SoundExchange vs LicenseTrack
LicenseTrack vs SoundExchange
SoundExchange is a great fit for collecting performance royalties from US streaming. It’s not the right tool for sync deals, master licences, or YouTube revenue outside the US. LicenseTrack is the right tool for those — and works alongside SoundExchange for the streams it does cover.
LicenseTrack: We collect what SoundExchange can’t — direct sync fees, master license fees, and YouTube ad revenue outside the US.
SoundExchange: A US non-profit collecting performance royalties for sound recording copyright holders.
Side by side
| Feature | LicenseTrack | SoundExchange |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Direct sync, master licence fees, YouTube revenue worldwide | US streaming performance royalties only |
| Outside the US | 49+ platforms worldwide — UK, EU, AU, JP, KR, BR, … | US only |
| Direct licensing | Built-in licence workflow with PDF, signature, audit ledger | Not in scope — SoundExchange is collection-only |
| Composes with each other | Yes — register for SoundExchange collection, license direct on LicenseTrack | Yes |
| Pricing | Pro $14.99/mo, Annual $49.99/year — predictable | Free to register — SoundExchange takes a percentage |
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