Question 1

Which BeatStars subscription should I choose in 2025?

Accepted Answer

If you’re just starting and only have a handful of solid beats, I’d go Starter because it’s cheap and still gives you unlimited uploads and licensing. The main limitation is you can’t upload stems, and that’s a dealbreaker for a lot of serious artists. If you already have a bigger catalog or you’ve made some sales, Growth is the sweet spot because it gives you stems and basically everything you’ll actually use.

Question 2

How do I upload my first beat to BeatStars the right way?

Accepted Answer

I prep four things: an untagged WAV, a tagged MP3 preview, stems/trackouts exported as separate files and zipped, and a cover image. Then I go to Content → Tracks → Create Track and upload each file to the right slot. After that I name it (I like adding the artist type, like “Travis Scott type beat”), set it to Public, and publish.

Question 3

Do I need stems on BeatStars, and what are stems?

Accepted Answer

Stems are every track in your beat exported separately, then zipped up. If you’re working with more professional artists, they usually need stems so their engineer can fit the beat around vocals properly. That’s why I say the Starter plan’s biggest weakness is no stems—you’ll want Growth if you’re trying to move serious.

Question 4

How should I price my beat licenses on BeatStars?

Accepted Answer

I set up multiple tiers so there’s room to upgrade: basic around $20 (MP3), premium around $35 (MP3 + WAV), trackouts around $70 (stems), unlimited around $150, and then exclusive as “make offer.” The exact numbers are guidelines, but the point is don’t overcharge early when your beats aren’t there yet. You want a balance between not undercutting yourself and not being unrealistic.

Question 5

What’s the difference between unlimited and exclusive licenses on BeatStars?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited means the artist gets basically unlimited usage rights, but I can still sell the beat to other people. Exclusive means I can’t sell that beat to anyone else anymore, even though I’m still the copyright holder. That’s why I prefer “make offer” on exclusives, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Question 6

How do bulk discounts work on BeatStars, and what’s a good strategy?

Accepted Answer

I use discounts to push people into higher tiers instead of just lowering my prices. For example, I’ll do buy 1 get 1 free on basic, buy 1 get 2 free on premium, buy 1 get 3 free on trackouts, and buy 1 get 5 free on unlimited. Most artists come to buy one beat, so this makes upgrading feel like a no-brainer while increasing what they spend.

Question 7

What is the BeatStars service fee and should I cover it?

Accepted Answer

BeatStars adds a flat 12% service fee on marketplace sales, and it usually hits the customer at checkout. I recommend covering it because nobody likes seeing the price jump at the last second (like $100 turning into $112). If you cover it, the checkout feels cleaner and you’ll lose fewer people.

Question 8

What is BeatStars Pro Page and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

Pro Page is basically a standalone website hosted by BeatStars that only features your beats, services, kits, and subscriptions. The big win is there’s no service fee and you can use a custom URL. The tradeoff is you have to drive all the traffic yourself, because it’s not the same discovery system as the marketplace.

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