Choosing the Right Subscription

SoundCloud offers plans tailored to how you use the platform. Whether you are a listener looking for an ad-free experience or an artist ready to distribute your music globally, find your perfect fit below.

For Listeners & DJs

Choose a plan that enhances your discovery and playback experience.

  • SoundCloud Go: Best for casual listeners. Includes ad-free listening and offline playback on millions of tracks.

  • SoundCloud Go+: Our premium experience. Grants full access to the entire catalog, high-quality audio, and student discounts (where available).

  • SoundCloud DJ: Everything in Go+, plus the ability to use SoundCloud's massive catalog directly within supported DJ software.

Feature Go Go+ DJ
Ad‑free listening
Offline playback
Full access to the SoundCloud catalog
High‑quality audio
DJ‑focused features (e.g., performance tools)

For Artists & Creators

Take your career to the next level with tools built for growth and monetization.

  • Basic (Free): The entry point. Upload up to 3 hours of audio and access basic fan insights.

  • Artist: Built for growing artists. Distribute your music to Spotify/Apple, monetize your plays, and get 1 free mastering credit per month.

  • Artist Pro: The ultimate toolkit. Unlimited uploads, advanced analytics, custom profile branding, and for collaborators.

Feature Basic (Free) Artist* Artist Pro
Upload time Up to 2 hours Up to 3 hours Unlimited
Mastering Credits 1 track per month 3 tracks per month
Spotlight tracks 1 track Up to 5 tracks
Fan insights & analytics Basic Standard Advanced
Track boosting 2 tracks per month 30 tracks per day
Monetization eligibility 2 tracks per month Unlimited
Distribution to other platforms 2 tracks per month Unlimited
Split Pay
Premium Profile Badge
Exclusive Partner Offers

Frequent Questions

Can I have both an Artist and a Listener subscription? Absolutely. Your Artist Pro subscription provides the tools to manage your career, while SoundCloud Go+ is for your personal listening experience (ad-free and offline).

Bonus for Pros: Artist Pro subscribers are eligible for 50% off a SoundCloud Go+ subscription. You can learn how to unlock this discount here.

Where are the Go, Go+, and DJ subscriptions available? Subscription availability depends on your region. See this article for details.

Ready to upgrade? Visit our Subscription Overview Page to select your plan.

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