Session Studio

What Session Studio does

Session Studio, operated by Session.id Limited (incorporated in England and Wales, company number 11782991, founded 2012, Stockholm-headquartered), is a music collaboration and rights-attribution platform for individual songwriters, producers, and musicians. The platform centers on Song Projects — collaborative workspaces where users record or upload audio, co-write lyrics in real time, document split-sheet agreements with timestamps, verify creator identifiers (IPI/IPN/ISNI) against 14 international collecting societies (ASCAP, BMI, PRS, STIM, SOCAN, APRA, and others), and release finished tracks directly to SoundCloud and TuneCore with attached credit metadata. Cross-platform availability spans web, Mac desktop (with DAW integrations to Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, and GarageBand via an in-app badge), and iOS/Android mobile, with a QR-code credit-attribution flow and a Connex integration for delivering audio-plus-metadata packages to labels and publishers.

Underlying technology is a cloud-based SaaS stack with audio transcoding (originals stored, mp3 192kbps for streaming), CSV/ZIP-based migration tooling, and bilateral API integrations into the global PRO/CMO ecosystem — a deliberately narrow technical footprint optimized for music-industry-specific identifier handling rather than general-purpose collaboration. The business model is product-led freemium: the free tier provides 2GB storage and full collaboration/credits/DSP-release functionality; the Creator/Pro tier at $4.99/month unlocks 500GB storage, unlimited playlists, downloadable share links with lyrics and credits, and additional features as added. Distribution is entirely self-serve through Apple App Store, Google Play, and direct web access, with a Discord-based community, monthly SongDrop and Remix Roulette competitions, and organic social presence supporting acquisition. A secondary May 2024 Songspace import partnership signals an emerging competitive-displacement motion against incumbent catalog tools. Total disclosed funding is approximately $4M across two 2016-2017 rounds, with no disclosed follow-on capital, indicating a capital-constrained operating profile.

Name

Session Studio

Legal name

Session.id Limited

Website

https://sessionstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Session Studio is a freemium music collaboration platform that helps songwriters, producers, and musicians co-write songs, document split agreements with verified IPI/IPN numbers, and release tracks directly to SoundCloud and TuneCore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Collaboration Software

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Collaboration & Remote Recording Platforms (MPAIAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Music Production Workflow & Project Management Tools (Session management, asset/versioning) (MPAIAIAK)

Keywords

• Music collaboration software
• Song credits management
• Music rights attribution
• Audio file sharing platform
• Creator collaboration app

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Creator/Pro Tier Subscription: Monthly recurring subscription at $4.99 providing 500GB storage (vs 2GB free), unlimited playlists, downloadable playlist share links, unlimited SongDrop entries, lyrics and credits on share links, and access to additional features. Auto-renews monthly or annually. Paid via Stripe with support for Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and other major cards.
2. Free Tier (Freemium): Core functionality permanently free including 2GB storage, collaboration features, credit management, SoundCloud releases, DAW integration, and basic playlist creation. Serves as the primary user acquisition channel for upselling Creator tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Session Studio is a free cross-platform music collaboration app for individual music creators that combines cloud audio storage, real-time lyric collaboration, timestamped split-sheet agreements, and direct distribution to streaming platforms (SoundCloud, TuneCore). It verifies songwriter credits via 14 international collecting societies using industry identifiers (IPI, IPN, ISRC, ISWC) and integrates with major DAWs through a Mac desktop app, targeting artists, songwriters, and producers globally.

