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Soundstripe
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Soundstripe

Soundstripe is a royalty-free music licensing platform that provides creators, brands, and enterprises with access to a premium library of over 116,000 tracks from Grammy-winning and independent artists. Based in Nashville, they offer pre-cleared music, sound effects, and video footage for use in videos, podcasts, ads, TV, and film productions.

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Media & EntertainmentStartups
AI Visibility Score
42/100

Moderate

Sentiment Score
98/100
AI Perception

Summary

Soundstripe has secured a dominant foothold in enterprise-level media licensing and AI-driven search, yet faces a critical visibility vacuum on Claude where it currently fails to appear in a single recommendation. While the brand is the go-to authority for professional marketing agencies, it is being outpaced by Epidemic Sound in the freelance creator space and possesses a significant blind spot regarding sound effects queries.

Value Proposition

Premium royalty-free music created by real artists (not AI-generated), with simple licensing, unlimited downloads, and comprehensive legal coverage from social media to broadcast TV.

Overview

Soundstripe is a royalty-free music licensing platform that provides creators, brands, and enterprises with access to a premium library of over 116,000 tracks from Grammy-winning and independent artists. Based in Nashville, they offer pre-cleared music, sound effects, and video footage for use in videos, podcasts, ads, TV, and film productions.

Mission

By creators, for creators - supporting artists around the globe while helping creative professionals sound better and create faster.

Products & Services
Royalty-free music library with 116K+ tracksSound effects library with 100K+ soundsStock video footageAI-powered music search assistant (Supe)Enterprise music licensing solutions
Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Soundstripe?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is Soundstripe included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Soundstripe to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPTChatGPTClaudeClaudeGeminiGeminiAI OverviewsAI Overviews
Content Creator Workflow & Asset Sourcing(2 queries)

“help me find high-quality background music for a youtube travel vlog”

3/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.Musicbed
4.PremiumBeat
5.Shutterstock Music
8.Soundstripe

+20 more

ClaudeClaude
1.YouTube Audio Library
2.Epidemic Sound
3.Artlist
4.Shutterstock Music
5.AudioJungle

+1 more

GeminiGemini
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.Musicbed
4.Soundstripe
5.Adobe Premiere Pro

+3 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist.io
3.Musicbed
4.Soundstripe
5.Adobe Premiere Pro

+3 more

“where can i get cinematic sound effects for a short film i'm editing”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Premiere
2.Pro Tools
3.Boom Library
4.Pro Sound Effects
5.Soundminer

+18 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Artlist
2.Epidemic Sound
3.Shutterstock Elements
4.Storyblocks
5.Splice

+2 more

GeminiGemini
1.Lens Distortions
2.Statement
3.Anticipation
4.Sony
5.Boom Library

+12 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Artlist
2.Epidemic Sound
3.Boom Library
4.Cinematic Motion
5.Cinematic Strikes

+13 more

Enterprise & Professional Media Licensing(1 query)

“best music licensing platforms for a marketing agency that does a lot of client videos”

3/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.Soundstripe
4.Musicbed
5.Audio Network

+13 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.AudioJungle
4.Envato
5.Shutterstock Music

+2 more

GeminiGemini
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.Musicbed
4.Soundstripe
5.Adobe Premiere Pro

+4 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Artlist.io
2.Artlist Max
3.Soundstripe
4.Adobe Premiere Pro
5.Epidemic Sound

+3 more

AI Assisted Creative Sourcing(1 query)

“are there any royalty-free music sites that have an ai search tool to find tracks by description”

1/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Mubert
2.Mubert Render
3.Mubert Studio
4.Boomy
5.Soundraw

+9 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Soundly
3.AudioJungle
4.Envato Elements
5.Splice

+2 more

GeminiGemini
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.Audiio
4.Audio Network
5.Musiio

+3 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Beatoven.ai
2.Artlist
3.Soundstripe
4.West One Music
5.Harmix

+5 more

Evaluating Professional Music Libraries(1 query)

“most trusted sites for royalty free music and stock video in 2026”

2/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.Musicbed
4.Soundstripe
5.PremiumBeat

+23 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Epidemic Sound
2.Artlist
3.AudioJungle
4.Envato Elements
5.Freepik

+7 more

GeminiGemini
1.Artlist.io
2.Artgrid
3.Storyblocks
4.Maker
5.Envato Elements
9.Soundstripe

+15 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Artlist
2.Epidemic Sound
3.Storyblocks
4.Envato Elements
5.Shutterstock

+6 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Market-leading performance in the Enterprise Global Media Lead persona with a 63% mention rate and strong rankings for professional licensing queries.

