{"id":1320,"date":"2020-02-18T13:37:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T13:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=1320"},"modified":"2025-09-09T07:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:20:00","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-artlist-and-other-royalty-free-music-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-artlist-and-other-royalty-free-music-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between Artlist and Other Royalty-Free Music Platforms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction to royalty-free music<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to creating a video, you have no doubts. You have a clear vision of how you want to shoot it, you know what camera to use and you know your style. The confusion begins when it\u2019s time to choose the music<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have an idea of the type of song you want for your content, but do you know where to look? is that song copyrighted<\/a> or is it royalty-free? And the list of questions goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this aspect, some royalty-free platforms solve most of these doubts. They are companies dedicated to licensing music without copyright<\/a>. All of them offer quality music and a license that protects you from future copyright claims<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that your questions have been answered, you have to decide which of these companies to choose from. There are many platforms out there, and on the surface, they all seem to provide the perfect solution for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, when you dig a little deeper, differences begin to emerge. To find the right platform for your needs, you need to understand what makes each platform different from the others. To save you valuable time. We did the research for you and checked all the top licensing providers to see who stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, we want to mention that we have immense respect for all the companies in the industry. Each provides a different solution and does it well. There are also many similarities between the companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing you may have doubts about is whether a platform meets your needs. Most types of music licenses<\/a> have a lot of fine print<\/a>, like where you can use the music, with what type of content and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s go over the factors that you need to consider to make an informed decision and see how Artlist differs from the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music library<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things a content creator looks for when finding music for their projects is variety. To find the soundtrack you are looking for, you need songs in different genres and moods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a music library of over 12,000 songs, Artlist more than meets the needs of any user. In addition, their royalty-free music<\/strong><\/a> library grows every day with about 150 new songs per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that Artlist\u2019s library is not the biggest in the field. However, new songs are added to the catalog every day, and there is no compromise on music quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

User experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there\u2019s an element that truly defines the difference between the non-copyrighted music<\/a> platforms is most obvious, it\u2019s the user experience they offer. Have you ever spent hours clicking and scrolling through a disorganized and confusing menu? Good UX is designed to prevent that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browsing the web, filtering the music and searching for the perfect song, among other things, are key points when rating a service as mediocre or excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this respect, Artlist offers a user experience that is incomparable and very different from its competitors. The design is impeccable, minimalist, and visually pleasing, making navigating through its menus fluid and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The platform has drop-right menus that remain visible at all times and don\u2019t interfere with filtering the songs or performing searches. Plus, all the songs that match your search are on the same screen, providing all the information you need like song name, composer, duration, a short description and the song\u2019s waveform, which offer an initial indication of whether the song fits your video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search filters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We just mentioned that the search filters are visible at all times. This is a feature that Artlist shares with other platforms. You can also find the mood, genre and instrument filters at other music licensing sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Video Theme filter is unique to Artlist. It displays songs based on the theme of your video. For example, if your production features slow-motion videos, ‘Time Lapse’ will be most suitable. If you\u2019re creating content for a YouTube channel, ‘Vlog<\/a>‘ will guide you to find the perfect theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artlist\u2019s\u00a0Spotlight<\/a>\u00a0is another place that can help you speed up your search. In the Spotlight section, you can find curated collections that consist of songs inspired by a specific theme, such as\u00a0songs for the big screen<\/a>\u00a0inspired by the Oscars, the\u00a0best songs for commercials<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0emotional songs for a wedding video<\/a>. Browsing one of these collections can save you a lot of time. The Spotlight section gives you quick access to the\u00a0most popular artists<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0albums<\/a>\u00a0of the moment. For more inspiration, you can click the\u00a0Featured Videos<\/a>\u00a0tab and watch some of the best videos that use Artlist\u2019s music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

License<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most complex and important points when choosing a royalty-free music platform is licensing. Fortunately, this is one of Artlist’s strengths since they made it their mission to simplify everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the royalty-free music platforms that propose different licenses depending on the following, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n