Audius
What it is
Audius is a music streaming and sharing platform for artists, labels and fans. Listeners can discover, stream, collect, like and share tracks at no cost, while artists can upload and promote music free and choose whether releases are free or priced. Streaming is delivered at 320kbps with a 48kHz sample rate, and artists can enable lossless downloads. Search filters cover profiles, tracks, albums and playlists, with options such as genre, mood, key, BPM and download availability. Fans can buy music by credit or debit card or cryptocurrency, with payments going directly to artists; Audius takes a 10% network fee on sales. The service supports offline listening and is available on web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. Developer resources include a REST API, JavaScript SDK, OAuth login and a GraphQL subgraph. Direct messages are end-to-end encrypted, but group messaging is unavailable. Uploads must be owned or authorized, and are scanned for flagged content.
For and against
For
- Listeners can stream and share tracks at no cost.
- Artists can upload and promote music for free.
- Offline listening is supported.
- Available on mobile, desktop and web.
- Direct messages are end-to-end encrypted.
Against
- Group messaging is unavailable.
- Audius takes a 10% network fee on sales.
- Artists must own or be authorized to upload music.
The verdict
Audius serves both listeners and artists, with free streaming and artist uploads alongside paid releases. Artists should note the sales fee and upload authorization requirements.
Who it suits
Audius suits listeners looking for free music discovery and streaming, as well as artists who want to upload and promote releases. Developers may also find its API and integration tools relevant.
Plans and prices
Free Audius Music
Free streaming, uploads, and promotion · Paid content is priced by artists · 10% network fee on music sales
Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.audius.co
On the record
- API
- The REST API supports querying and streaming tracks, users, and playlists; most read endpoints need no credentials, while write actions require an API key and secret.docs.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Artist uploads
- Artists can upload and promote music for free, then offer releases free or for a price they set.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Audio quality
- Streaming is delivered at 320kbps with a 48kHz sample rate, and artists can enable lossless downloads.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Copyright policy
- Uploads must be music the uploader owns or has explicit written permission or a licensing arrangement to use, and uploads are scanned for flagged content.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Developer integrations
- Audius provides a JavaScript SDK, OAuth login, and a GraphQL subgraph hosted by The Graph for indexing Audius smart contract data.docs.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Devices
- Audius supports modern Android and iOS devices, desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, and most web browsers.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Listener features
- Listeners can discover, stream, collect, like, and share tracks at no cost.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Lossless audio
- Yeshelp.audius.co · read 23 Sep 2026
- Messaging privacy
- Audius says direct messages are end-to-end encrypted so only the sender and recipient can read them; group messaging is unavailable.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- The mobile app supports offline listening for favorited tracks, playlists, and albums.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Paid content
- Fans can buy tracks and albums using credit or debit cards or cryptocurrency, with payments going directly to artists.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Audius is a music streaming and sharing platform for artists, labels, and fans.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Sales fee
- Audius takes a 10% network fee on music sales and makes the remaining 90% available for instant withdrawal.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Search
- Search filters cover profiles, tracks, albums, and playlists, with options including genre, mood, key, BPM, and download availability.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Audius directs users to [email protected] for help with mistaken copyright takedowns and verification difficulties.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Androidhelp.audius.co · read 23 Sep 2026
- Verification
- Artist verification requires a KYC/ID check and unlocks features including Fan Clubs and Message Blasts.help.audius.co · read 5 Oct 2026
