TuneFreq vs SoundCloud
Sell and monetise vs upload-only. One storefront for music, digital goods, and subscriptions.
Section 01
SoundCloud is where many artists upload, share, and get discovered. TuneFreq is where you sell and fans own. If you want one place to monetise your music with direct sales, digital goods, and Patreon-like subscriptions—without juggling repost partners or payout thresholds—here's how we compare.
Section 02
TuneFreq: You keep 95% of every sale. We take 5%. On your first $5,000 in revenue, we take 0% (launch incentive). Payment processing is separate—typically around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Fans buy once and own the music; you can also offer subscriptions and digital goods (presets, samples, ebooks) on the same storefront.
SoundCloud: Monetisation is via Repost by SoundCloud (distribution + partner program) or direct fan payments; revenue share and thresholds vary. Discovery and streaming are the main focus; selling downloads and owning files are not first-class in the same way as a dedicated marketplace.
Why both? Use SoundCloud for reach and demos. Use TuneFreq to sell full releases, lossless downloads, physicals, and subscriptions—one dashboard, one audience.
Section 03
| Feature | TuneFreq | SoundCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership (listener) | Yes—buy once, keep forever | Streaming / limited downloads |
| Revenue model (artist) | Per sale: you keep 95% (0% first $5k) | Partner program / distribution; varies |
| Music + digital goods + subscriptions | Yes—one storefront | Focused on streaming; monetisation separate |
| Bulk upload | Yes | Yes |
| Direct artist support | Yes—fans buy from you, leave notes | Community features |
| Discovery | Community radio, stories, liner notes | Feed, playlists, reposts |
Section 04
Adding TuneFreq alongside SoundCloud gives you a dedicated place to sell. Upload your catalog (bulk upload supported), set your prices, and share your artist page. Sign up as an artist, then see For Artists and Compare for more.