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Beatstars has introduced a new “Growth Plan” and revamped its pricing structure. The new plan replaces the old “Starter Plan” while introducing a more restricted version of the Starter Plan, creating significant changes for users.

New “Growth Plan”

Positioned between the Professional and new Starter plans, the Growth Plan offers advanced features at a higher price than the old Starter Plan, including:

• Stem Uploads: Manage tracks more effectively.
• Custom Services: Tools for personalized offerings.
• Beat ID Credits: Unique beat identification.
• Beat Store Embed: Integrate your beat store into websites.
• Increased License Management: More custom license agreements.

These features target professional creators with expanded needs.

Changes to the Old “Starter Plan”

The old Starter Plan now aligns with the new Growth Plan but with limits like four custom licenses. Current users can retain their existing plans unless auto-migrated or forced to switch later.

New Restricted “Starter Plan”

The revamped Starter Plan is significantly scaled back, with:

• No stem uploads
• No custom services or Beat ID credits
• No beat store embedding
• Fewer license agreements

It’s designed for beginners or budget-conscious users, but it lacks professional-level functionality.

Recommendations for Users

• Upgrade: Move to the Professional plan for enhanced features.
• Hold Your Plan: Stick with the old Starter Plan while it lasts.
• Consider Alternatives: Explore other platforms if Beatstars no longer suits your needs.

Conclusion
The new plans cater to professionals but may disrupt existing users. Evaluate your requirements and budget carefully to choose the best option. Stay informed about Beatstars’ updates to adapt effectively.

At the end of the year, things like this tend to pop up, don’t they? Just posting how things went this year. I think most of my followers are probably spam accounts, and I wish something could be done about it, but there’s nothing I can really do.

Background of the Introduction

BeatStars is an online marketplace for independent music producers and artists to sell beats and music. Recently, BeatStars introduced a new policy of imposing a 12% service fee on buyers. This change is said to streamline the operation of the marketplace and offer a higher quality service.

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Lately, there has been some criticism surrounding the 12% service fee imposed by BeatStars. Some producers and artists argue that if they have to give up 12% in fees, there’s no point in selling their beats on BeatStars. However, I disagree with this view for a number of reasons, which I’ll detail below.

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Introduction
BeatStars’ recent decision to lower its Starter Plan to $19.99 per year has sparked interest among music producers. This article examines the implications for producers and BeatStars’ potential motivations.

Benefits for Producers
The reduced price enhances affordability, particularly for independent producers, encouraging sustained activity on the platform. This move reduces attrition caused by high fees and low sales, offering greater financial sustainability.

BeatStars’ Strategy
By lowering costs, BeatStars aims to attract more producers, ensuring continued revenue through its 12% transaction fee on marketplace sales.

Conclusion
The price cut promotes mutual benefit: producers gain affordability, and BeatStars potentially secures higher long-term profitability by expanding its user base.

I’m going to post the flow chart so that I can remember it.

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