The European Alternative to Artlist & PremiumBeat
A European music platform built on substance
Global music. European standards.
100% human-made
Our catalog is created by real composers. No AI-generated tracks - clear authorship and accountability.
EU law & GDPR
Licensing and platform operations happen in Europe. That provides predictability - especially for agencies and institutions.
Built for long-term use
For content that stays online for years: license proof and rights chains are documented and traceable.
Why international music platforms are not suitable for every use case
US legal framework & licensing models
Many international platforms operate under US law. License terms can change - often without influence from European customers.
Unclear situation after cancellation
What happens to existing videos, campaigns or archived content after cancellation? This question often remains unanswered.
Limited suitability for institutions
Public institutions, municipalities and large organizations require documented rights chains and long-term predictability.
Audiocrowd compared to international music platforms
| Audiocrowd | International platforms | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | European Union | Often US-based |
| Authorship | Real, identifiable composers | Sometimes less transparent / anonymized |
| AI-generated music | No | In parts |
| License documentation | Documented & traceable | Often limited |
| Use after cancellation | Clearly regulated | Often unclear |
| Long-term archive use | Suitable | Limited |
| Public sector | Suitable | Often problematic |
| Data protection (GDPR) | GDPR-compliant | Limited |
| Platform operation | Made in the EU (Germany) | Often outside the EU |
| GEMA situation for Germany | Verified and documented per track | Typically catalog-wide direct deals; no publicly documented per-track verification |
| Risk of additional collecting society claims | Minimized through explicit per-track verification | Cannot be fully excluded depending on track, usage and region |
Note: This comparison is based on publicly available licensing terms of international platforms and typical requirements of European customers.
GEMA freedom & license documentation - transparent and traceable
Per-track verification
Each track in the Audiocrowd catalog is verified individually. This includes assessing whether GEMA-related claims may apply in Germany.
Documented license proof
For every license, we provide traceable documentation - including authorship and licensing information.
Reduced risk for customers
Through explicit per-track verification, the risk of unexpected collecting society claims is minimized - especially relevant for agencies and public institutions.
Note: Verification is carried out to the best of our knowledge based on available rights information and does not replace individual legal advice.
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Who Audiocrowd is best suited for
Agencies & creator teams
For campaigns, client work and social content - with clear license documentation and predictable usage.
See suitable plansPublic sector & municipalities
For image films, culture and tourism projects - including traceable documentation and GEMA-related verification processes.
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For brand communication, internal videos and long-term archives - legally secure and GDPR-compliant.
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For recurring formats, podcasts, docs and productions - global creativity, European standards.
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Note: Details on GEMA verification and license documentation can be found in the FAQs.
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