Skip to main content

How am I allowed to use the music I license from PremiumBeat?

Updated over 7 months ago

Usage rights are determined by the type of license you buy for each track. We offer 4 simple music license options:


Creator License

The Creator License covers all edits and language versions of a single project worldwide in perpetuity for the following uses (client work is not allowed):

  • Websites, social media and podcasts

  • Video-sharing websites such as YouTube/Vimeo

  • Student theatrical projects such as films and plays

Standard License

The Standard License covers all edits and language versions of a single project worldwide in perpetuity for the following uses (client work is allowed):

  • Websites, social media and podcasts

  • Video-sharing websites such as YouTube/Vimeo

  • Student theatrical projects such as films and plays


Premium License

The Premium License includes everything in the Standard License, plus, any of the following uses in one country:

  • Any projects on broadcast TV/radio

  • Any projects on VOD/OTT ("on-demand" services like Netflix or Hulu)

  • Industrial uses like point-of-sale, trade shows or conferences

The Premium License can also be used worldwide for:

  • Films with a budget of up to $2M USD and their associated trailers

  • Up to 1000 downloads for any free or revenue-generating app

  • Video games with a budget of up to $2M USD and their associated trailers

Business License

The Business License includes everything in the Premium License, plus, any of the following uses in up to five countries:

  • Any projects on broadcast TV/radio

  • Any projects on VOD/OTT ("on-demand" services like Netflix or Hulu)

  • Industrial uses like point-of-sale, trade shows or conferences

The Business License can also be used worldwide for:

  • Films with a budget of up to $5M USD and their associated trailers

  • Up to 50,000 downloads for any free or revenue-generating app

  • Video games with a budget of up to $5M USD and their associated trailers

All licenses also include indemnity for the same amount that is paid for the license.


We offer unlimited subscriptions for our Creator and Standard Licenses. You can read more about our Unlimited Subscriptions here.

Premium and Business Licenses are only available as single-track purchases. Please see our license page for more details on individual license options.

If you are not sure which license is right for your needs or you require broader coverage, simply contact us.

Did this answer your question?