Artlist Review 2025: Is It Worth It?

Artlist Update 2025: Top-Notch Voiceovers Now Included in Subscription

Artlist has rolled out an exciting update: new voiceovers of exceptional quality, are included in their Artlist Max subscription. 

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Overview of the New Voiceovers

• Total Voices: 35 (18 male, 17 female)

• Quality: Comparable to, if not better than, Eleven Labs

• Credits: 50,000 per month (~1 hour of voiceover)

• Pricing: $11.99/month with an annual payment of $144

• Free with Artlist Max subscription

• No monthly payment plans are available

Key Features

• Emotional Range: Adjustable settings for flat or expressive tones

• Similarity to Original Voice: High-fidelity

• Style Boost: Enhances voiceover quality and reach

Benefits for Artlist Max Subscribers

Artlist Max subscribers gain access to these voiceovers at no extra cost, adding significant value to their package.

Why Use Voiceovers In Filmmaking

Artlist’s AI voiceover generator is a game-changer for filmmakers, offering several advantages:

• Time-Saving: Quickly generate voiceovers, streamlining pre-production and post-production.

• Creative Flexibility: A wide range of voice options for different project needs.

• Workflow Efficiency: Easy integration of voiceovers into video projects, improving overall workflow.

Artlist’s new AI voiceover generator is an excellent solution for filmmakers, combining tracks, sound effects, and now voiceovers under one license. This update promises to enhance creative flexibility, efficiency, and overall production quality.

Artlist Music Library Overview

Artlist library has hundreds of thousands of songs, SFX, videos, templates, and plugins. Once you purchase a subscription, you get access to the entire catalog and can download as many assets as you want. Artlist hand-picks all the assets from independent artists and features content from all around the globe - from small villages in Asia to nightclubs in L.A. and London. The quality is always superb.

Artlist Universal License

Artlist Unlimited subscription allows you to use any song from the library in any commercial or personal project worldwide. The Unlimited subscription doesn't expire. Once you download a song, you are licensed to use it forever in any future projects, even if you decide to cancel your subscription. 

Update 2025: Only members who subscribed to Artlist before November 22, 2020, will be able to use downloaded assets in future projects after they cancel their subscription. If you subscribed after that date, everything you created while your subscription was active will be covered forever, however, you won't be able to use any assets in future projects.

There are no extra fees; Artlist license even covers branded and paid ads, monetized YouTube videos, and TV broadcasts. And in case you were hired for a video project, Artlist license covers your client, as well.

You are allowed to edit or mix any song you like. Also, you don't need to credit the artists (of course, you can do that if you want).

And, just to be clear,  you won't receive exclusive rights of use to the songs you download. This is pretty obvious, though.

Artlist Personal subscription allows you to use any song from the library in your social media projects. Every project you create while your subscription is active will be covered forever. However, you won't be able to use any downloaded assets in new projects after you cancel your subscription.

Artlist FAQ

What Makes Artlist's Search Filters Awesome?

Artlist's search filters feature is really cool. Even though there are thousands of tracks in the library, it usually takes me just a couple of minutes to find the right song. Each song has a tag, and all the tags are divided into four filter categories: Mood (Groovy Serious, Love, Powerful, etc.), Genre (Classical, Reggae, Hip Hop, Country, etc.), Video Theme (Vlog, Weddings, Technology, Food, etc.), and Instrument (Piano, Mandolin & Ukulele, Acoustic Drums, Electric Guitar, etc.). The Video Theme filter that shows tracks based on the theme of your project is my favorite, and I actually haven't seen anything similar on other music platforms.

Then, there is also the Spotlight section, which has curated song collections, such as Travel Vlog, Best for Commercial, Perfect for YouTube, National Anthem, Wedding Songs, 80's Synthwave, and many others.  And if you are anything like me and you don't like to spend a lot of time looking for the most popular artists and songs, then you are going to love Spotlight.

Is There A Free Artlist Trial?