Product overview

Session Studio is a unified music collaboration platform that operates across web, desktop (Mac), and mobile (iOS/Android) as a single integrated product. The platform centers on Song Projects as the core organizing unit, where users upload/record audio, collaborate on lyrics, manage credits and splits, and ultimately distribute through integrated channels. The core functionality remains free with 2GB storage, while the Creator Tier ($4.99/month) adds 500GB storage, unlimited playlists, and professional share link features. Distribution is handled through native integrations with SoundCloud and TuneCore, while Connex enables metadata delivery to labels and publishers. The platform integrates with 14 international collecting societies (including ASCAP, BMI, PRS, STIM) for IPI/IPN verification, and major DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton, etc.) via desktop app badge access. A Discord-based community supplements the product with collaboration opportunities, competitions, and Remix Roulette events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Session Studio A free music collaboration app for individual music creators (artists, songwriters, producers) that enables audio recording and upload, real-time lyric collaboration, timestamped split-sheet agreements, IPI/IPN-verified credit management, and direct distribution to SoundCloud and TuneCore. Available on web, Mac desktop, iOS, and Android, with DAW integrations on Mac.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates disputes over songwriting credits through timestamped split sheet documentation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Collecting Societies (PROs/CMOs)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated with 14 collecting societies worldwide for IPI/IPN number verification. When users insert their IPI or IPN, Session Studio verifies with the CMO/PRO if the code is correctly placed. Societies include: UBC (Brazil), ASCAP (USA), BMI (USA), SOCAN (Canada), Artisjus (Hungary), BUMA (Netherlands), IMRO (Ireland), KODA (Denmark), PPL (UK), PRS (UK), SAMI (Sweden), STIM (Sweden), TEOSTO (Finland), APRA (Australia/New Zealand). This integration ensures creator identification is correctly transmitted to rights organizations.
• DAW ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationSession Studio Mac desktop app integrates with major DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Garage Band, Ableton, FL Studio, Steinburg Cubase, PreSonus Studio One, and Reaper. Integration shows an orange badge with Session Studio logo when opening DAW projects, providing access to the Session Studio platform without leaving the DAW workflow. Only works for new projects after desktop app download.
• SoundCloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect release integration allowing users to upload songs from Session Studio directly to their SoundCloud account. Supports files categorized as Mix, Bounce, or Master. Users can add ISRC codes, genre, release date, and other metadata. Also supports sending releases to labels via SoundCloud upload.
• TuneCorecoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect release integration allowing users to export songs with lyrics and credit information to their TuneCore account for distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, and other DSPs. Audio files, credits, and lyrics are automatically attached. Users without a TuneCore account can create one through Session Studio's sign-up link.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for Creator/Pro tier subscriptions. Supports Visa, Mastercard, American Express, China UnionPay, Discover, Diners, Japan Credit Bureau, and other major cards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bandzoogle: Bandzoogle provides website building, marketing, and distribution tools for musicians. It targets the same independent music creator segment as Session Studio, though its focus is on promotional tools rather than credits and collaboration infrastructure.
• DistroKid: DistroKid is a leading music distribution service that enables artists to release music to streaming platforms. Session Studio integrates with TuneCore (a competitor to DistroKid), making DistroKid a direct comparable in the music distribution workflow that Session Studio participates in.
• Songtrust: Songtrust is a music publishing administration platform that helps songwriters collect royalties globally. It addresses the same songwriter needs as Session Studio's credits and splits features, though Songtrust is focused on the publishing/royalty collection side rather than the collaboration side.
• Splice: Splice is a music creation platform offering sample libraries, DAW integration, and collaboration tools for producers. Like Session Studio, it serves music creators with workflow-enhancing software, though Splice focuses on sample/sound content while Session Studio focuses on credits and collaboration.
• Songspace: Songspace is a music collaboration and catalog management platform for songwriters, publishers, and A&R. Session Studio announced a migration partnership with Songspace in May 2024, indicating direct competition for the same songwriter workflow of audio organization, lyric collaboration, and pitch management.

Broad incumbents

• SoundCloud: SoundCloud is a major audio streaming platform that Session Studio integrates with for direct releases. SoundCloud's broader creator tools (profiles, monetization, distribution) overlap with aspects of Session Studio's offering, though SoundCloud is primarily a streaming destination rather than a collaboration tool.
• Kobalt Music: Kobalt is a major independent music publisher and rights management company. Its services for songwriters, including royalty collection and catalog management, overlap with the outcomes Session Studio enables through its credit and split tracking features.
• TuneCore: TuneCore is an established music distribution platform owned by Believe. Session Studio integrates with TuneCore for direct releases, positioning them as partners; however, TuneCore's broader music distribution and publishing services overlap with Session Studio's ambitions for the songwriter workflow.

Emerging players

• Audiam: Audiam is a music rights administration and royalty collection service for songwriters and publishers. It addresses the same songwriter pain points as Session Studio's credits and splits module, though it focuses specifically on mechanical and performance rights administration.
• BandLab: BandLab is a free online DAW and social music creation platform. Like Session Studio, it targets individual music creators with a freemium model and offers collaboration features, though BandLab's core strength is in-browser music production rather than credits and attribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sessioncredit
• YouTubeyoutube.com/sessionstudio
• Facebookfacebook.com/SessionCredit
• Instagraminstagram.com/sessioncredit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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