Audio streaming platform and distribution service with a complex monetization history
2 documented complaints against SoundCloud — paraphrased from BBB filings, Trustpilot reviews, Reddit threads, and public forum posts. Newest complaints first.
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Sourced from public platforms across US, UK, and global markets — each report links to the original source.
| Platform | Reports | Who's reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | US & global users |
Artists who use SoundCloud's monetization program describe earnings per stream that are materially lower than what the same play would generate through Spotify or Apple Music via DistroKid or TuneCore.
SoundCloud has faced multiple near-closure moments and ownership transitions since 2017. While the platform has stabilized, artists describe periodic anxiety about uploading a catalog to a platform whose long-term viability has been questioned.