Where to submit for sync
Where to send your music for sync.
A short list we check by hand: how to get in, the deal in plain words, their cut, what it costs you, and the one thing to watch for. None of it is clean, so every place says what to look out for.
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28 places we've checked · latest check Oct 6, 2026
Curated libraries and sync agents
You apply. They choose, and they pitch the songs they take.
- AudiosocketA music licensing agency that pitches its artists to TV, film, ads and brands.Suits: Artists with polished, sample-free originals who accept a low split to start.Free to submit · You keep ownershipTheir cut: 75% of each upfront fee plus your publisher shareWorth sortingOn the non-exclusive deal you keep only 25% of each upfront fee and Audiosocket keeps your publisher share; the exclusive deal splits 50/50.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Crucial MusicA sync agency that places songs and instrumentals in TV, film and ads.Suits: Songwriters with broadcast-ready songs and instrumentals and no exclusive publishing deal.Free to submit · You keep ownershipTheir cut: 50% of each upfront fee plus your whole publisher share on placements it landsWorth sortingCrucial keeps half of each fee plus your whole publisher share on placements it lands, the 3-year contract renews itself unless you cancel 60 days ahead, and you give up approval over how songs are used.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- MusicbedA premium licensing roster for filmmakers and brands. It takes very few artists.Suits: Established artists with polished cinematic, indie, folk or ambient catalogs.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: A fee on each placementGood to knowMusicbed takes very few artists and does not publish its split or whether the deal is exclusive, so get both in writing before you sign.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- APM partner librariesAPM is a major production music company. It lists partner libraries that take composer submissions directly.Suits: Production music composers who can deliver full albums with 60 and 30 second cutdowns.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Varies by libraryWorth sortingEach partner library sets its own contract and some only sign exclusively, so read each one's terms before you send.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- StoryblocksA subscription stock library for video makers. It takes music on an exclusive basis only.Suits: Instrumental producers with stock-friendly cues who are happy to give a batch of tracks to one library.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not a fixed percentage: you are paid from a shared poolWorth sortingStoryblocks takes exclusive sync rights to every track you give it, renewing every year, so those tracks cannot sit with any other library, agent or Content ID service.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- PremiumBeatShutterstock's curated production music library. It buys tracks outright.Suits: Production music composers who can deliver polished instrumental cues and are fine selling them outright.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: All licence income after the buyout feeWorth sortingPremiumBeat buys the tracks outright for a fee it does not publish, so you give up all future licence income from them.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Bodega SyncSymphonic's sync agency for independent artists. You don't need to distribute with Symphonic.Suits: Indie artists with an album's worth of released, fully owned songs.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: 30% of sync feesWorth sortingBodega signs the songs you give it exclusively for two years and takes 30% of sync fees, and it wants at least ten songs whose recording and writing you fully own.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Lyric HouseA Los Angeles sync licensing and publishing company.Suits: Pitch-ready pop, indie and singer-songwriter artists with instrumentals and clean splits.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedGood to knowLyric House says most of its signings come from referrals and it does not publish its terms, so treat a cold submission as a long shot and get any offer in writing.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Angry Mob Music (AM2)An independent music publisher. Its sync arm, AM2, signs sync-only deals with artists and composers.Suits: Songwriters and artists with a catalog and some traction, especially pop, country and singer-songwriter.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedGood to knowAngry Mob has no open submission policy and does not publish its commission or term, so get both in writing before you sign anything.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Position MusicA Los Angeles publisher, label and sync company with a large sync team.Suits: Established songwriters, producers and artists with strong pop, alternative or cinematic catalogs.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedGood to knowPosition Music publishes no terms or reply times, so treat a cold email as a long shot and get commission and term in writing before you sign.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Bank Robber MusicA boutique sync agency for independent artists.Suits: Indie artists with released, fully owned songs (not tracks written just for sync).Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedGood to knowBank Robber does not publish its commission or contract length, so ask for both in writing before you sign, and expect no reply unless they are interested.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- TerrorbirdAn indie sync agency that also sells PR, radio promotion and publishing admin.Suits: Established indie artists and labels in indie rock, experimental or electronic music.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedWorth sortingTerrorbird also sells paid PR and radio campaigns through the same form, so ask whether anything costs money and get the sync terms in writing.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Track Club by MarmosetA curated library. Marmoset licenses music to film and brands, and Track Club is its subscription library for video creators.Suits: Indie artists with polished, distinctive recordings in indie, folk, acoustic, lo-fi or cinematic styles.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: About 50% of licence feesWorth sortingMarmoset does not publish its artist contract and only takes submissions one week a month, so confirm exclusivity and the split in writing before you sign.Opens in windowsChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
Open marketplaces (you upload)
You upload yourself. Anyone can join, so it's crowded.
