Soundtrack Your Brand vs Mood Media vs Sonosfera

Direct answer: For most independent UK businesses, Sonosfera wins on value at £19.99/month with all commercial licensing included. Soundtrack Your Brand suits retail chains needing chart hits (~£30-50/month plus PPL PRS). Mood Media is built for enterprises with 20+ locations.

Fast facts

• Sonosfera costs £19.99/month — all commercial licensing included, no PPL PRS needed.
• Soundtrack Your Brand starts at £30-50/month and typically requires a separate TheMusicLicence (£238.33/year + VAT).
• Mood Media requires proprietary hardware, custom quotes, and 12-24 month contracts.
• TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS starts at ~£238.33/year + VAT for small premises.
• Sonosfera runs on any phone, tablet, or laptop — no hardware to buy.

Choosing background music used to be simple: you turned on the radio and hoped no one noticed the ads.

Now, as business owners realise that playing the radio (or Spotify) is illegal without a heavy fine, the market for "Business Music Streaming" has exploded.

But which one do you choose?

Do you go with the Spotify-backed giant (Soundtrack Your Brand)? The industry veteran (Mood Media)? Or the straightforward, budget-friendly challenger (Sonosfera)?

We’re Sonosfera, so obviously we think we’re great. But we’re also business owners, and we know we aren't right for everyone.

Here is an honest, side-by-side comparison of the three biggest options for UK businesses in 2026. (New to business music licensing? Start with Can I Play Spotify in My Salon?)

At a Glance: The Comparison Table