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Melodial vs SoundMachine

SoundMachine prices in US dollars everywhere: its Business plan is US$26.95 a month per licence on a yearly plan, or US$29.95 billed monthly, one licence per location. Its subscription includes public performance licences in the USA and Canada only; elsewhere it tells you to contact your local collecting societies, so a venue in Ireland still pays IMRO. Melodial Basic is €6.99 a month per location with the music and the licence included.

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SoundMachine vs Melodial, side by side

SoundMachine Melodial
Monthly price, yearly plan US$26.95 (Business) (US-dollar list) €5.83 (Basic, yearly)
Monthly price, month to month US$29.95 (US-dollar list) €6.99
Priced per Licence (one per location) Location
Music Commercial releases, 100 to 500+ stations Its own catalogue, written for venues
Still need a IMRO licence? Yes, outside the USA and Canada No, not for music played through Melodial
Pick and queue tracks Not published Yes
Scheduling by time of day Yes Melodial Plus, €13.99
Announcements and messaging Yes Melodial Plus, €13.99
Multi-location dashboard Yes Yes
Works with Sonos Yes Yes
Offline playback Not published Included
Free trial 14 days, no card 14 days, no card
Music Licence Certificate Not published Yes, from day one

SoundMachine prices from sound-machine.com, 28 October 2026, in US dollars. SoundMachine is a trademark of its owner; Melodial is not affiliated.

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What SoundMachine covers that Melodial does not

SoundMachine plays commercial releases on 100 to 500 or more stations, imports stations from Spotify and Apple Music, and bundles US and Canadian public performance licences. Melodial plays its own catalogue, written and recorded for venues. If your business needs chart music by name, SoundMachine is the right product. If you need good background music that is licensed where you are and costs €6.99, Melodial is.

Do I still need a IMRO licence?

Not for the music you play through Melodial. Melodial owns every track outright, is not a member of any collecting society, and none of the catalogue is in any society's repertoire.

Your subscription is your licence, and your Music Licence Certificate is available from day one. If a society contacts you anyway, forward the letter to support@melodial.com within 14 days and we deal with them for you.

Other music (radio, Spotify, TV, CDs) is not covered.

Frequently asked questions

What does SoundMachine play that Melodial does not?
SoundMachine plays commercial releases on 100 to 500 or more stations, imports stations from Spotify and Apple Music, and bundles US and Canadian public performance licences. Melodial plays its own catalogue, written and recorded for venues. If your business needs chart music by name, SoundMachine is the right product. If you need good background music that is licensed where you are and costs €6.99, Melodial is.
Can I switch mid-contract?
SoundMachine plans are month to month or yearly, so check your renewal date. You can start Melodial's 14-day free trial now, with no card, and switch over when your plan ends.
Does the price depend on the size of my venue?
Not with Melodial: Basic is one price per location, whatever the floor area or the number of seats. SoundMachine prices per licence, one per location, and each extra zone adds to the bill.

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