- Jamendo LicensingA royalty-free licensing marketplace. You upload, and each track is reviewed before it is listed.Suits: Artists with instrumental, electronic, acoustic or background-friendly songs who want low-effort, modest income.Free to submit · You keep ownershipTheir cut: 35% to 70% of each licenceWorth sortingJamendo licenses your catalog tracks for data mining by default, so opt out track by track if you don't want them used to train AI.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Pond5A stock media marketplace where you upload, tag and price your own tracks.Suits: Instrumental and production music makers who want non-exclusive passive income and can upload in volume.Free to submit · You keep ownershipTheir cut: 70% of each music saleWorth sortingPond5 pays only 30% on music, composers report falling sales, and it runs a dataset program that licenses media for AI training, so check your dataset setting.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
Through your distributor or publisher admin
Opt in through the company that already handles your music.
- YouTube Creator MusicYouTube's in-app catalog where creators license music for their videos.Suits: Any distributed artist with fully owned songs that suit creator videos.Depends on your distributor · You keep ownershipTheir cut: YouTube and the creator share the video's ad revenue with youWorth sortingCreator Music needs your song in Content ID, which can clash with a library or sync deal on the same song.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- LickdA service that licenses label music to YouTube creators.Suits: Artists with creator-friendly tracks who want YouTube creator licensing income.Depends on your distributor · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedGood to knowCreators report that tracks they licensed through Lickd still got Content ID claims, so expect some back-and-forth when a song is used.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Ditto SyncDitto's sync pitching for artists on its Pro plan. Only music released through Ditto can be pitched.Suits: Artists already distributing with Ditto who want to see real briefs and pick what to pitch.$59 a year (Ditto Pro) · Check the rights termsTheir cut: 15% of sync and publishing royaltiesWorth sortingYou need Ditto Pro ($59 a year) and your music distributed through Ditto, Ditto takes 15% of sync and publishing royalties, and it does not publish its cut of brief fees.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- UnitedMasters SELECTUnitedMasters' paid plan, which includes brand and sports sync briefs.Suits: Hip-hop, R&B and pop artists chasing brand and sports placements who already distribute with UnitedMasters.Paid yearly plan (we couldn't confirm the current price) · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedWorth sortingSync briefs need the paid SELECT plan, very few submissions get picked, and UnitedMasters does not publish what share of a sync fee it keeps.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Sentric MusicA publishing administrator with its own sync team.Suits: Songwriter-artists who control their publishing and want admin plus a chance at sync without a long lock-in.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: 20% of publishing royalties; 50% of the publishing side on syncs it findsWorth sortingSentric keeps half of the publishing side on syncs it finds for you, and many recent reviews report slow support and held royalties, so keep records of everything.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- BeatStars PublishingBeatStars' publishing admin for producers, backed by Sony Music Publishing, with some sync pitching.Suits: Beatmakers and hip-hop, R&B or pop producers who need publishing admin.Yearly fee, or included in some BeatStars plans · Check the rights termsTheir cut: 20% of publishing royaltiesWorth sortingBeatStars Publishing's published terms date from its 2021 launch and users complain about auto-renewal and refunds, so check the current price, renewal terms and whether sync pitching still runs.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026
Free licence for exposure, not paid sync
No fee. Creators get a licence to use the song.
- ThematicA platform where YouTube and TikTok creators use your song free in their videos, for promotion.Suits: Artists who want creator exposure for a release and care more about reach than sync fees.Free to submit · You keep ownershipTheir cut: No fee to share; 20% of Content ID money from other usesFix before you sendThematic pays you no licence fee, creators keep the right to use your song forever in videos made while it is listed, and you must pull the song from your distributor's Content ID first.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Tribe of Noise / Free Music ArchiveA non-exclusive licensing platform for in-store music and other uses. It owns the Free Music Archive.Suits: Artists with instrumental or background-friendly tracks they have not registered with a PRO.Free to submit · You keep ownershipTheir cut: Not publishedWorth sortingTribe of Noise only takes songs that are not registered with a PRO or publisher, so tracks you place there generally cannot also earn PRO royalties.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
Paid: feedback or briefs, not placements
You pay for a listen or a brief. A reply is not a deal.
