social media managers, and any video creator who needs high-quality background music with clear commercial rights.