Gym Music Without the License Bill

Collecting societies charge gyms thousands per year for music licenses. Melodial includes the music and the license in one subscription.

Music + license included — from $9.99/month

Why gyms pay more than anyone else

Collecting societies charge gyms and fitness studios at premium rates because music is considered "essential" to the experience. If you run classes, the fees go up further. Multiple rooms or zones? You pay per area.

A typical gym with fitness classes can easily pay $2,000–$5,000+ per year just for the license — and that doesn't include the music itself.

What gym owners actually pay

Scenario Traditional Licensing Melodial You Save
Small gym
recorded music only		 $1,600+per year (license + streaming) $99.99per year (music + license) $1,481+per year
Gym with group classes
HIIT, spin, yoga		 $3,000+per year (license + streaming) $99.99per year (music + license) $2,881+per year
Large gym
multiple zones & classes		 $5,000+per year (license + streaming) $99.99per year (music + license) $4,881+per year

Fees based on published collecting society rate schedules. Traditional licensing does not include a music source. Melodial includes both. Price varies by region.

Built for fitness environments

High-Energy Playlists

Upbeat pop, dance, electronic, hip-hop and more to keep members motivated through every rep and set.

Clean Content Guaranteed

No explicit lyrics, ever. Safe for all-ages classes and family gym environments.

Zone-Friendly

Play different playlists in different areas. Chill in the lobby, high-energy on the floor.

Flat-Rate Pricing

One subscription covers your entire premises. No per-zone or per-class surcharges.

Voice Announcements

Promote class schedules, special offers, or welcome messages between tracks using AI-powered voice.

Offline Playback

Download playlists for areas with poor WiFi. Works even if your internet drops mid-session.

For fitness instructors too

If you teach classes at a gym, community hall, or outdoor bootcamp, you need your own music license — even if the venue has one.

Melodial covers you personally from $9.99/month, compared to the hundreds you'd pay for a traditional license. Play Melodial from your phone during classes. You're fully licensed, your music is high-energy, and there's no paperwork.

Certificate of Compliance included. Download your official license certificate from your account. Prove you're fully licensed anywhere you teach.

Playing Spotify or Apple Music in your gym? Their terms of service explicitly prohibit commercial use. You still need collecting society licenses on top — and gyms are a priority enforcement target. Melodial replaces both the music and the license.

Switch in 3 minutes

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Subscribe to Melodial — from $9.99/month. No contracts.
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Play Melodial exclusively — switch off Spotify, radio, or personal playlists during business hours.
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Cancel your existing license — download your Melodial Certificate of Compliance. You're covered.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Spotify in my gym if I have a Premium account?
No. Spotify Premium does not cover commercial use. You'd still need licenses from all relevant collecting societies, which can cost thousands per year for a gym.
Does one Melodial subscription cover my whole gym?
Yes. One subscription covers a single premises of any size — gym floor, studios, lobby, reception. No per-zone surcharges.
What about music for fitness classes?
Melodial works for classes. Play from your phone, tablet, or any connected device. If you're a freelance instructor, your own subscription covers you at any venue.
Do you have high-BPM music for HIIT and spin classes?
Yes. We have dedicated high-energy playlists with tracks specifically selected for high-intensity workouts, spin, HIIT, circuit training, and more.
What if my gym plays radio or Spotify sometimes too?
If you play any other commercially released music, you still need licenses from your local collecting societies for that music. Your Melodial certificate only covers Melodial music. To be fully covered, play Melodial exclusively.
How is Melodial so cheap for gyms?
We own or directly license every track. No middlemen, no PRO royalties. Traditional gym music licenses are expensive because they fund collecting societies that represent mainstream artists. Melodial's catalog is independent — high-quality commercial music without the licensing overhead.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Go to your account page and click Manage Subscriptions.

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