--- description: Review of SoundCloud Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SoundCloud | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Podcast Hosting Software](/directory/4448/podcast-hosting/software) > [SoundCloud](/software/242080/soundcloud) # SoundCloud Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/242080/soundcloud Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/242080/soundcloud?page=2) > SoundCloud is a podcasting software designed to help businesses and individuals create, upload, host and share podcasts with their target audience. Key features include track downloads, notifications, advanced insights and direct messaging. Teams using SoundCloud can distribute tracks to all major music services, extend their reach with a variety of promotional tools, pin their favorite tracks and receive payment for plays. Users can also replace tracks without losing their stats, schedule releases in advance, turn off commenting and get control over their public stats. Additionally, artists can connect with fans via direct messaging, promote tracks across discovery pages and enable track downloads. SoundCloud allows professionals to accept fan donations, pitch tracks to top playlists across major music services, monetize plays on various platforms, split payment with collaborators and receive payment with royalties. The solution is available for free as well as monthly paid subscriptions and support is extended via FAQs, knowledge base and support tickets. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 109 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 109 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SoundCloud Global ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$12.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: SoundCloud Basic - Free SoundCloud Repost - $2.50/month billed yearly SoundCloud Pro Unlimited - $7.20/month when billed yearly - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Spanish - **Available Countries**: Germany ## Features - Audience Analytics - Audience Engagement - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Dashboard - Engagement Tracking - Hosting - Mobile Access - Moderation - Multi-Channel Distribution - On-Demand Webcasting - Performance Analysis - Publishing/Sharing - Real-Time Analytics - Scheduling - Session Recording - Social Media Integration - Statistics - Video Monetization Tools ## Category - [Podcast Hosting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4448/podcast-hosting/software) ## Related Categories - [Podcast Hosting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4448/podcast-hosting/software) - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4376/live-streaming/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You can play previously loaded tracks with streaming properity. ----- ### "Great for streaming and global distribution" — 5.0/5 > **Malena** | *17 August 2023* | Music | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The possibility to distribute music for several artists > > **Cons**: The low rates that they play to artists > > I have a great experience with soundcloud. I use to distribute music for many artist. The music set up its very easy for artists and its accessible from all over the wold. ----- ### "cool free not worth paying" — 2.0/5 > **jena** | *2 January 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: you can post music and find other music just like ALL the platforms > > **Cons**: I have been with them for YEARS. thought I would finally try the Pro package and paid them 100 bucks attempted to distribute music on all the platforms its been several months and Shazam still won't acknowledge my music and the only 2 songs showing have been up there from 5-6 years ago. They also added a 2 factor verification when I paid them and I cannot log in, been trying for 2 weeks but not once have I been replied to by a human. still cant access my paid account... PRO IS NOT WORTH ANY AMOUNT of money > > meh. its a cool free app they get paid with ALL THE ADS ----- ### "SoundCloud-A platform for new creators." — 5.0/5 > **Manuel Eduardo** | *1 March 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Posting music on soundcloud is free and very easy, and this is a boon for creators looking to get their music out there. It is a friendly platform for everyone, and I consider it one of the main ones in the musical field. The interaction that fans can have when listening to the song is something very special that only soundcloud has. > > **Cons**: One of the cons of soundcloud is that it is overshadowed by larger platforms such as spotify, apple music or deezer, artists always decide to upload their content to these platforms and this is the con that I see soundcloud, but even so it is still a good source of new music. > > In my personal experience I can say that I have found very good songs on soundcloud and above all a good experience, there I keep songs from my favorite artists that are not on spotify, and that is what makes soundcloud special. ----- ### "Great music with SoundCloud" — 5.0/5 > **Hossain Md** | *4 March 2022* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: SoundCloud is very easy to use and impactful to the listeners. It has got varieties of musics and other contents. The searching feature is mostly attractive.Online streaming and creation of public as well as private album features are also engaging. This application is real time. > > **Cons**: I am happily using SoundCloud and I do not see anything to dislike about the software. > > I have been a great user of SoundCloud and it has helped me in different issues like mental ease and relaxation. This application enabled me to share the collections as well. This application is highly organised. ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/242080/soundcloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/242080/soundcloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data