The pricing desk
one platform, two ways to engage.
afropublish has two pricing rails — one for the people listening and one for the artists publishing. pick the side you’re on.
What this pricing is for
AfroPublish is a streaming platform and a music-publishing workspace. The plans below cover both sides of that — listening to music, and getting paid for the music you make. Subscriptions are optional: most of the platform is free for both audiences.
If you're a listener
You can stream the entire catalogue for free with short audio ads between songs. Upgrade to AfroPublish Plus to remove ads, unlock higher quality, and pay artists more per stream — every Plus subscription is split among the artists you actually listen to (fan-powered royalties), not a giant industry pool.
If you're a creator
Publishing, streaming on AfroPublish, licensing tools and royalty collection are all included on the Free creator plan. Paid creator tiers (Starter / Pro / Label) raise your publishing limits — more songs, music videos, podcast shows and seasons — and lower the commission AfroPublish takes per sale + royalty, so you keep more as your catalogue grows. Pick the tier that matches your scale.
Plus subscriptions and free-tier ad revenue go into a monthly pool that pays out per-listener: your subscription only pays the artists you streamed that month. Beat sales, sync licences and other one-off transactions go directly to the artist minus the platform commission set by their creator plan.
For listeners
Stream music. Pay the artists you stream.
Free
The ad-supported way to discover new music — always free.
- Stream songs ad-supported (audio ads every 3–4 songs)
- 30-second previews of beats and instrumentals
- Standard quality (128 kbps)
- Save artists, beats, and playlists
AfroPublish Plus
Ad-free listening, full songs, and high quality. Pays the artists you actually stream.
- Stream all AfroPublish songs ad-free
- High-quality audio (256 kbps when HLS available)
- Full-length streaming (no 30-second beat cap)
- Offline listening on the mobile app (coming soon)
- 7-day free trial — cancel any time
AfroPublish is free for everyone right now. Plus arrives once the community’s grown — no paywall today.
For creators
Publish, stream, and license your music. Lower commission as you grow.
Free
Get started — always free.
Starter
For emerging artists releasing regularly.
Pro
For serious artists and producers.
Label
For labels managing multiple artists.
Every artist is on the Free plan automatically today. You'll be the first to know when Starter / Pro / Label go live.
Questions about pricing? Read the terms or email support@starlightgroupsa.co.za.