Strength

Exceptional visibility in AI-assisted creative sourcing, achieving the #1 spot in AI Overviews for AI search-specific queries.

Strength

Uniformly positive brand sentiment and perfect scores across all platforms for direct brand-vibe checks, indicating a high-quality reputation.

Gap

Complete invisibility on the Claude platform, which represents a massive missed opportunity for sophisticated creative users.

Gap

Weak performance in sound effects (SFX) and cinematic audio queries, where the brand frequently fails to be mentioned despite having the inventory.

Gap

Lower visibility among high-volume freelance editors compared to enterprise leads, trailing rivals like Artlist and Epidemic Sound in raw volume and average position.

Opportunity

Capture the sound effects market by optimizing for cinematic and short film SFX queries where competitors are currently more prominent.

Opportunity

Improve LLM training data penetration by targeting technical documentation and community forums that feed Claude's knowledge base.

Opportunity

Leverage the high performance in AI Overviews to dominate top-of-funnel creator workflow queries through structured data and comparative content.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Soundstripe's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

95/100
20 passed 2 warnings
Audited 2/28/2026
Crawlability100

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical90

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO98

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality87

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG100

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability60

How well AI can parse your content

Warnings

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Soundstripe's communication style and personality

Soundstripe communicates with confident, creator-focused energy that balances professionalism with approachability. Their voice is bold and direct, using punchy headlines like 'Bangers and ballads. No bot-made beats' to differentiate from competitors. They speak as fellow creators who understand the creative process, emphasizing quality, authenticity, and simplicity. The tone is modern and slightly irreverent without being unprofessional, appealing to creative professionals who value both artistry and efficiency.

Core Tone Traits

Bold & Confident

Uses punchy, memorable statements that make strong claims about quality and differentiation

Creator-Centric

Speaks as fellow creatives who understand the challenges of content production

Approachably Professional

Balances industry expertise with casual, accessible language

Quality-Obsessed

Consistently emphasizes premium standards, real artists, and human-crafted music

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Soundstripe

1Epidemic Sound43 mentions
2Artlist40 mentions
3Musicbed25 mentions
4Soundstripe23 mentions
5Shutterstock15 mentions
6AudioJungle14 mentions
7PremiumBeat10 mentions
8Marmoset10 mentions
9Premiere10 mentions
10Audio Network9 mentions
11Shutterstock Music8 mentions
Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

Lifetime Music Licensing Subscription - Audiio

https://audiio.com/lifetime-music-licensing

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Soundstripe: Best Royalty Free Music for Video, Podcast, Film ...

https://www.soundstripe.com/

Referenced in 5 queries

Review
The Top 12 Sources for Royalty Free Music for Creators in 2026

https://motionlaps.ai/en/blog/royalty-free-music-for-creators

Referenced in 2 queries

Review
Top 5 Music Licensing Platforms for Video Production ...

https://cardboard-spaceship.com/top-five-music-licensing-platforms-for-video-production-and-filmmakers/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
The Best Music Licensing Companies of 2022 - Noam Kroll

https://noamkroll.com/stock-music-showdown/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
The Best Royalty Free Production Music Sites - Film Editor

https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/the-best-royalty-free-production-music-sites/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
The Best Music Licensing Sites (Updated) - SLR Lounge

https://www.slrlounge.com/best-music-licensing-sites/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Top 18 Music Sync Licensing Companies and How to Get ...

https://www.blakmarigold.com/blog/top-18-music-sync-licensing-companies-and-how-to-get-your-music-placed

Referenced in 2 queries

Review
9 of the Best Music Licensing Companies - Soundstripe

https://www.soundstripe.com/blogs/9-best-music-licensing-companies

Referenced in 1 query

Review
The 7 Best Royalty-Free Music Sites To Make Your Video Stand Out

https://levitatemedia.com/learn/best-royalty-free-music-sites

Referenced in 2 queries

Review
Harmix: AI Music Search

https://web.harmix.ai/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Best AI Music Search Tools in 2025 - Beatoven.ai

https://www.beatoven.ai/blog/ai-music-search-tools/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Content Engineering

Goals & Content Ideas

Ideas to help AI agents better understand the business and be more likely to use Soundstripe's resources to help users.

