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Skip to ContentAs a Twitch streamer it’s important to use music that is royalty-free in order to avoid DMCA claims and Twitch strikes, which could result in your channel being terminated.Their UI is simple to use and you will be able to download songs and SFX to use on stream with ease. Even better, they own the economic rights to their music and so they are able to offer direct licenses to their subscribers.I personally use Epidemic Sound for my content (mainly Twitch and Youtube), and I have been nothing but impressed. I am always able to easily find a song or a sound that captures perfectly what I am trying to convey with my content.With affordable pricing, a 30-day free trial, and unlimited downloads, you really can’t go wrong. They are easily my top pick for royalty-free music on Twitch.&nbsp;Their filtering system is incredible too as they allow you to filter music you’re looking for according to genre, mood, temp, instruments, and more. It’s easy to find what you’re looking for with Envato.Besides having a vast music and SFX library, they also offer other resources to creators such as royalty-free b-roll, graphics, images, and much more.This means that with Envato Elements you can have everything you need as a content creator from great music to play on stream, to awesome b-roll you can run for your Youtube videos. What more could you ask for as a content creator?Artlist has been used by many top companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook so you know it’s a brand you can trust.Furthermore, they offer flexible plans regardless of what type of content. They have a plan for those looking strictly for music, a plan for those looking only for video, and a plan for whose who want both.Their music plan is competitively priced with others on this list, but their video/music plan is much more expensive than Envatos. Almost double.Regardless, I still like them and you can still trust them to provide you with awesome royalty-free music. And their 2 months free for an annual plan is tough to beat.Similar to Envato Elements and Artlist they also have an awesome filter which helps you to pin point exactly what you are looking for.Besides music, SoundStripe also offers video that can be used as b-roll on Youtube videos, Youtube shorts, TikTok, or anywhere else really. I would even say that the quality of their videos is better than that of Envato Elements.The only downside is that although SoundStripe’s royalty-free music is competitively priced with others on this list, you will end up paying about twice as much money monthly if you choose to go with their royalty-free music / video package compared to Envato.You also will not be getting nearly as many songs and SFX to use as you would be getting with someone like Envato or Epidemic Sound. On top of that, they only offer video and not the other cool things Envato does like graphics and images.Although I do think that SoundStripe has incredible quality, I would like to see them build their library a bit more before ranking them higher on my list.They don’t offer a large library (just over 10k songs and sounds), or tons of features (no playlists), but they have enough to fit the needs of most creators.I used Tune Pocket for about a year and I never felt like I was missing out. They have good songs, good sound effects, and allow you to “favorite” content you like.For those just starting out they are a good option, but for just a few dollars more you can sign-up for a platform with more songs and more features, like Epidemic Sound, which is what I recommend doing.When you upgrade to Streamlabs Ultra you get access to over 100k songs between Streamlabs Music, Pretzel Rock, and Slip.stream.The catch is that it it will cost you about $20 a month, or $140 if you pay annually. But with that you get the music, overlays, the ability to multi-stream, and much more.I personally use Streamlabs Ultra and I think it is totally worth it, but if you already have a streaming software and are just looking for music, then I would go with something else given the price.Granted, subscribing to Pretzel Rocks will get you access to a lot more music as well as the ability to download the music, but I don’t see it as that much of an upgrade compared to what you will get with Ultra.They also don’t have SFX so if you wanted to use some SFX for things like YouTube you would have to look elsewhere.With that being said, they still have a solid selection of songs and for around $5 a month you really can’t go wrong. But personally I would rather pay a little more to get a lot more features.Now I do love OWN3D.TV’s overlays, I use them myself, but their music selection is lacking quite a bit. They only have a few hundred songs to choose from and no SFX.They are good for streamers looking to save some money since their music is free, but they would not be my primary choice since their selection is so limited. But given the fact that the music is free and they offer other resources besides just music I had to rank them here.I really like the music on FoxiMusic and you can tell the musicians put a lot into their songs. My main issue though is the price.They don’t have a monthly subscription option and so you will end up paying around $40 per track (less if you buy in bulks). That to me is a lot of money to pay for music on a Twitch stream.On top of that you will have to pay for their commercial option since their personal license tier only covers YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. If you want top quality they are great, but for most streamers there are quality options that are just much more affordable.They have quality music, and a great search engine but again you will be paying a lot if you want to use this music. There is no monthly subscription and each track costs around $20 or more depending on how you plan on using it.Although I like them, I just think there are more affordable options on this list that make a lot more sense for streamers.Not only is the music incredible, he has also collaborated with popular streamers such as Fuslie and 100 Thieves so you will be listening to music these major gamers / streamers have helped create.The only downside is that most of the music is only Spotify. And unless you have Spotify Premium, you will get hit with ads and be limited as to how many times you can skip songs.If you already have Spotify, and are just looking for a couple songs to jam to on your stream, then this is a great option. If you are looking for more songs and sound effects, then go