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Indie alternatives to Epidemic Sound

3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Epidemic Sound does, 1 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Uppbeat	Free plan	–	–	Web
Artlist	Paid	–	–	Web
SOUNDRAW	Paid	–	–	Web, API

The alternatives

1. Uppbeat

Free music for creators

Royalty-free music and sound effects for YouTubers and creators, with free and paid plans.

Free plan · Web · Website ↗

2. Artlist

Music, footage and templates for video creators

Subscription platform for royalty-free music, sound effects, stock footage, templates and AI tools.

Paid · Web · Website ↗

3. SOUNDRAW

Royalty-free AI music for creators

AI music generator that creates customizable royalty-free tracks for videos and content.

Paid · Web, API · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to Epidemic Sound?

Yes. 1 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Uppbeat.

What makes these alternatives to Epidemic Sound “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Epidemic Sound.

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