Save $10/mo with Pandora CloudCover vs. SoundMachine

Choose Pandora CloudCover for fully licensed music and features that make it easy to manage all your locations for less!

Our full music catalog starting at $16.95/mo

Clean, commercial-free & fully licensed

Thousands of artists & genres

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businesses trust CloudCover for premium, ad-free background music streaming

Comparing Pandora CloudCover vs. SoundMachine

When comparing these two business music streaming services, there’s no competition. Check out the table below to see how Pandora CloudCover goes above and beyond for your business.

Pandora CloudCover

SoundMachine

Cost
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Starts at $16.95/mo
Per location, billed annually
Starts at $26.95/mo
Per location, billed annually
Available Plans
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4 plans
Options for all business types & sizes
4 plans
Options for all business types & sizes
Free Trial
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14-day trial
No credit card required
30-day trial
No credit card required
Access to Pandora Network
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Yes
No
Optional Hardware Player Cost
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$99.50
for CloudBox
Unclear
for SoundMachine Player
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24/7 Live Support
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Yes
Yes
Remote Management
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Yes
Yes
All Licensing Included
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Yes
Yes
Clean, Ad-Free Music
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Yes
Yes
MORE FEATURES
location management

Easy music management from 1 to 10,000 locations

The CloudCover platform offers robust, customizable location management tools and enterprise reporting through a simple, cloud-based interface.

Dashboard

Manage all of your locations from one simple dashboard

Seamlessly integrate your messages with your background music. Either upload your own or get professional message production from our in-house sound studio.

Scheduling

Music & Message Scheduling

Seamlessly integrate your messages with your background music. Either upload your own or get professional message production from our in-house sound studio.

Control

User permissions and access controls

Seamlessly integrate your messages with your background music. Either upload your own or get professional message production from our in-house sound studio.

Additional features

A music platform built for business

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Company-approved Stations

Administrators can restrict employees to company-approved stations, allowing for a controlled and tailored music experience that aligns with your business’s brand and values.

Plug-and-Play CloudBox

Most CloudBox music players come preprogrammed, ensuring they’re ready to deliver tunes right out of the box without the need for any manual setup.

Custom Station Curation

Work with our Music Team to create a totally unique and branded sound for your business leveraging our proprietary BrandMatch process.

Implementation & Onboarding

We provide implementation support and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition, allowing your business to stream from day one.

Clear content ratings

Our curated collection of Business Stations is fully lyric-checked and rated for explicit language, offensive themes, and mature innuendo.

Live Customer Support

Our team is committed to providing prompt, personalized solutions, setting a new standard for exceptional service in our industry.

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Millions of tracks, thousands of artists, and hundreds of pre-built stations

Our massive catalog of licensed, clean, ad-free music gives you the ability to set the right mood for your business – whether you use one of our pre-built stations or create your own.

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Today's Hits

Today's Hits

Business Station
Fresh Country

Fresh Country

Business Station
Family Favorites

Family Favorites

Business Station
Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop

Business Station
Lobby Chill

Lobby Chill

Business Station
Latin Workout: Party

Latin Workout: Party

Business Station
Office Workday Hits

Office Workday Hits

Business Station
Testimonials

Loved and trusted by thousands of businesses

Plans & PRICING

Plans that work for any business and budget

Choose a plan and try it free for 14 days

Music

$18.95

/mo

$18.95

/mo

$16.95

/mo

per location

, prepaid annually

More than 10 locations?

Let’s talk

Call (844) 422-6249

For businesses that want hit music with no ads.

Most Popular

  • Hit music from popular artists — from The Beatles to Beyoncé
  • 1,500+ stations
  • Create your own AI stations and mixes
  • Family-friendly stations
  • Drag-and-drop music scheduling
  • No ads or interruptions
  • Licensed for business

Manage

$23.95

/mo

$23.95

/mo

$21.50

/mo

per location

, prepaid annually

More than 10 locations?

Let’s talk

Call (844) 422-6249

For multi-location businesses that want centralized control.

Most Popular

Everything in Music, plus:

  • Multi-location dashboard
  • Real-time monitoring and remote control
  • Multi-user access
  • Company-approved stations
  • Add audio zones ($12.95/zone/mo)

Messaging & Signage

$29.95

/mo

$29.95

/mo

$26.95

/mo

per location

, prepaid annually

More than 10 locations?

Let’s talk

Call (844) 422-6249

For businesses that want in-store messaging & signage.

Most Popular

Everything in Manage, plus:

  • Digital Signage: Publish images and videos to connected in-store displays (one screen per location included, add a zone for each additional screen at $12.95/zone/mo)
  • Audio Messaging: Play custom audio messages between songs, with optional images to accompany each message
  • Simple scheduling & multi-location management

Enterprise

/mo

/mo

/mo

per location

, prepaid annually

More than 10 locations?

Let’s talk

Call (844) 422-6249

Tailored music, advanced support and white-glove service.

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Customized to help you scale:

  • Volume discounts
  • Bring your own playlist from Spotify or Pandora
  • Single Sign-on (SSO)
  • Custom music design services
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Priority phone and email support
  • Installation and training

Frequently asked questions

How much can I typically be fined if I play unlicensed music in my business?

How much does a music license cost?

What are the top PROs in the U.S. and Canada?

Why can't I play my personal Spotify or Apple Music account in my business?

When I use CloudCover, do I have to worry about song rights, royalties or other licensing issues?

Can I manage multiple locations using CloudCover from a single device or location?

Have more questions?
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Legal Music for Business
From $16.95/mo*

* When prepaid annually. Terms & Conditions Apply.


Savings based on comparison between standard annual pricing for Pandora Cloud Cover’s “Music” plan and SoundMachine's Business plan (last compared December 19, 2025). https://sound-machine.com/pricing