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.

Related Resources

• How to License Your Music for YouTube Creators - Learn how creator platforms like Audiio work for artists
• Sync Licensing Companies vs Music Libraries - Compare different licensing models
• Sync Licensing Fee Calculator - Calculate potential licensing revenue
• Music Supervisor Glossary Definition - Understand how supervisors discover music on platforms like Audiio
• Official Website - Explore their catalog and subscription options