For US cafes, salons, gyms & retail
You probably need licenses
from four different organizations.
ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR — four separate bills, four renewal dates, four sets of paperwork. Or just Sonosfera: one subscription that covers your business, legally, from day one.
From $19/month per location · No PRO contracts · Cancel anytime
The US music licensing system
is the most fragmented in the world.
Unlike the UK’s single TheMusicLicence (PRS + PPL combined), US businesses must deal with four separate performing rights organizations — each with their own rates, contracts, and renewal cycles.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Minimum fee for a small café or salon; scales with seating capacity and usage type.
Broadcast Music Inc.
Minimum threshold for small venues. Live music, DJs, and TV audio push costs higher.
SESAC (formerly Society of European Stage Authors & Composers)
Represents major hit songwriters — skipping SESAC means gaps in popular catalogue coverage.
Global Music Rights
The newest major PRO, representing premium exclusive songwriters. Growing enforcement activity.
Running total — before you even play a single song
$1,000–$2,000+
per year, per location. Plus administration time for four separate contracts.
Sonosfera: $19/month. One subscription. All licensing handled. No PRO contracts.
Sound familiar?
If you play music in your business, you’ve already run into at least one of these.
Paying $1,000–$2,000+/year across ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR — for music you still have to source yourself
Using Spotify or Apple Music in your business — a direct terms-of-service violation that exposes you to fines up to $150,000 per infringement
Missing a PRO license renewal and suddenly being in violation without knowing it
Navigating four separate contracts, billing cycles, and customer portals every year
Playing the radio while your customers hear ads — interrupting the atmosphere you've built
How we compare
Sonosfera vs. the Competition
Most services cover only ASCAP + BMI. That still leaves two PROs unaddressed. Sonosfera’s catalog is built from the ground up to require none.
| Feature | ✦ Sonosfera $19/mo | Pandora Cloud Cover $16.95/mo | Rockbot $25/mo | SiriusXM for Business $26.95/mo | Soundtrack Your Brand $29–37/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All PRO licensing included | |||||
| No separate PRO contracts | |||||
| AI-curated playlists | |||||
| Time-of-day scheduling | |||||
| Multi-location dashboard | |||||
| Cancel anytime | |||||
| Setup in minutes | |||||
| Notes | — | ASCAP + BMI only (no SESAC/GMR) | ASCAP + BMI only; US/Canada only | US-only, limited customization | Higher price point; complex UI |
Competitor pricing and feature set based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Verify current plans before switching.
Built for your business
Legal Background Music for Every US Venue
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Third-wave coffee culture runs on curated atmosphere. ASCAP/BMI have been known to audit independently owned cafes. One subscription, zero PRO paperwork.
Hair Salons & Barbershops
Most salons use Spotify on a personal account — a terms violation. Sonosfera is the legal upgrade that sounds just as good, costs less than a PRO license alone.
Gyms & Fitness Studios
ASCAP and BMI actively audit gyms, especially boutique fitness studios. Your classes need music. Your business needs protection.
Retail Boutiques
Independent boutiques are the most likely to use personal Spotify. One BMI enforcement letter costs more than a year of Sonosfera.
The science behind it
Music Drives Real Business Results
The right music keeps customers happy, spending longer, and coming back more often.
2–10%
increase in customer spending
Journal of Consumer Research
40%
longer average dwell time with right-tempo music
Milliman tempo studies
84%
of customers say music improves their experience
Mood Media global survey
Simple pricing
One Price. No PRO Contracts. Ever.
Compare this to $1,000–$2,000+/year just for PRO licenses — before you even have a music service.
Or $167.88/year (save 2 months)
14-day free trial · No credit card required · Cancel anytime
The math on switching
ASCAP + BMI alone: $767–$2,000+/year | Sonosfera: $228/year (annual plan)
That’s a potential saving of $500–$1,700+/year, plus zero PRO paperwork.
Common questions, straight answers
No legal jargon. Just what you actually need to know.
Ready to simplify?
Stop managing four licenses.
Start playing music you trust.
Sonosfera replaces ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR with one $19/month subscription. Fully licensed. No contracts. Legal from day one.
14-day free trial · No credit card required · Cancel anytime