Honest comparison · updated 2026-04
beatsheaven vs beatstars.
Fair head-to-head. BeatStars has been around longer; we shipped recently. But on licensing flexibility, fee structure, and voice-tag policy we're already ahead. Here's the table.
| Dimension | BeatStars | beatsheaven |
|---|---|---|
| Free-tier commission | 30% | 9% |
| Paid-tier commission | 12% buyer-side fee added at checkout | 0% on PRO ($14.99/mo) |
| Voice tag on streams | Required | None |
| License flexibility | Templates only | Fully modular (15+ terms) |
| Payment gateways | Stripe + PayPal | Stripe + Razorpay (India-first) |
| Referral program | No | 10% of commission for 12 months |
| India-first (INR, Razorpay) | No | Yes |
| Native mobile app | Yes | PWA + push |
Our advantages
- 9% commission on free tier vs 30%
- 0% on PRO plan ($14.99/mo) vs 12% buyer-side fee
- No voice tag on streams — buyers hear the full clean beat
- Modular license builder with 15+ configurable terms
- Razorpay + Stripe multi-gateway (India-first)
- Referral program — 10% of commissions for 12 months
- Non-profit licensing flag per beat (free for indie artists)
Where BeatStars is ahead
- Native iOS + Android app
- Creator Rights Agency for label sync placements
- Larger existing catalog and traffic
Switching from BeatStars
- 1.Upload to beatsheaven in parallel — no exclusivity on free uploads
- 2.Bulk upload via /dashboard — CSV import coming; for now drag-drop 10+ beats at a time
- 3.Migrate your BeatStars license templates using our modular builder
- 4.Set your BeatStars links to redirect via the /u/<you> page once your catalog is live
Prices, fees and features verified from BeatStars's public documentation as of April 2026. This comparison is maintained by the beatsheaven team and updated as either platform changes. Spotted a mistake? Report it.