Starts atPaid
- No free option listed
Head-to-head
Lickd vs Musicbed: which music license is right for a YouTube creator?
At a glance
Starts atFrom $179/yr
- No free option listed
Lickd licenses famous, chart music for YouTube. Prices depend on your average video views; one-off licenses start from $8 a track, and subscriptions include track credits. Musicbed is a curated library of indie and cinematic music. Its Individual plan covers web, podcasts and social accounts up to 1M followers, from $179/year in ShortStack's tool data.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Lickd | Musicbed |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Subscription with track credits, or one-off license per track | Subscription or per-project license |
| Price | One-off from $8 per track; subscription price set by your plan and your average video views | From $179/year (ShortStack data) |
| Music type | Mainstream chart tracks | Curated indie and cinematic music |
| Social coverage | YouTube channel connected to your account | Social accounts up to 1M followers on Individual; bigger needs Enterprise |
| YouTube monetization | Yes, licensed for your channel | Subscription only, not pay-per-project |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back if you do not use a credit in the first month | Not listed in our data |
| Best for | Using famous songs | Background scores |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
Lickd prices are based on YouTube views, so it is built around YouTube. For Shorts, YouTube's own Shorts audio library is free. Musicbed covers social accounts up to 1M followers, so it is a fit for brand work across apps.
How to choose
- Decide if you need a famous song or just good background music.
- Famous song on YouTube: Lickd. Connect your channel to see your price.
- Background music for many videos: Musicbed subscription.
- Read each license before posting to apps the license does not name.
Common questions
How much does Lickd cost?
One-off licenses start from $8 per track. Subscription price depends on your plan and your average YouTube video views.
Does Musicbed cover YouTube monetization?
Yes, with a subscription. Pay-per-project licenses do not include monetization.
Is Lickd or Musicbed better for vlogs?
Musicbed for cinematic background music. Lickd if you want a well known song.
Related: Artlist vs Musicbed, Artlist vs Epidemic Sound, royalty-free music.
Sources: lickd.co/pricing, musicbed.com/pricing. Musicbed's pricing page did not show dollar amounts today; the Musicbed price comes from ShortStack's tool data. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.