with something like Epidemic Sound.It doesn’t have a large variety of songs, or any sound effects, but it does offer quality music for free which is nice. I would recommend Incompetech for new streamers or streamers who are on a tight budget.Monstercat places a heavy emphasis on ensuring that their artists are treated fairly and that the contracts they create are beneficial for all parties involved.Although I do like their mission, they don’t have a ton to offer when it comes to royalty-free music. They cost just about as much as others on this list while only offering a fraction of the songs and sounds.If you are familiar with Monstercat and their mission they are a cool company to support, but if you are just looking for the best music and SFX for your streams then choose another platform higher up on this list.Their UI is simple to use and you will be able to download songs and SFX to use on stream with ease. Even better, they own the economic rights to their music and so they are able to offer direct licenses to their subscribers.I personally use Epidemic Sound for my content (mainly Twitch and Youtube), and I have been nothing but impressed. I am always able to easily find a song or a sound that captures perfectly what I am trying to convey with my content.With affordable pricing, a 30-day free trial, and unlimited downloads, you really can’t go wrong. They are easily my top pick for royalty-free music on Twitch.&nbsp;Soundtrack by Twitch is full of limitations. You can’t choose specific songs or create your own playlists. You basically just find a genre you like and then play whichever song is currently playing for that genre.Worst of all, this music can’t be used on your VODs so you will have to disable VODs for your channel if you want to use this. I like Twitch, by I suggest using another platform for your royalty-free music.Here are some YouTube channels we love that specialize in copyright-free music.This channel has hundreds of songs and tons of playlists from all different genres.Vee Motsi is a very talented artist and entrepreneur. This channel focuses mainly on providing copyright free music, but it also has some vlog style content for you to get to connect with Vee more.Gamechops is full of awesome video game music remixes and is sure to induce nostalgia. If you are a gamer, then you need to check them out.For even more&nbsp;royalty-free playlists and channels on Youtube, check out my page here.Here are some awesome Spotify playlists with royalty free music for streaming.No surprise here. StreamBeats is the best place on Spotify for royalty-free music for streamers. He has collaborated with some super talented artists to create music for all types of generes: EDM, lo-fi, and much more.StreemTunes has over 1,000 royalty-free songs to choose from in a variety of genres. With so many options you’re bound to find something you like.Ninety9Lives sticks to electric type music and so they only have a few playlists. However, those playlists are jammed packed with awesome songs. But if you want something like rock or jazz, you will have to look elsewhere.NIGHTMODE has one playlist of over 100 royalty-free songs you can use on Youtube or Twitch. The music on the playlist is a mix of different genres so you will have to listen to it and see which songs stand out.Hyper Potions has a small playlist dedicated specifically to royalty-free music. Although it is not the biggest playlist, some of the songs are incredible!For even more royalty-free music on Spotify, check out my page here.&nbsp;Royalty-free music is the only type of music you are legally allowed to play on Twitch. Playing any music besides royalty-free music could result in your Twitch account being suspended or banned. You can play Spotify on Twitch as long as the music is royalty-free meaning it has no copyright. Luckily, Spotify has tons of royalty-free playlists for streamers to use on their streams without having to worry about DMCA claims. The easiest way to play background music on Twitch is by running your music player (Spotify, Soundcloud, etc.) while you stream. Another option for getting music on your Twitch stream is downloading your desired music and then adding it as a media file on your streaming software. If you choose to download your music and play it that way, check out my page here if you use OBS, and here if you use Streamlabs as I go over how to add music to these two softwares. Twitch does have free music through soundtrack.twitch.tv, but the music provided is very limited and does not allow you to choose the exact song that you want, only the genre. It is basically just a radio that you can play in the background of your stream.You are not allowed to play copyrighted music on Twitch without permission from the copyright holder. If you do play copyrighted music on Twitch, you run the risk of receiving a DMCA claim from the copyright holder and a strike from Twitch. After three Twitch strikes, your account is banned permanently. Copyrighted music would be considered any music that an individual, or group of individuals has the rights to use and distribute as they see fit. Almost every popular song has a copyright attached to it in order to protect the artist’s creative work from being stolen. To get permission to play copyrighted music on Twitch it is best to reach out to the copyright holder and ask for permission to use their music. If they are a bigger artist then your best option would be to use a company like Lickd who sells licenses to copyrighted music for creators to use. You can learn more about Lickd, as well as playing copyrighted music on Twitch, on my page here.There is no set amount of time you are allowed to play a copyrighted song and avoid DMCA. There is a myth that if you play a copyrighted song for under 9 seconds you will avoid DMCA, but this is not true. Ultimately, the person who owns the copyright decides whether or not they will file a DMCA claim.

Skip to ContentAs a Twitch streamer it’s important to use music that is royalty-free in order to avoid DMCA claims and Twitch strikes, which could result in your channel being terminated.Their UI is simple to use and you will be able to download songs and SFX to use on stream with ease. Even better, they own the economic rights to their music and so they are able to offer direct licenses to their subscribers.I personally use Epidemic Sound for my content (mainly Twitch and Youtube), and I have been nothing but impressed. I am always able to easily find a song or a sound that captures...

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