Overview

Mixcloud is an online audio platform for long-form content like DJ mixes, radio shows, and podcasts with licensed streaming. Listeners can use a free ad-supported tier or a premium plan, while creators upload unlimited content, access Pro features, and monetize through Mixcloud Select (60% to creators, 40% to Mixcloud) after royalties are paid. The platform also offers Mixcloud LIVE for legal video live-streaming and royalty-safe music playback. Unlike general music services, Mixcloud relies on direct licensing deals with major labels to pay artists and focuses on community, analytics, and monetization of long-form audio.