Dominate Claude AI with Strategic Content Seeding

With 0% mention rate on Claude, Soundstripe is invisible to creative professionals using Anthropic's AI for music recommendations. This goal focuses on creating high-authority content and seeding brand mentions in datasets, directories, and publications that Claude references, while amplifying this content through social media to build the digital footprint Claude's training data prioritizes.

The Complete Guide to Royalty-Free Music Licensing for Professional Creators
Why Real Artists Beat AI-Generated Music: A Quality Comparison for Filmmakers
10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Music Licensing Platform
How Nashville's Music Scene Powers Premium Royalty-Free Libraries
The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Music: What Creators Need to Know

Own the Sound Effects Search Landscape

Soundstripe is frequently invisible in SFX-related AI queries, ceding the entire sound design workflow to competitors. This goal targets aggressive optimization of cinematic sound effects and short film SFX content, creating authoritative resources that AI assistants will reference when creators ask for sound design recommendations.

5 SFX Mistakes That Make Your Film Sound Amateur
The Ultimate Cinematic Sound Effects Checklist for Short Film Directors
How to Layer Sound Effects for Hollywood-Quality Productions
Cinematic Sound Design: From Foley to Final Mix in One Platform
Short Film Sound Effects: What Every Indie Filmmaker Needs

Position Soundstripe as the Professional Alternative

Epidemic Sound dominates volume mentions, but Soundstripe can capture boutique agencies and discerning professionals by owning the comparison narrative. This goal creates transparent comparison content highlighting professional licensing benefits, broadcast-ready clearances, and real-artist quality that AI assistants will surface when users evaluate options.

Soundstripe vs. Epidemic Sound: Which License Actually Covers Broadcast TV?
Why Advertising Agencies Choose Premium Music Libraries Over Volume Players
The Professional's Guide to Music Licensing: Beyond the Basics
What 'Unlimited Downloads' Really Means for Your Production Budget
Real Artists vs. Stock Music: Why Quality Matters for Brand Campaigns

Capture the Freelance Creator Market

Soundstripe excels with enterprise clients but underperforms with high-volume freelancers who represent the largest market segment. This goal bridges the 30% visibility gap by creating workflow-focused content that speaks directly to freelance pain points, improving AI visibility when independent creators ask for music licensing recommendations.

5 Ways to Streamline Your Video Production Music Workflow
The Freelancer's Guide to Never Worrying About Music Copyright Again
How Solo Creators Can Access the Same Music as Major Studios
Time-Saving Music Licensing Tips Every Freelance Editor Needs
From Project to Publish: Simplifying Music Selection for Independent Creators
Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

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Execute a Claude-specific visibility campaign by seeding brand mentions and data in Anthropic-favored datasets.

With a 0% mention rate on Claude, Soundstripe is currently invisible to a growing segment of power users who rely on this specific model for creative direction.

Impact: High
!

Aggressively optimize sound effects (SFX) landing pages for 'cinematic sound effects' and 'short film SFX' queries.

The data shows Soundstripe is frequently 'NOT MENTIONED' for SFX queries, allowing competitors to claim the entire sound design workflow.

Impact: High
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Develop and distribute 'Soundstripe vs. Epidemic Sound' comparison guides focusing on professional licensing benefits.

Epidemic Sound is the primary volume leader; positioning Soundstripe as the premium professional alternative will help capture the Boutique Agency segment.

Impact: Medium
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Increase content production focused on freelance workflow efficiency to bridge the 30% gap between freelance and enterprise visibility.

The brand performs well with enterprise leads but is under-indexed for high-volume freelancers who represent the largest market share by volume.

Impact: Medium

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