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ccMixter vs PremiumBeat

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between ccMixter and PremiumBeat.

License Comparison

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PremiumBeat:
c
ccMixter
Free
P
PremiumBeat
Standard
Price
Free
$49/track

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
License is explicitly 'Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International', prohibiting commercial use.
Yes
Editing
Remixing is encouraged - it's the core purpose of the platform.
Yes
Attribution
Req'd
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
CC BY-NC 4.0 allows redistribution under the same license terms.
No
Print Use
No
Standard License does not cover physical products or broadcast media. Use is limited to digital and online media.
Digital Use
Yes
Yes
Client Work
Noncommercial restriction would prohibit use in paid client work.
Yes
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
ccMixter:

Licenses vary per track. Always check the specific Creative Commons license (CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC0) before using.

CC BY-NC tracks cannot be used in any commercial or monetized context, including YouTube monetization.

PremiumBeat:

PremiumBeat is owned by Shutterstock. Licenses purchased through Shutterstock subscription plans may have different terms than direct PremiumBeat purchases.

Each license covers a single production or project. Using the same track in a separate project requires purchasing an additional license.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Commercial Use

ccMixter:
PremiumBeat:

Attribution

ccMixter:Required
PremiumBeat:Not required

Redistribution

ccMixter:
PremiumBeat:

Client Work

ccMixter:
PremiumBeat:

Indemnification

ccMixter:
PremiumBeat:

Refund Policy

ccMixter:
PremiumBeat:~

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