When setting up your BeatStars account, one of the first decisions you'll face is whether to go with the Free or Pro Page plan. Your choice depends on your goals, budget, and how seriously you plan to grow your beat business.
Free Plan Overview
Best for: Beginners just testing BeatStars
Includes:
10 active beats (uploads)
Access to the BeatStars Marketplace
Basic analytics
Free download feature
Basic licensing setup
Limitations:
No custom store (Pro Page)
No advanced analytics or integrations
No email list building tools
Lower exposure and fewer marketing tools
Pro Page Plan Overview
Best for: Producers who want to grow, brand, and sell at scale
Includes:
Unlimited beat uploads
Full Pro Page (customizable storefront)
Advanced analytics (plays, conversions, traffic)
Direct customer email capture
Integration with Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, email services
Priority placement and visibility tools
Collab Split Payments
Discounts, coupon codes, payment plans
Cost: ~$19.99/month (discounts for yearly billing)
Key Differences
Feature
Free Plan
Pro Page Plan
Upload Limit
10 beats
Unlimited
Pro Page Website
No
Yes
Email List Tools
No
Yes
Custom Domain
No
Yes
Analytics & Insights
Basic
Advanced
Integrations (Pixel, etc)
No
Yes
Best For
Testing the waters
Full business use
Recommendation
Start with Free if you're experimenting or still building beats.
Upgrade to Pro once you're ready to build a brand, drive traffic, and convert sales consistently. The tools more than pay for themselves with just a few beat sales.