What is the difference between Tracklib and PremiumBeat for Attribution?

Tracklib (Per-Track License): yes. PremiumBeat (Standard): no.

What is the difference between Tracklib and PremiumBeat for Redistribution?

Tracklib (Per-Track License): limited. PremiumBeat (Standard): no.

What is the difference between Tracklib and PremiumBeat for Client Work?

Tracklib (Per-Track License): limited. PremiumBeat (Standard): yes.

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Tracklib vs PremiumBeat

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

License Comparison

Hover or tap any field name to see what it means. Highlighted rows indicate differences.

Field	Tracklib Per-Track License · From $1.99/track (A-C categories) Visit Tracklib	PremiumBeat Visit PremiumBeat
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	✓	✓
	Required	Not required
	✗	✗
	~Only as part of a new musical composition. Cannot redistribute the original recording as-is.	✗
	✗	✗
	✓	✓
	~Can be used in productions for other artists, but the sample license and royalty split follow the track.	✓
	✓Published	✓Published
	✓	✓
	~Refunds considered if you haven't used the sample in a released track.	~

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

PremiumBeat:

Tracklib

Per-Track License

Visit Platform

PremiumBeat

Standard

Visit Platform

Price

From $1.99/track (A-C categories)

$49/track

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download

Yes

Commercial Use

Licensed for use in new musical compositions. Revenue share applies - Tracklib takes a percentage of royalties based on the license category (A: 2%, B: 15%, C: 25-35%).

Yes

Editing

Specifically designed for sampling - you can chop, loop, pitch, and remix the recordings to create new music.

Yes

Attribution

Req'd

Exclusive Rights

Redistribution

Only as part of a new musical composition. Cannot redistribute the original recording as-is.

Print Use

Music - not applicable to physical print.

Standard License does not cover physical products or broadcast media. Use is limited to digital and online media.

Digital Use

Yes

Client Work

Can be used in productions for other artists, but the sample license and royalty split follow the track.

Yes

Survives Cancellation

Forever

Tracklib:

Tracklib is for music producers making new songs, not for background music. It licenses real recordings for sampling in new compositions.

Revenue share applies on all commercial releases using Tracklib samples. The percentage depends on the license category (A/B/C). Factor this into your release planning.

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

Attribution

Tracklib:Required

PremiumBeat:Not required

Redistribution

Tracklib:~Only as part of a new musical composition. Cannot redistribute the original recording as-is.

PremiumBeat:✗

Client Work

Tracklib:~Can be used in productions for other artists, but the sample license and royalty split follow the track.

PremiumBeat:✓

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