Audiio

Audiio is a premium royalty-free music licensing platform founded in 2020 by Clay Jones, a former Universal Music Group artist. The platform offers a curated catalog of 30,000+ songs and sound effects from 450+ independent artists, with a unique Lifetime Membership option that sets it apart from subscription-only competitors.

How Audiio Works

Audiio operates on a subscription and lifetime membership model. Creators download and license music for their projects, with each license valid in perpetuity. Even if a subscription is canceled, projects created during the active period remain fully licensed.

Their pricing tiers include:

• Creator ($14.99/month): Personal social media and podcast use, 1 YouTube channel monetization
• Pro ($199/year): Client projects, unlimited YouTube monetization, local TV broadcast, AI search tools
• Pro+ ($360/year): Everything in Pro plus Voices catalog and clients of any size
• Lifetime Music ($499 one-time): Perpetual access to the entire music catalog with no recurring fees
• Enterprise: Custom plans for teams of 100+ employees with multi-seat licensing

Audiio adds 200 to 300 new songs monthly through its A&R team, which works directly with musicians, labels, and publishers. The platform also offers AI-powered tools including LinkMatch AI for search and Hans AI for music generation.

The company operates under Abiya Music Group LLC as of 2026 and is headquartered in Los Angeles.

Real-World Example

A freelance video editor producing YouTube content for a brand client subscribes to Audiio Pro at $199/year. Over 12 months, they download 80 tracks across 30 client projects. Each track would cost approximately $50 from a per-track marketplace, totaling $4,000. With Audiio Pro, the editor pays $199 total, saving $3,801. All 30 projects remain licensed forever, even if the editor cancels after year one.

For artists, Audiio pays royalties based on usage. When a track is downloaded and used in a monetized video, the artist receives a share of the licensing revenue. The platform's revenue-sharing model distributes income based on actual usage rather than flat per-stream rates.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

Audiio is accessible to independent artists through their open submission process. The platform accepts modern, commercial-ready tracks with clean production. Here is what you need to know:

• Submit through their website with your best 3 to 5 tracks
• Tracks must be broadcast-quality with clean mixes and proper metadata
• Instrumental versions and stems increase your chances of acceptance
• The platform favors contemporary genres (electronic, hip-hop, pop, cinematic)
• Accepted artists gain exposure to 450+ fellow creators and their client base

Audiio's Lifetime Membership model creates a different revenue dynamic than pure subscription platforms. Since lifetime members pay once and download forever, artist royalties from lifetime users may be distributed differently. Read our guide on library music and production music as passive income to understand how royalty-free platforms compensate artists.

Company Type and Licensing Model

Audiio is a subscription-based royalty-free music licensing platform. It is not a production music library (which owns and produces its own catalog) or a music publisher (which administers copyrights on behalf of songwriters). Audiio licenses music from independent artists on a non-exclusive basis and distributes it to creators through subscription and lifetime membership tiers.

The platform operates on three pricing structures:

• Subscription: Monthly ($14.99/month Creator) or annual ($199/year Pro, $360/year Pro+) plans with unlimited downloads during the active period.
• Lifetime membership: One-time payment of $499 for perpetual access to the music catalog with no recurring fees. A separate Lifetime Elements upgrade ($149 one-time) provides perpetual access to stems.
• Enterprise: Custom plans for organizations with 100+ employees, including multi-seat licensing and All Media coverage.

All licenses are non-exclusive, worldwide, and valid in perpetuity for projects created during the active subscription period. Artists retain 100% ownership of their master and publishing rights.

Catalog Size and Genre Coverage

Audiio's catalog contains:

• 30,000+ songs from 450+ independent artists
• 200,000+ sound effects
• 200 to 300 new songs added monthly through the A&R team
• Music licensed in 180+ countries to date

Genre coverage spans electronic, hip-hop, pop, cinematic, ambient, and trending categories. The platform leans toward modern, commercial-ready tracks with broadcast-quality production. Catalog tracks include stems and alternate mixes for editorial flexibility.

Audiio also offers AI-powered search tools including LinkMatch AI (which finds tracks similar to a reference URL or keyword) and Hans AI (which generates music based on user prompts). The platform operates under Abiya Music Group LLC as of 2026.

Client Base

Audiio serves independent creators and professional media producers:

• YouTube creators and content creators: Pro plan for monetized channels, social media content, and podcasts
• Freelance filmmakers and videographers: Client projects, wedding films, travel edits, branded content
• Advertising agencies: Commercial campaigns including Super Bowl advertisements, Wrangler's 70th anniversary campaign, and Mars Inc's global campaign for Galaxy Chocolates
• Brands: Nike, Netflix, Apple, Porsche, IBM, Trainline, and Adidas
• Production companies: Music for animatics, cuts, and social-only deliverables
• Social media managers: Content across multiple platforms and channels

How Audiio Pays Artists

Audiio operates a non-exclusive sync licensing model. Artists retain full ownership of their master and publishing rights. Payment details:

• Revenue share: Audiio pays royalties based on actual usage. When a track is downloaded and used in a monetized video, the artist receives a share of the licensing revenue. The exact percentage split is not publicly disclosed.
• Usage-based distribution: Revenue is distributed based on each track's download and usage volume, not flat per-stream rates. Tracks that get more placements earn more.
• Non-exclusive agreement: Artists can license the same tracks on other platforms and pursue direct licensing deals outside Audiio, as long as those inquiries do not originate from Audiio's marketing efforts.
• No upfront fees paid to artists: Audiio does not pay upfront fees for accepting tracks. Artists earn from ongoing usage revenue.
• Lifetime membership revenue: Since lifetime members pay once and download forever, artist royalties from lifetime users are distributed from a separate pool. The exact mechanics of this pool are not publicly detailed.
• PRO royalties: Tracks used in broadcast media generate separate performance royalties collected through PROs, paid directly to writers and publishers.

Comparison: Audiio vs Other Royalty-Free Music Platforms

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• Official Website - Explore their catalog and subscription options