Epidemic Sound
Epidemic Sound is a large subscription catalog of 55,000+ tracks and 250,000 sound effects. The Creator plan covers one monetized channel per platform on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more once you connect your channel. Content you published while subscribed stays cleared after you cancel.
TL;DR
Creators who want a large professional catalog, sound effects and editing plugins, and can pay for a subscription. Where you can use it: Twitch safe with steps, YouTube safe with steps, TikTok safe with steps, Instagram safe with steps, Kick unconfirmed. No credit needed.
Where is Epidemic Sound safe to use?
Based on Epidemic Sound's own license terms, checked October 2026. “Copyright-free” on one platform doesn't mean safe everywhere, so we check each one.
- Safe
- Safe with steps
- Not allowed
- Not confirmed
| Twitch live streams | Safe with steps Epidemic's Twitch page says connect your Twitch channel to your plan and you can stream unlimited tracks. Only the connected channel is covered. |
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| Twitch VODs, clips & highlights | Safe with steps Covered for the connected channel while you stream. Epidemic does not publish a statement guaranteeing no Audible Magic VOD mutes, so test before relying on it. |
| YouTube videos & live streams | Safe with steps Licensed for YouTube monetization. Add your channel to the safelist in your account so claims are released automatically; publish only after safelisting. 1 monetized channel per platform on Creator. |
| TikTok | Safe with steps Pricing page says tracks can be used on any social platform, e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram. Connect your account where Epidemic offers safelisting. |
| Instagram Reels & Live | Safe with steps Covered by the social media license; Epidemic has a dedicated Instagram safelisting guide. |
| Kick | Not confirmed Epidemic's own Kick blog post does not say Kick is covered, and the pricing page only gives 'any social media platform, e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram'. Ask support before relying on it for Kick. |
Epidemic Sound at a glance
- Price
- From $14.99/mo
- 30 days free trial
- Catalog
- 55,000+ tracks + SFX
- Credit
- Not required
- Use it without a credit
- Contains
- No AI music
Genres
- Electronic
- Pop
- Cinematic
- Hip-Hop
- Rock
- Ambient
- Lo-fi
- Jazz
- Metal
Company
Epidemic Sound AB, Stockholm, Sweden (founded 2009).
Includes
- Sound effects
- Stems
- Desktop and mobile apps
- Adobe and DaVinci Resolve plugins
- AI voiceover and track adaptation tools
- Studio video soundtrack tool
Which plan you need
Creator plan: $14.99/mo billed yearly, or $24.99/mo month-to-month (our old $9.99 figure is outdated). Creator covers personal channels, sponsored/boosted content on your own channels, and monetization on 1 channel per platform. Pro ($24.99/mo yearly, $56.99 monthly) adds 3 channels per platform, client work and digital ads. No refunds on monthly or yearly plans, but access lasts to the end of the paid period.
Can you monetize?
Yes, on your connected channels: Creator allows monetizing 1 channel per platform (Pro: 3 per platform). Sponsored and boosted content on your own channels is included in Creator. Paid ads and client work need Pro or higher.
Content ID, claims, and VOD mutes
Epidemic's catalog is registered, so unsafelisted uploads can be claimed. Connect your channel and claims are released automatically. If a mistaken claim appears you dispute it using their guide. Content published AFTER your subscription ends will get claims, and Epidemic can monetize those videos.
Not sure how claims, strikes, and mutes differ? Read our DMCA guide.
Watch out for
- Creator is now $14.99/mo on yearly billing and $24.99/mo monthly, not $9.99.
- Only 1 monetized channel per platform on Creator. A second channel needs a second subscription or Pro.
- You must safelist each channel BEFORE you publish.
- If you cancel, content published while subscribed stays cleared, but new videos using the music get claimed.
- Tracks you downloaded but did not publish during your subscription are not cleared after you cancel.
- Client work and digital ad campaigns need Pro, not Creator.
- No refunds on monthly or yearly plans.
Epidemic Sound FAQ
Is Epidemic Sound safe to use on Twitch?
Yes, with conditions. Live streams: Epidemic's Twitch page says connect your Twitch channel to your plan and you can stream unlimited tracks. Only the connected channel is covered. VODs and clips: Covered for the connected channel while you stream. Epidemic does not publish a statement guaranteeing no Audible Magic VOD mutes, so test before relying on it.
Will Epidemic Sound music get my YouTube videos claimed?
Yes, with conditions. Licensed for YouTube monetization. Add your channel to the safelist in your account so claims are released automatically; publish only after safelisting. 1 monetized channel per platform on Creator. Epidemic's catalog is registered, so unsafelisted uploads can be claimed. Connect your channel and claims are released automatically. If a mistaken claim appears you dispute it using their guide. Content published AFTER your subscription ends will get claims, and Epidemic can monetize those videos.
Can I use Epidemic Sound on TikTok, Instagram, or Kick?
TikTok: Yes, with conditions. Pricing page says tracks can be used on any social platform, e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram. Connect your account where Epidemic offers safelisting. Instagram: Yes, with conditions. Covered by the social media license; Epidemic has a dedicated Instagram safelisting guide. Kick: Not confirmed. Epidemic's own Kick blog post does not say Kick is covered, and the pricing page only gives 'any social media platform, e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram'. Ask support before relying on it for Kick.
Is Epidemic Sound free?
No, it's paid. Pricing: From $14.99/mo. Free trial: 30 days. Creator plan: $14.99/mo billed yearly, or $24.99/mo month-to-month (our old $9.99 figure is outdated). Creator covers personal channels, sponsored/boosted content on your own channels, and monetization on 1 channel per platform. Pro ($24.99/mo yearly, $56.99 monthly) adds 3 channels per platform, client work and digital ads. No refunds on monthly or yearly plans, but access lasts to the end of the paid period.
Do I need to credit Epidemic Sound?
No, credit isn't required. No credit required. Instead you connect (safelist) each channel to your Epidemic Sound account before publishing so claims are released automatically.
Can I monetize content that uses Epidemic Sound?
Yes, on your connected channels: Creator allows monetizing 1 channel per platform (Pro: 3 per platform). Sponsored and boosted content on your own channels is included in Creator. Paid ads and client work need Pro or higher.