Soundwise

What Soundwise does

Soundwise Inc. is a private SaaS company founded in 2017-2018 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that operates an audio content monetization platform for independent creators, coaches, authors, and podcasters. The platform enables producers of audio courses, audiobooks, and premium podcasts to upload content, set pricing (subscription, rental, or one-time), and distribute directly to listeners through Soundwise's iOS and Android mobile apps and web portal. Creators retain 100% of revenue from sales because Soundwise charges no transaction fees; instead, the company earns from monthly SaaS subscription tiers — Plus ($47), Pro ($97), and Platinum ($367) — with annual billing discounts.

Underlying technology includes a cloud-based content management system with global CDN delivery, an integrated audio processing pipeline (automatic silence trimming, volume normalization, MP3 conversion), and a DRM-style "Secure Audio Enclosure" that prevents content extraction outside the Soundwise app. Notable proprietary modules include TubeToPod (automated YouTube-to-podcast conversion with distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts), Soundwave Video Maker (free audio-to-social-video tool), white-label mobile apps (Platinum tier), API access, and integrations with Stripe (payments), Zapier (1,500+ apps), and Mailchimp. The company reports a creator base of 2,000+ independent publishers and serves global audiences, but remains a small, unfunded team of 1-10 employees with no disclosed external capital raises, M&A activity, or revenue figures.

Name

Soundwise

Legal name

Soundwise Inc.

Website

https://mysoundwise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Soundwise is a SaaS platform that enables independent creators, coaches, authors, and podcasters to sell audio courses, audiobooks, and premium podcasts directly to listeners via mobile and web, with creators keeping 100% of revenue and Soundwise monetizing via monthly subscription tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Content Monetization Platform

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Sound Recording Industries (5122), Record Production and Distribution (51225)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Tools & Monetization Platforms (Podcasts/Audio) (MPAIADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style) (MPAJAJAJ), Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC), Enterprise Audio Publishing & Private Podcast Platforms (MPAIADAI), Audiobook & Spoken-Word Streaming Platforms (MPAIADAE)

Keywords

• Audio content monetization
• Creator SaaS platform
• Audiobook self-publishing
• Premium podcast subscriptions
• Audio course hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Fees: Monthly subscription plans (Plus $47/mo, Pro $97/mo, Platinum $367/mo) with annual discounts. All plans charge 0% transaction fees on creator sales, meaning creators keep 100% of revenue. Soundwise earns from platform subscriptions, not revenue share.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Soundwise is a cloud-based SaaS platform that enables independent creators to upload, monetize, and deliver audio courses, audiobooks, and premium podcasts directly to listeners via iOS/Android apps and a web portal. Creators subscribe monthly to access the publisher dashboard, content security, listener community tools, and pricing/bundling features, while Soundwise charges 0% transaction fees so creators retain 100% of revenue.

Product overview

Soundwise is a unified audio content monetization platform that enables creators to sell audio courses, audiobooks, and premium podcasts directly to listeners. The core offering consists of the Soundwise Platform (publisher dashboard and content management system), Soundwise Mobile App (iOS/Android), and Soundwise Web Portal for content delivery. Key modules include TubeToPod (YouTube-to-podcast conversion), Soundwave Video Maker (audio-to-video for social media), Content Security System (DRM protection), Listener Community Features (social engagement tools), and Monetization Tools (flexible pricing). The platform offers three pricing tiers: Plus ($47/month), Pro ($97/month), and Platinum ($367/month), with the Platinum tier providing white-label mobile apps and API access. All plans include 0% transaction fees and integrate with Stripe for payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TubeToPod™: A YouTube integration feature that automatically converts YouTube channel content into audio podcasts and distributes them to iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Products and services

