About
Artlist was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It is a subscription-based platform specializing in royalty-free music and sound effects for video creators (YouTubers, filmmakers, advertisers, etc.). Founded by Itzik Elbaz, Assaf Ayalon, and Eyal Raz, Artlist solves the pain point of music licensing for creators by offering a simple subscription model with clear, straightforward copyright terms.
Core Products
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Artlist Music Licensing | Extensive library of royalty-free music, unlimited downloads with a single subscription, covering diverse genres and moods |
| Artlist SFX | Professional sound effects library including ambient sounds, foley, and transition effects |
| Artlist Voiceover | AI-powered voiceover service supporting multiple languages and voice styles |
| Artlist Max | All-in-one creative suite combining music, sound effects, video footage and templates |
| Artlist Plugin | Editing suite plugin (supports Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.) for searching and dragging assets directly within the editing interface |
Key Strengths
- Transparent Licensing: One subscription covers full copyright licensing — no additional payments per project
- High-Quality Original Content: Collaborates with independent musicians and sound designers worldwide for unique and professional assets
- Powerful Search Experience: Filter by mood, genre, tempo, instruments and more to find the perfect track quickly
- Seamless Workflow Integration: Deep integration with major editing software via plugins for enhanced creative efficiency
Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Artlist was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 2018 | Launched Artlist SFX sound effects library, expanding product line |
| 2020 | Surpassed one million users, becoming a leading royalty-free music platform |
| 2022 | Launched Artlist Max all-in-one creative suite |
| 2024 | Continued expansion of AI voiceover and voice services |
Market Position
Artlist is a key player in the global royalty-free music space. With its simple subscription model and high-quality original catalog, it competes with the following platforms:
| Competitor | Notes |
|---|---|
| Epidemic Sound | Sweden-based music platform focused on YouTube creator ecosystem |
| Musicbed | High-end cinematic music platform focused on film-grade licensed music |
| AudioJungle (Envato) | Pay-per-track stock music marketplace |
| Uppbeat | Free + premium hybrid music platform |
| Soundstripe | Subscription-based music platform with a similar positioning to Artlist |
| PremiumBeat | Shutterstock's premium music platform |
| Artgrid | Sister company of Artlist, focused on royalty-free video footage |
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