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Melodial vs Soundtrack

Soundtrack Essential is €31.50 a month per zone on a yearly plan, about 10% more billed monthly. Soundtrack was Soundtrack Your Brand until 2026. Queueing tracks, playing in any order and offline mode need its Unlimited add-on, messaging is another add-on, and the public performance licence is sold separately, by IMRO. Melodial Basic is €6.99 a month per location with the music and the licence included, less than Soundtrack even on its yearly plan.

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Soundtrack vs Melodial, side by side

Soundtrack Melodial
Monthly price, yearly plan €31.50 (Essential) €5.83 (Basic, yearly)
Monthly price, month to month About 10% above the yearly rate €6.99
Priced per Zone Location
Music Commercial releases under licences it holds Its own catalogue, written for venues
Still need a IMRO licence? Yes, from IMRO No, not for music played through Melodial
Pick and queue tracks Unlimited add-on Yes
Scheduling by time of day Yes Melodial Plus, €13.99
Announcements and messaging Messaging add-on Melodial Plus, €13.99
Multi-location dashboard Yes Yes
Works with Sonos Yes Yes
Offline playback Unlimited add-on Included
Free trial 14 days, no card 14 days, no card
Music Licence Certificate Not published Yes, from day one

Soundtrack prices from soundtrack.io, 22 July 2026. Soundtrack is a trademark of its owner; Melodial is not affiliated.

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What Soundtrack covers that Melodial does not

Soundtrack plays mainstream commercial releases, more than 125 million tracks by its count, and imports playlists from Spotify. Melodial plays its own catalogue, written and recorded for venues. If your business needs chart music by name, Soundtrack is the right product. If you need good background music that is licensed 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 Soundtrack play that Melodial does not?
Soundtrack plays mainstream commercial releases, more than 125 million tracks by its count, and imports playlists from Spotify. Melodial plays its own catalogue, written and recorded for venues. If your business needs chart music by name, Soundtrack is the right product. If you need good background music that is licensed and costs €6.99, Melodial is.
Can I switch mid-contract?
Soundtrack yearly plans are billed upfront, 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. Soundtrack prices per zone: a second room playing different music is a second zone.

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