Frequently Asked Questions

What is LicenseQuote?
LicenseQuote is not a music publisher, library or stock music source, but provides an affordable and easy to manage e-commerce solution that helps independent musicians, publishers and libraries organize and license their music directly from their own websites. LicenseQuote provides various subscription plans which gives publishers full control over their license offerings and pricing from their own branded store.

You can learn more about music publishing and licensing on our Tutorials page which includes various articles, guides and a number of video walkthroughs.

How much does it cost to use LicenseQuote?
The LQ 200 plan starts at $80/year or $9/month which includes: 200 songs in both Master and Preview file formats, unlimited brands, genres, subgenres and rate card licensing profiles, plus a banner image or flash file used for your Licensing Store. LicenseQuote subscribers also keep 100% of all their licensing sales revenues!

Can I private-label brand my own Licensing store?
Yes, your Licensing Store is a private label solution that allows you to publish your own brand names including: Licensing Store Name, Publisher name and various artist, album, band and library names, etc.

Can I use my own domain name for my LicenseQuote licensing store?
Yes, you can use a domain CNAME Record (optional) so the URL address will integrate with your own website domain name. You can also point a unique domain name directly to your Licensing Store address or simply embed your store directly on any page on your website.

I’m not sure if LicenseQuote will meet my needs, can I get a free trial to check it out?
Sure, you can start with our no obligation 30-day Free trial offer! You can also read our article Selecting the right plan to fit your needs.

What is the base price of the LicenseQuote calculator?
The standard (default) base price for all license types in LicenseQuote licensing matrix is the lowest possible value that can be calculated for any specific license type.  Updated July 7, 2010 to reflect new property and value configurations.
Audio Projects - $260
Composition & Sound Recordings - $75
Corporate, Theater & Competition - $50
Custom License  -  Terms & pricing will vary according to buyer/seller negotiation
Film Sync License - $210
Games and Software - $750
Internet, Website Flash - $55
Mechanical Royalty (up to 5 min.) - $0.091 per copy (based on U.S. statutory rate)
Mechanical Royalty (over 5 min.) - $0.0175 per minute, per copy
Music Compilation (CD, DVD, PC Audio) - $150
Personal Use - $0.99 (digital download, non-commercial use)
Products and Toys - $150
Public Space (Restaurants, Trade shows, Art Gallery) - $120
Radio Ad (or Production) - $75
Sampling, Remixes, Covers and Derivative Works - $90
Single Units (Weddings, video, small quantity for profit) - $110
Slide Show or PowerPoint - $100
Software - Multimedia, All platforms, any use - $150
Telephone or Music On Hold - $12
TV Advertising - $122
TV Show Sync License - $360
Video (Music for Video, DVD or CD ROM) - $130

Can I change the base prices of my LicenseQuote calculator?
Yes, you can easily edit and adjust the pricing for any license type on the Licensing Profiles page.

How is the standard pricing determined for the LicenseQuote calculator?
The license pricing "default" (starting point) is set according to our pricing research which identifies the most common price ranges for non-exclusive use (including both the sync and master rights) of commercial tracks typical of many competing music licensing catalogs and libraries.

Other factors that may increase the licensing price of some songs include: negotiating an exclusive or semi-exclusive license for an agreed market or duration of time, negotiating direct payment for the performance royalties, custom produced recordings, award winning music or famous "hit" songs, etc.  

As a publisher you will have full control to accept or adjust the pricing for each license type according to your catalog's marketing needs. This can be set from the Licensing Profiles settings page which gives you control over every imaginable aspect of your licensing contract, pricing, categories and negotiation rules. The Licensing Profiles interface also lets you create new custom profiles and edit them according to your exact needs.

How do I license cover songs?
Cover songs are normally licensed according to standard Mechanical License royalty rates. As a music publisher you can set your own price or use the published U.S. copyright office royalty rates as a guideline to negotiate directly with your buyers. Besides our standard Mechanical Royalty License calculator, you can also use our "Composition & Sound Recordings" license type to offer buyers some options such as composition or composition and sound recording, and the price will be adjusted according to their selected usage.

I have other questions which aren't listed here. What do I do?
Please visit our Knowledge Base or send an email from our contact form. We'll be happy to answer your questions as soon as possible in the order received.