Yes, Artlist offers a free trial option. If you sign up for a free Artlist account you will be able to download watermarked song previews only. These songs are for personal use only, meaning that you can't use them publicly. It is a good way to explore the platform before purchasing a membership.

Is Artlist Royalty-Free?

Yes, all the music and SFX in the catalog are royalty-free. You can use the files on any platform: TV, mobile. video games, film, web, etc.  

Is Artlist Really Unlimited?

Even though the Artlist subscription is "unlimited", you can actually download no more than 40 songs and 100 SFX each day. After you reach a daily limit, you will see a message asking you to come back the next day.

What Is Artlist's SFX Library?

In 2020, Artlist launched a new SFX library created by the world's top studios, recordists, and sound designers. All the sound effects in the library are divided into 25 categories (City, Technology, Wildlife, Business and Office, Weather, etc.). There used to be a separate SFX plan for $149 a year, but that has changed and now the Unlimited plan includes both music and SFX, which is much more convenient.

The Artlist team daily adds new sound effects to the catalog. Most tracks are from a few seconds to a few minutes long. 

What Happens If I Cancel My Artlist Subscription?

If you decide to cancel your subscription, you won't be able to download new songs and/or SFX from the library. However, everything you downloaded before is yours to keep and you can use it in any of your future projects (for the Unlimited subscription).

Can I Cancel My Subscription And Get A Refund?

Yes! If you purchase Artlist's annual subscription and then suddenly change your mind, you will be able to ask for a refund within 14 days. Keep in mind, that in this case you are not allowed to use any songs or SFX you downloaded from the Artlist catalog.

How Do I Get 2 Extra Free Months On My Artlist Subscription? 

This link will give you 2 extra months of unlimited downloads on your subscription at no extra cost. This way, if you sign up for Artlist's annual subscription, you will get 2 months' worth of subscription for free.

Is Artlist Billed Monthly?

With Artlist Personal subscription, you can choose a monthly or annual plan. With Artlist Unlimited subscription, members are billed annually.

What Is Artlist Unlimited license?

Artlist Unlimited license allows you to use assets in any of your projects forever, and that includes commercial projects, too.

Can I Use Music And Videos From Artlist?

Yes, as a paid member, you can use assets downloaded from Artlist worldwide in your projects. There is no need to purchase any separate licenses. 

Artlist Alternatives

Artlist offers exceptional value for the money, and the quality is much higher than most competitors offer. I really enjoy the service. However, there are other good royalty-free music sites out there, and if you are interested in finding more about them, check out the links to my other reviews below.

• Storyblocks Audio  [A.K.A Audioblocks] 

• Epidemic Sound

• Soundstripe 

• AudioJungle

• Read Epidemic Sound Vs Artlist 

Artlist Max

In November 2022, Artlist announced the launch of Artlist Max, an all-in-one subscription platform for creatives. Members will gain unlimited access to stock footage, royalty-free music, sound effects, video templates, and plugins for Premiere Pro, After Effects, FinalCut, Davinci Resolve, an image editing app, and video editing software. 

There are four Artlist Max plans to choose from:

• Max Social ($9.99/month) - allows you to link one channel from each social media (including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Podcasts, and more) and publish content on these platforms.

• Max Pro ($39.99/month) - allows you to use content in all types of videos and social media platforms (including worldwide commercial work, websites, film broadcasting rights, and more). There is also an option to upgrade the footage subscription to get RAW/LOG footage for an extra $19.92 per month.

• Max Teams (from $68.00/month) - this is a plan designed for teams of 2-7 members. Each member receives everything that is included in the Max Pro plan.

• Max Business - this is a plan for big companies with 100+ employees. The license includes everything that is included in the Max Pro plan.

Is Artlist Worth It In 2025?

A simple, commercial license, impressive catalog of high-quality songs, SFX, footage, plugins, and templates, unlimited downloads, and affordable price make Artlist stand out among competitors. Even though there are sites that have larger music libraries, I prefer Artlist's quality over quantity approach.