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SoundCloud vs Wavve

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SoundCloud

Podcasting

Discover, stream, and share music

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wavve logo

Wavve

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting and distribution

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SoundCloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: SoundCloud the free tier plays tracks with ads; Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: SoundCloud covers Audio streaming, Wavve covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SoundCloud and Wavve actually diverge.

Attributes where SoundCloud and Wavve differ
AttributeSoundCloudWavve
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb
Founded20072018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Podcasting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in SoundCloud

  • Audio streaming
  • Uploads
  • Discovery
  • Sharing
  • Social media
  • DJ software
  • Privacy settings
  • Ios support

Only in Wavve

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • Simple interface
  • Podcast website
  • All podcast platforms
  • Email services

Both cover

  • Content protection
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

SoundCloud

  • Discovering tracks from emerging and independent artistsnot Wavve
  • Uploading your own music to reach listeners directlynot Wavve
  • Offline listening and ad-free playback on a paid tiernot Wavve

Wavve

  • Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot SoundCloud
  • Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot SoundCloud
  • Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot SoundCloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

SoundCloud

  • The free tier plays tracks with ads
  • Offline saving of tracks requires a SoundCloud Go or Go+ subscription
  • Premium Go+ tracks are locked behind the higher Go+ tier, so SoundCloud Go alone does not unlock the full catalogue
  • Exclusive DJ app integrations require Go+
  • The app is available in only eight languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Arabic
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.4 or later

Wavve

  • Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • Starter plan is single user with no team members
  • Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
  • The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
  • There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

SoundCloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited uploads
    • Ads
  • Go$5.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline
  • Go+$12.99/month
    • Full catalog
    • HQ audio

Wavve

$10/month
  • Creator$10/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose SoundCloud if

  • You need audio streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want uploads.
SoundCloud review

Choose Wavve if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want distribution.
Wavve review

Questions people ask

Is SoundCloud or Wavve better?
Neither clearly leads. SoundCloud starts at Free and Wavve at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SoundCloud or Wavve?
SoundCloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SoundCloud and $10/month for Wavve.
Does SoundCloud or Wavve run on more platforms?
SoundCloud runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Wavve runs on Web.
Can I use SoundCloud for free?
Yes. SoundCloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.
What is SoundCloud best used for?
SoundCloud is most often used for discovering tracks from emerging and independent artists, uploading your own music to reach listeners directly, offline listening and ad-free playback on a paid tier. Of those, discovering tracks from emerging and independent artists and uploading your own music to reach listeners directly are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.
What can SoundCloud do that Wavve cannot?
SoundCloud covers Audio streaming, Uploads, Discovery, Sharing. Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Monetization. Both handle Content protection, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SoundCloud: What are the differences between SoundCloud's Artist and Artist Pro plans for creators?

Artist is $3.25/month with 3-hour uploads and 2x boosts per month. Artist Pro is $8.25/month with unlimited uploads and unlimited boosts, plus more frequent AI mastering.

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Wavve: Is there a free trial available?

Wavve offers creators a Free Trial to try it out fully. The Free Trial allows for full unlimited content creation.

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SoundCloud: Do SoundCloud's Go and Go+ listener plans include trials?

Yes. SoundCloud Go includes a free 7-day trial. SoundCloud Go+ and the student version both include free 30-day trials.

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Wavve: What are the billing cycle options?

You can choose monthly, 6-month, or annual billing. Annual plans receive the highest discount of 20% off.

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SoundCloud: What is the difference between SoundCloud Go and Go+?

Both are ad-free with unlimited offline saves. Go+ costs $10.99/month and adds DJ app mixing capability plus artist support, compared to Go at $4.99/month.

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Wavve: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. There is no obligation with Wavve, so you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at anytime.

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SoundCloud: Is there a discounted SoundCloud plan for students?

Yes. Student Go+ is $5.49/month (50% discount on the regular $10.99/month Go+ plan) and requires university verification.

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Wavve: What is your refund policy?

Once you have paid for Wavve's services, there are no monetary refunds.

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Wavve: Are there usage limits on video creation?

There is no limit to the number of videos you can make.

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