Music Vine
Leeds music licensing with unlimited-use subscriptions and pay-per-use licences
Quick Overview
| Company | Music Vine Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Stock Music Libraries |
| Headquarters | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Pro Lite and Pro Standard subscriptions, pay-per-use licences, custom licences, curated styles and collections, playlist generator |
| Pricing | Pro Lite $19.99 USD per month billed $239.88 annually; Pro Standard from $35.99 USD per month billed $431.88 annually; pay-per-use prices shown per track |
| Best For | Video producers and small agencies who want a curated catalogue and a licence tied to production budget |
| Replaces | Pond5 |
Detailed Review
Music Vine Limited, a UK music licensing company with company number 09234137, runs Music Vine from a registered address at Tailors Corner, 1 Thirsk Row, Leeds LS1 4DP. Its terms are governed by English law.
The catalogue is described as handpicked from independent musicians and curated by an in-house team, updated weekly. Browsing works by styles, collections, artists and a playlist generator.
Two ways to buy a licence
Music Vine sells a subscription for unlimited usages of the whole catalogue, and separate pay-per-use licences for a single track. The pay-per-use page offers licence types for promotional or advert work, film and shows, personal or indie channels, weddings, non-profits and student projects.
A custom licence can be requested when none of the standard types fits.
Subscription tiers and what they clear
Pro Lite is aimed at corporate videos, wedding films, content marketing and indie films. Pro Standard adds clearance for marketing, advertising and entertainment content; its starting price covers productions with budgets up to $10,000 USD and named distribution channels.
Larger budgets and broadcast, VOD, theatrical or app-store use sit under extension options rather than the base price.
Against Pond5
Music Vine gives a UK contract partner and public USD prices for its subscriptions. It is a music-only service on the pages we read, so users who also buy footage or sound effects in one place would need a second source.
We could not read Pond5's own pages, so we make no claim about catalogue size on either side.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are quoted in US dollars, not euros or pounds. Data location and hosting are not stated on the pages we read. The licence depends on production budget and distribution channel, so bigger productions pay for extensions. See also Jamendo for a free-to-listen alternative.
Who Should Use Music Vine
Freelance video editors and small studios who prefer a curated list of independent music and a licence that scales with budget.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- UK company number and registered address published
- Unlimited usages on subscription plans
- Pay-per-use option for single tracks
- Public subscription prices
- Custom licences on request
Cons
- Prices in US dollars
- Music only, no footage
- Extensions needed for broadcast, VOD or theatrical
- Hosting location not stated
Alternatives to Music Vine
Other European stock music libraries worth comparing before you decide:
See all European stock music libraries or compare them directly against Pond5 on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Music Vine Limited states a registered address in Leeds, United Kingdom, and its website terms are governed by English law.
The pricing page shows Pro Lite at $19.99 USD per month billed $239.88 annually and Pro Standard from $35.99 USD per month billed $431.88 annually.
Yes. Music Vine offers pay-per-use licences, with the price shown for a specific track while browsing.