--- description: Learn more about SoundCloud pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: SoundCloud Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Podcast Hosting Platforms](/directory/32995/podcast-hosting/software) > [SoundCloud](/software/1013771/soundcloud) # SoundCloud Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/1013771/soundcloud Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1013771/soundcloud?page=2) > Podcasting solution that allows users to host and share podcasts from a single platform. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 109 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 109 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SoundCloud Global ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$12.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: SoundCloud Basic - Free SoundCloud Repost - $2.50/month billed yearly SoundCloud Pro Unlimited - $7.20/month when billed yearly - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Spanish - **Available Countries**: Germany ## Features - Audience Analytics - Audience Engagement - Engagement Tracking - Hosting - Moderation - Multi-Channel Distribution - Publishing/Sharing - Session Recording ## Category - [Podcast Hosting Platforms](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32995/podcast-hosting/software) ## Related Categories - [Podcast Hosting Platforms](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32995/podcast-hosting/software) - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31755/live-streaming/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I uploaded my songs to soundcloud at the minimum of 13 years ago and is still available to listen to them all. > > **Cons**: The only con that I can think of that soundcloud possess is that you have to have a monthly or yearly subscription to get the most out of your account. Older sites for music uploading like www.soundclick.com/ were free to upload as you pleased. Maybe soundcloud can learn from this and offer a better alternative to subscribing their users to become better seen when soundcloud isn't a production company and doesn't guarantee results. > > I was able to upload all the songs I ever started creating in FL Studio that I thought was worthy of listening to or that other people wouldn't mind listening to and would possibly enjoy the way my music made them feel. ----- ### "The ultimate creator launchpad" — 5.0/5 > **Angela** | *June 11, 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: From a listener’s perspective, there is simply no other platform with this level of raw, unfiltered discovery. You aren’t just stuck listening to the same mainstream radio hits; you get access to underground remixes, live sets, and bedroom demos that you literally cannot find anywhere else. It feels like a living, breathing music community rather than just a sterile streaming library. From the management side, SoundCloud is still the absolute best place to build a grassroots fanbase. The uploading process is seamless, and the ability to instantly share private tracks with collaborators or tastemakers before an official release is a lifesaver. > > **Cons**: no app is flawless. We occasionally run into minor bugs and issues with app or occasional studio dashboard glitches. However, whenever a real technical snag happens, customer support has been quick to respond and actually helpful. If you keep the mobile app updated and clear the cache once in a while, it runs beautifully. > > As someone balancing the roles of a casual listener and a page manager for an independent artist, my overall experience with SoundCloud has been incredible. It fills a massive gap that mainstream platforms completely ignore. While other apps treat audio like a sterile, one-way broadcast, SoundCloud feels like a living, interactive community where fans and creators actually talk to each other. On the management side, the platform’s customization options are exactly what an independent brand needs to look professional without a massive budget. We heavily rely on the Spotlight feature to pin our newest releases right to the top of the profile so first-time listeners see our best work immediately. Being able to customize the background artwork on our audio waveforms and turn our header banner into a direct, clickable link. ----- ### "It used to be a great, boutique platform" — 3.0/5 > **M. Cristina** | *May 25, 2025* | Broadcast Media | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: It was one of the first product that allowed independent producers to publish and share their work with no strings attached. > > **Cons**: Unresponsive customer service and ignoring the fact that there was a lot of spam clogging the channel. > > I started being a paying customer 12 years ago, when SoundCloud was a boutique business based in Berlin. They were amazing, responsive, cool and there was a real community. I remember my surprise when one morning I woke up to realise that I had been nominated 'SoundClouder of the day'. That was about 12 years ago. But soon the people there changed, I think they changed ownership and it went downhill from there. The proliferation of spam accounts was particularly bad, and I don't remember ever anyone contacting me on that regard, despite my numerous complaints. Why didn't I leave? Because in 12 years, all my production had been uploaded and shared through their system. But then, when they changed their AI policy in Feb 2025, I finally left, losing in the process all my links, comments, download contacts etc. ----- ### "Still one of the best places for Independent Artists" — 4.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *May 21, 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: A great place for independent artist to sell and share their art. Still one of the top places to find interesting artists > > **Cons**: It is not clear how useful their premium memberships can be other than being able to skip ads as you are listeneing ----- ### "Great App\!\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Isaac** | *May 7, 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: SoundCloud has been a great free platform, to present my music, to music lovers for years. It has great analytics and creates a "Community of Sound" good for any new professional recording artists to test the waters with their work\!\!\! > > **Cons**: You need a paid membership if you make more than 20 tracks to get the full benefit. > > I am overall impressed with the platform and how easy it is to upload and start seeing what people think about your music right away\! ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1013771/soundcloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1013771/soundcloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | ----- ## Structured Data