- TAXIA paid screening service. It forwards songs it likes to the libraries, publishers and supervisors who post listings.Suits: Songwriters and library composers who value feedback and education and can budget for the fees.$299.95 the first year, $199.95 a year after, plus $5 per song per listing · You keep ownershipTheir cut: None of your dealsWorth sortingTAXI says about 4 in 10 members get something forwarded in a year, and being forwarded is not a placement.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Music GatewayA UK artist-services platform with a sync team and a brief board.Suits: Artists who want to answer briefs without a publisher and can budget for the subscription.$89 a year (Pro) · Check the rights termsTheir cut: 30% of sync placement fees on ProWorth sortingRecent reviews (November 2025 to February 2026) describe surprise charges and hard cancellations, so note your renewal date and cancel in writing.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Groover (supervisors and publishers)A paid contact platform: you pay per music supervisor or publisher for a guaranteed reply.Suits: Artists who want low-cost, targeted contact with specific supervisors and publishers, especially in Europe.About 2 to 6 euros per contact · You keep ownershipTheir cut: NoneGood to knowEach supervisor or publisher costs about 2 to 6 euros to contact and guarantees a reply, not a deal.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- Sync Summit Listening SessionsPaid live sessions where a music supervisor plays your song and gives feedback.Suits: Artists who want direct supervisor feedback before investing more in sync.$125 per session · You keep ownershipTheir cut: NoneGood to knowThe $125 buys one live listen and feedback from a supervisor, not a placement, and the published schedule may be out of date.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026Open their site
- ReverbNation OpportunitiesSync, gig and label listings inside ReverbNation's paid plan.Suits: Early-stage artists already on ReverbNation who want sync, gig and label listings in one place.Premium plan, $199.50 a year (often discounted) · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Varies by listingGood to knowOpportunities need a paid Premium plan, the real sync program is invite-only, and each listing sets its own deal terms.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026
Closed to new music right now (7)
Well known, but not taking music from artists right now. We re-check them.
- Epidemic SoundA subscription library that buys tracks outright. It is not taking new artists right now.Suits: When open: producers in its contract countries who prefer cash upfront over long-term royalties.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Owns the tracks it buysWorth sortingIf it reopens, Epidemic buys your tracks outright, requires you to leave your PRO, and uses its catalog to power an AI editing tool.Not taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- ArtlistA subscription library for video makers. Its music catalog is not taking submissions.Suits: Not open to new music right now.Free to submit · Check the rights termsNot taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- SoundstripeA subscription library for video makers. It is not taking submissions.Suits: Not open right now.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Owns the music it commissionsWorth sortingWhen it was open, Soundstripe only took new music written for it as work for hire, which means you would not own it.Not taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- Music VineA curated library for filmmakers. Its artist applications are closed.Suits: Not open right now.Free to submit · Check the rights termsNot taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- Heavy Hitters MusicAn established sync agency with a catalog of songs for TV and ads. It is closed to new submissions.Suits: Not open right now.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedWorth sortingIf it reopens, Heavy Hitters signs songs exclusively for at least three years and you cannot be with any other sync agency or publisher.Not taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- UppbeatA free and paid music platform for creators, from the team behind Music Vine. There is no public way to apply.Suits: Invite only.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedNot taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- Pusher MusicA sync agency and composition house for trailers, promos and ads. It works by relationships, not open submissions.Suits: Established artists with trailer-ready or cinematic catalogs.Free to submit · Check the rights termsNot taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
Not recommended (5)
Terms we'd steer you away from, shown so you can spot them in any contract.
- Score a ScoreAn ad and trailer music company that takes composers onto a roster.Suits: Not recommended.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: 50% of net receipts, then ownership after a $1,000 useAvoidEvery track you submit, even to a brief it loses, is locked to Score a Score for two years, and once a track earns $1,000 Score a Score takes ownership of the song and the recording.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- BroadjamA pay-per-pitch listing service for songwriters.Suits: Not recommended.Membership up to about $200 a year plus a fee per song per listing · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Varies by listingAvoidYou pay for every song you pitch whether or not anything happens, Broadjam cannot tell you how often paid pitches lead to placements, and each listing sets its own (sometimes exclusive) deal.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- TakeTonesA royalty-free music library that takes author applications.Suits: Not recommended until it publishes its terms.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedAvoidTakeTones does not publish its author split or contract length, and accepted tracks must leave every other Content ID system.Checked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- Materia CollectiveA label and publisher for game-music covers and arrangements, not an open sync route.Suits: Not recommended for sync.Free to submit · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedAvoidMateria had a documented run of late royalty payments in 2021, and it is a label for game-music covers rather than an open sync route.Not taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
- Musicxray (now SmashHaus)A brief marketplace that SmashHaus took over.Suits: Not recommended.Not public · Check the rights termsTheir cut: Not publishedAvoidMusicxray is now SmashHaus, whose fees and terms are not public, and the old brand had a long record of pay-to-submit complaints.Not taking music nowChecked by us on Oct 6, 2026
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