Copyright-Free Music

Music you can use on a monetized video without a claim landing on it.

Last checked 2026-09-05

How to read this

Every source here permits monetized use, but the conditions differ — some require a credit in your description, and subscription licences usually cover only videos published while you were subscribed. Read the terms once properly; a claim is far more expensive than the subscription.

YouTube Audio Library

Free music cleared for monetized use, built into YouTube Studio.

Pricing: Free
Free tier: Everything
Best for: Anyone who wants zero copyright risk with zero cost
Watch out: Heavily used, so tracks are recognisable. Some require attribution — check each one.

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Epidemic Sound

Subscription library with a clean licence that covers monetized YouTube use.

Pricing: From roughly $10/mo
Free tier: 30-day trial
Best for: Channels wanting music that does not sound like every other upload
Watch out: Your licence covers videos published while subscribed — read the terms on lapsing.

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Uppbeat

Free tier with credit, plus a low-cost paid plan that removes attribution.

Pricing: Free with credit · paid from roughly $7/mo
Free tier: Usable, with attribution required
Best for: Small channels that want better music than the free defaults
Watch out: The free tier needs a credit in your description — easy to forget.

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