Soundex

Music licenses

Clear commercial and attribution rules for every download.

CC0 Public Domain

CC0 music is the most permissive option: creators waive rights so you can use tracks anywhere forever — no credit, no royalties, no claims when you download from FreeSoundHub. What does the CC0 license allow? Under Creative Commons Zero you may copy, modify, remix, sell and redistribute — commercially or personally — without asking permission or naming the artist. YouTube and TikTok monetization Client work you hand off Apps, games and templates Paid ads where credits are impossible Remixes and derivative sound design How to choose CC0 vs other FreeSoundHub licenses Need zero paperwork and zero credits? Choose CC0. Okay crediting the artist? CC-BY unlocks more tracks. Need commercial use without CC branding? See no-attribution. Still confused? Read Creative Commons guide. Compare terms in royalty free vs copyright free. NeedBest licenseCredit required? Max freedom / ads / appsCC0No Larger catalog, easy creditCC-BYYes Commercial, no CC labelNo-attributionNo Tip: CC0 is ideal when your deliverable will be re-edited by clients who will never see your description box. People also ask about CC0 music Is CC0 the same as public domain? Functionally very close — the waivers put the work as close to public domain as law allows. Can I sell a pack that includes CC0 tracks? You can include them in larger products, but do not claim you own exclusive rights to the raw track. Do I still need to download from FreeSoundHub? Yes — use our files and track pages so you know exactly what you received. Every FreeSoundHub track shows its license on the download page. Compare options on our licenses hub, or read royalty free vs copyright free and the Creative Commons guide before you publish.

  • Commercial: Yes
  • Attribution: Not required

Creative Commons BY

CC-BY music is free for any use — including commercial — as long as you credit the artist. It keeps free music sustainable for creators on both sides. What does CC-BY require? Under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 you must name the artist, the track and the license, with a link when possible. YouTube description credits Podcast show notes Game credits screens Website footer / about pages End cards on long films How to write a correct attribution line Include track title and artist name. Name the license (CC BY 4.0). Link to Soundex or the track page. Example: Music: “Track Title” by Artist — Soundex.com, CC BY 4.0 Save the line in your upload template so you never forget. PlatformWhere to creditNotes YouTubeDescription (and optional end screen)See YouTube guide PodcastShow notesSee Podcast guide GameCredits menuSee Games guide Tip: CC-BY unlocks a larger catalog than CC0 at the cost of one credit line — perfect when descriptions/show notes already exist. People also ask about CC-BY music Can I use CC-BY in paid ads? Legally often yes, but attribution can be impractical in short ads — prefer CC0 or no-attribution there. Do I need the full legal code in the description? Name + license + link is the practical standard; linking the license deed helps. What if I edit the track? Still credit the original; note modifications if you substantially remix. Every Soundex track shows its license on the download page. Compare options on our licenses hub, or read royalty free vs copyright free and the Creative Commons guide before you publish.

  • Commercial: Yes
  • Attribution: Required

Royalty Free No Attribution

No-attribution music means no credit line, no royalties and no claims — cleared for personal and commercial use without naming the artist. What this license allows Use the music in monetized videos, ads, podcasts, games, apps and client deliverables without crediting. Unlike CC-BY, nothing must appear in descriptions. Standard limit: do not resell or redistribute tracks as standalone music files. Agency and freelance client videos Paid social and search ads Corporate internal + external films Apps and product UI sound beds White-label content packages How to decide if no-attribution is right Will a credit line look unprofessional or be impossible? Choose this. Building a personal YouTube channel okay with credits? CC-BY is fine too. Need maximum legal freedom to remix/resell audio itself? Prefer CC0. Handing files to a client who re-edits blindly? No-attribution or CC0. Read royalty free vs copyright free. ScenarioRecommendedWhy Paid ads / client handoffNo-attribution or CC0No credit friction YouTube with descriptionsCC-BY okayCredit is easy Apps / templates / remixCC0Broadest rights Tip: “Royalty free” is not automatically “no attribution.” Always read the track’s license badge on FreeSoundHub. People also ask about no-attribution / royalty-free music Is no-attribution the same as copyright free? Not always. It means you can use it without crediting under our terms — copyright may still exist while usage rights are granted. Can I put these in a ThemeForest / template pack? Usually you may include them inside a larger product, not sell the raw MP3 as your own music pack — check the track terms. Best for corporate YouTube? Yes — pair with the corporate and YouTube collections. Every FreeSoundHub track shows its license on the download page. Compare options on our licenses hub, or read royalty free vs copyright free and the Creative Commons guide before you publish.

  • Commercial: Yes
  • Attribution: Not required