• Soundwise Platform A cloud-based SaaS platform that lets independent creators upload audio, set pricing, and sell audio courses, audiobooks, and premium podcasts directly to listeners while retaining 100% of revenue. Includes publisher dashboard, content management, listener analytics, in-app messaging, and integrated Stripe checkout.
• Soundwise Mobile App (iOS/Android) Free native mobile application for end listeners to consume audio courses, audiobooks, and podcasts purchased from Soundwise creators, with offline listening, playback controls, and in-app community features.
• TubeToPod YouTube-to-podcast conversion service that transforms a YouTube channel's videos into audio podcasts with proper ID3 tags and RSS feeds, then automatically submits them to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
• Soundwave Video Maker Free promotional tool that converts audio snippets under 60 seconds into branded soundwave videos for sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to help creators market their audio content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Creators can sell audiobooks without paying 40-60% royalty fees charged by Audible ACX
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is Soundwise's payment processing partner. Listeners pay for content through Stripe's secure checkout, and sales proceeds are deposited directly to creators' bank accounts via Stripe. Payment information is encrypted and never touches Soundwise's database.
• ZapiercoreTechnology or IntegrationZapier integration connects Soundwise to 1500+ online applications including MailChimp, InfusionSoft, ActiveCampaign, Shopify, and Hubspot. Enables workflow automation and audience management between platforms. Available on Pro plan and above.
• Apple PodcastscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner. Soundwise automatically submits free podcasts and TubeToPod-converted podcasts to Apple Podcasts for creators.
• SpotifycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner. Soundwise automatically submits free podcasts to Spotify for audience reach expansion.
• Google PodcastscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner. TubeToPod feature submits converted YouTube content as podcasts to Google Podcasts.
• YouTubecoreTechnology or IntegrationYouTube integration enables the TubeToPod feature - automatic conversion of YouTube channel videos into podcast audio content with ID3 tags and RSS feeds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Memberful: Memberful provides membership and subscription infrastructure for independent creators and publishers to monetize content directly via subscriptions. Closely overlaps with Soundwise's subscription-based audio distribution and creator-direct monetization model.
• Pinecast: Pinecast is a podcast hosting and monetization platform aimed at independent podcasters with subscription, listener support, and analytics features. Directly comparable to Soundwise's paid podcast offering for indie creators.
• Kajabi: Kajabi is an established all-in-one creator platform for courses, memberships, coaching, and podcasts, including significant audio-course capabilities. Comparable to Soundwise for creators building audio-based products and paid communities, with a much broader feature set.
• Mighty Networks: Mighty Networks combines community, courses, and paid memberships in one platform, letting creators monetize content through subscriptions. Overlaps with Soundwise in community-plus-paid-audio-content use cases for course creators and experts.
• Podia: Podia is an all-in-one creator platform for selling online courses, memberships, and digital downloads, including audio-based courses and webinars. Comparable to Soundwise in serving creators selling audio courses and digital subscription products.
• Transistor: Transistor is a podcast hosting and analytics platform that enables independent creators to distribute shows and monetize via paid subscriptions, listener support, and ads. Directly comparable to Soundwise on target customer (independent creators), business model (creator-paid subscriptions), and format (podcasts).
• Captivate: Captivate is a podcast hosting and analytics platform with built-in monetization features for independent podcasters. Directly comparable to Soundwise for creators publishing and monetizing podcasts via a dedicated indie-focused platform.

Broad incumbents

• Patreon: Patreon is the largest creator membership platform globally, serving creators across audio, video, and writing with subscription monetization. Competes broadly with Soundwise for audio creators but operates across many content types at much greater scale.
• Acast: Acast is a large global podcast hosting and monetization platform serving creators and advertisers, with subscription and ad-supported models. Competes with Soundwise in podcast hosting and direct listener monetization at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Substack: Substack is a fast-growing creator monetization platform for newsletters and podcasts that allows writers and audio creators to keep the majority of subscriber revenue. Overlaps with Soundwise in direct-to-listener audio monetization with a slightly different core format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mysoundwise
• Xx.com/soundwiseinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soundwise-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Soundwise