The Smart Alternative to the "Big Three"
Soundtrack Your Brand, Mood Media, and Rockbot are all legitimate, fully licensed services. They also start at $25 to $45 a month per location. Melodial gives you fully licensed background music for a flat $6.99 a month.
How we stack up against the industry giants
The big commercial music services license their music from the US performing rights organizations and carry that cost in their price. Melodial owns or directly licenses its entire catalog, so there are no PRO royalties to pass on. Here is how the numbers and the model compare for a single location.
| Provider | Monthly | Annual | Catalog & Licensing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melodial | $6.99 | $69.99 | Owns 100%. No PROs involved. |
| Soundtrack Your Brand | $35+ | $420+ | Licensed via ASCAP, BMI, GMR. |
| Rockbot | $25+ | $300+ | Licensed via all major PROs. Player extra (one-time). |
| Mood Media | $26+ | $315+ | Licensed music on Signature tier and up. |
Competitor pricing is indicative and varies by venue, zones, and contract. Confirm current rates with each provider. Mood Media's cheaper Fundamentals tier does not include licensed music, so the figure shown is the Signature tier, its lowest plan with licensed music. Other licensed services such as SoundMachine sit in a similar $25 to $35 per month range. Annual figures reflect annual billing where available.
One honest difference first
The big three carry mainstream chart hits, and Melodial does not. Our catalog made up of tracks from original artists made for commercial venues, with no explicit content. If your brand depends on customers hearing the current Top 40, one of the big providers is the better fit, and we'd rather tell you that up front. If you want the lowest predictable price and no licensing to manage, Melodial is built for you.
Why Melodial costs a fraction of the rest
The big providers act as licensed middlemen for music registered with the performing rights organizations, and those royalties are built into your monthly fee. Melodial manages its own commercial catalog. Because our tracks are not registered with ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or GMR, there are no royalty fees to pass on to you, and no PRO ever enters the picture.
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The cost of doing nothing
Statutory damages up to $150,000 per song. Using a personal Spotify or Apple Music account for your business breaks both their terms and US copyright law, and rights holders actively pursue businesses that do. For $6.99 a month, Melodial removes that risk entirely.
Everything you need for $6.99
Curated Business Streams
Expertly crafted stations for retail, dining, and fitness. Keep the atmosphere fresh without the high cost.
Mobile App Access
Full control from your phone. Download our professional player for iOS and Android.
AI Voice Announcements
Inject specials and promotions directly into your stream using our built-in AI voice tools.
No Explicit Content
100% brand-safe music. No swearing or inappropriate lyrics, guaranteed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melodial a legal alternative to Soundtrack, Rockbot, and Mood Media?
Why is Melodial so much cheaper than the big three?
Do the big providers have mainstream hits that Melodial doesn't?
Will I get proof that I'm licensed?
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