AudioJungle

AudioJungle is a pay-per-track royalty-free music marketplace operated by Envato, featuring over 2.4 million tracks and sound effects from independent musicians and audio engineers. Founded in 2008 and based in Australia, it offers low-cost licensing starting from $1 per track, making it one of the most affordable stock music marketplaces available.

How AudioJungle Works

AudioJungle operates as part of the Envato Market ecosystem alongside ThemeForest, CodeCanyon, and GraphicRiver. Unlike subscription-based platforms, AudioJungle uses a pay-per-track model where buyers purchase individual tracks or sound effects.

Their content categories include:

• Music tracks across all genres
• Music Packs (bundled collections)
• Music Kits (customizable song arrangements)
• Sound Source Files
• Logos and Idents
• Sound effects (1.2 million+ available)

License tiers scale with usage scope:

• Standard License: Covers web, digital, and social media use
• Broadcast (1 Million): Covers broadcast up to 1 million end users
• Mass Reproduction: Covers physical distribution
• Broadcast (10 Million): Covers broadcast up to 10 million end users
• Broadcast and Film: Covers theatrical and large-scale broadcast use

Envato also offers Envato Elements, a subscription-based alternative with unlimited downloads across all asset types (video, music, photos, templates). Elements uses a single license for unlimited downloads, but each use must be registered. AudioJungle remains the better option for one-time purchases of specific tracks.

Every item on AudioJungle is hand-reviewed by the Envato team before approval, which maintains quality standards despite the massive catalog size.

Real-World Example

A small business needs background music for a 2-minute promotional video. They find a suitable corporate track on AudioJungle priced at $12 with a Standard License. The license covers web and social media use, which fits their needs. If the same video runs as a local TV commercial, they need the Broadcast (1 Million) license at approximately $40 to $80. For a national TV campaign, the Broadcast (10 Million) license costs $100 to $200.

For artists, AudioJungle pays a percentage of each sale. An artist selling a track at $12 with a Standard License might earn 50% to 70% of the sale price, depending on whether they sell exclusively on Envato. Non-exclusive sellers earn a lower percentage but can sell the same tracks on other platforms. A popular track with 500 monthly sales at $12 each generates $3,000 to $4,200 in monthly revenue for the artist.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

AudioJungle is one of the easiest marketplaces to join. There are no exclusive contracts required, and you can sell the same music on other platforms simultaneously. Here is what you need to know:

• Create a free Envato account and upload tracks for review
• Each item is hand-reviewed, so quality matters. Rejected items come with feedback.
• Set your own prices within Envato's guidelines
• Exclusive sellers earn higher percentages (up to 70%) but cannot sell the same tracks elsewhere
• Non-exclusive sellers earn lower percentages (around 30% to 50%) but retain full distribution freedom
• Tags and descriptions directly affect search visibility, so optimize them carefully

The high-volume, low-price model means individual track earnings are small, but popular tracks can generate consistent passive income over years. Read our guide on library music and production music as passive income to learn how to build a profitable catalog on marketplace platforms.

Related Resources

• How to License Your Music for YouTube Creators - Understand how creators use marketplace music
• Sync Licensing Companies vs Music Libraries - Compare marketplace vs library models
• Sync Licensing Fee Calculator - Calculate potential licensing revenue
• Sync License Glossary Definition - Learn the legal framework for music licensing
• Official Website - Browse the marketplace and start selling