release music on SoundCloud and earn money with it.
SoundCloud is the platform for scenes: comments directly in the waveform, reposts, DJ mixes, and newcomers finding their first fans here. Anyone can upload a track themselves – but it only gets monetized once it's officially delivered or activated. With OGRECORDS™, you deliver your song to SoundCloud and all other stores.
- 10% revenue share, no subscription
- ISRC & UPC included
- you keep your masters
- delivery time after approval
- 1–3 business daysSoundCloud
- estimated per stream value
- ≈ $0.0025≈ $2.50 per 1,000 streams, gross
- our commission
- 10%revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
- master rights
- 100%remain yours – always
own upload or distribution?
an upload via your SoundCloud profile is quick, but remains limited to SoundCloud. via distribution, the same song with ISRC and official metadata is delivered to SoundCloud and monetized there – and simultaneously released on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other platforms.
how to earn money on SoundCloud?
SoundCloud pays for plays from subscriptions and advertising. the amount per play is lower than for pure subscription services, but the community is particularly active: reposts and comments quickly spread tracks within the relevant scene. your SoundCloud earnings, along with all other platforms, flow into your statement.
avoid duplicates
if your song is already on your profile as your own upload, it may appear twice after official delivery. decide beforehand which version should remain, and set the old one to private if necessary – this way, plays, likes, and comments are not split across two entries.
SoundCloud as a test lab
many artists use SoundCloud to share demos, edits, or mixes and see what resonates. the finished song then goes out officially via distribution – with all rights, codes, and earnings on every platform.
in 5 steps: how your song officially gets on SoundCloud
- 01
register for free
create account, digitally sign distribution agreement, confirm identity.
- 02
upload track and cover
WAV, FLAC, or AIFF, cover art from 3000 × 3000 pixels.
- 03
enter metadata
write title and artist as on your SoundCloud profile, so fans can immediately identify the official track.
- 04
select stores and date
SoundCloud is pre-selected with all stores. the release date is at least five business days in the future.
- 05
clean up old uploads
before release, decide whether an earlier self-upload of the song should be set to private.
how much do streams on SoundCloud pay?
SoundCloud pays for plays from subscription and advertising revenue. the values below are rough averages and depend heavily on the proportion of paying listeners.
Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.
how to get more out of SoundCloud
activate community
ask friends, labels, and scene accounts for reposts on release day – reposts are SoundCloud's most important distribution channel.
answer comments
comments in the waveform are public. those who respond build a loyal audience faster.
only one official version
duplicate uploads split plays and likes. keep one version public.
forward to major stores
link a Smart Link in the track description so fans can also save the song on Spotify and Apple Music.
ready for SoundCloud?
account in minutes, release wizard guides you through every step.
frequently asked questions about SoundCloud
can i earn money on SoundCloud?
yes. songs delivered via a distributor are monetized on SoundCloud. earnings appear in your statement along with all other platforms.
what's the difference between self-upload and distribution?
a self-upload remains on SoundCloud. via distribution, the song appears with ISRC and official metadata on SoundCloud and simultaneously on all other streaming platforms.
what happens to my previous upload?
it remains until you delete it or set it to private. to avoid duplicates, it's best to decide on one version before release.
how long does it take for my song to be on SoundCloud?
after our review and delivery, usually a few business days.
what does it cost to release on SoundCloud?
no fixed costs. we keep 10% of earnings, you keep all rights.
your release doesn't just appear on SoundCloud
With the same upload, you deliver to all platforms in the network – here are the instructions for the most important ones.
your song officially on SoundCloud.
monetized on SoundCloud and on all major stores at the same time. start for free.
SoundCloud is a trademark of its respective owner. OGRECORDS™ is an independent music distributor and is not affiliated with SoundCloud.