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SoundCloud vs Audius: catalog facts
SoundCloud	Audius
Freemium Free to listen, with paid Go+ subscriptions for listeners and Artist Pro plans for…	Free Streaming is free for listeners.
Web	macOS, Web
Large catalog including remixes, demos and DJ sets Anyone can upload and publish their own audio	Free streaming for listeners Artists and labels can publish their own music
Some features require a paid Go+ or Artist Pro subscription Closed, centralised platform	Catalog depends on artists who choose to upload Little detail available on features beyond streaming and sharing
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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