About Bensound
Bensound provides royalty free background music and sound effects for online video. Its tracks are composed by independent artists and licensed on a per-track or subscription basis.
What it does
You browse or search for tracks by style and mood, preview them and choose a licence that fits your project. Pay-per-track and subscription options are both available. The site also offers a sound effects library with items such as wind chimes, thunder and vocal reactions.
Key features
- Royalty free tracks for video projects
- Sound effects such as thunder, chimes and reactions
- Pay-per-track or All Access subscription plans
- Licences stay valid after a membership ends
Who it's for
YouTubers, social media creators, filmmakers and small businesses making promotional videos who need background music without licensing trouble.
Pricing and good to know
Tracks are licensed on a pay-per-track basis or through All Access subscriptions, and the site also has a free music section. The site says projects that use its music stay cleared after a membership ends, which helps for long-running channels. Read the licence terms for the plan you choose before you publish.
Highlights
- Royalty free tracks for video projects
- Sound effects such as thunder, chimes and reactions
- Pay-per-track or All Access subscription plans
- Licences stay valid after a membership ends
