Music Licensing

50,000 royalty-free tracks and 200,000 sound effects cleared globally and perpetually, including for festivals and broadcast. No per-use fees. Free 30-day trial. Subscription from $15/month. No credit required on tracks.

Annual subscription gives unlimited downloads with a perpetual, worldwide license covering all existing and future platforms. Strong documentary and cinematic catalog. 14-day refund policy. Trusted by Netflix, Apple, and Disney productions.

60,000+ songs from 1,500+ independent artists. Subscription access plus custom licensing service for clearing well-known commercial songs for your documentary. Can facilitate licensing of any song in the world. Trusted by major documentary filmmakers and broadcasters.

Free instrumental music from Moby for independent and nonprofit filmmakers, students, and other creators. Browse tracks for documentary temp music and finished cues, then review Mobygratis licensing terms before use.

Comprehensive guide covering sync rights, master use licenses, performance royalties, clearance costs, and how to navigate music licensing for documentary films. Essential reading before locking your edit or submitting to festivals or distributors.