SoundBetter

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SoundBetter is an online marketplace that connects musicians, producers, and labels with vetted session musicians, mixing and mastering engineers, singers, and other music production professionals for remote collaboration.

Los Angeles, California
soundbetter.com
Owned by Spotify

About SoundBetter

SoundBetter is an online marketplace, owned by Spotify, that connects artists, bands, producers, and labels with vetted music production professionals around the world. Through soundbetter.com, clients can hire session musicians, vocalists, producers, beatmakers, mixing and mastering engineers, and other specialists for remote collaboration. Each professional has a detailed profile with credits, demos, reviews, and rates, and all communication and payments are handled securely through the SoundBetter platform, which is based in Los Angeles, California.

A SoundBetter charge typically appears on a bank or card statement when you hire a music professional through the platform, fund a project, purchase add‑ons (such as extra revisions or stems), or leave a tip. Most charges are one‑time payments tied to specific projects, but you may also see recurring charges if you’ve subscribed to a paid promotion or membership plan as a provider on the marketplace. You might also notice small temporary authorization holds when you first add or update a payment method or when SoundBetter verifies your card before a project is funded; these holds usually disappear within a few business days and are not actual charges.

If you’re unsure about a SoundBetter charge, start by logging into your SoundBetter account and checking your Messages and Payments/Transactions sections for recent projects, offers, and invoices that match the amount and date on your statement. Look for the descriptor on your statement, which may appear as “SOUNDBETTER,” “SPOTIFY*SOUNDBETTER,” or similar. For help, you can visit soundbetter.com and use the Help/Support section to contact Customer Support via the online form or help center; include screenshots of the charge, the last four digits of the card, and the billing date so they can locate it. Avoid disputing the charge with your bank until you’ve contacted SoundBetter, as most issues—such as duplicate payments, project cancellations, or unrecognized charges from a shared card—can be resolved directly with their support team or by reviewing your project history on the site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was I charged by SoundBetter or SPOTIFY*SOUNDBETTER on my card?

This charge usually means you hired a music professional through SoundBetter—such as a singer, producer, or mixing engineer—and funded a project or milestone payment. It can also be from accepting a custom offer, purchasing add‑ons (like rush delivery or extra revisions), or sending a tip to a provider. Log into your SoundBetter account and check your recent projects and payments to match the amount and date of the charge.

What are typical SoundBetter charge amounts and how are fees calculated?

Project prices on SoundBetter are set individually by each professional, so you may see anything from smaller charges (e.g., $50–$200 for simple edits or smaller session work) up to several hundred or thousands of dollars for full productions, mixes, or albums. As a client, the price you see in the offer usually includes SoundBetter’s service fee, so the total on your statement should match the accepted quote or invoice. If you added extras (like stems, additional versions, or expedited delivery), those will increase the final charge accordingly.

Why do I see a small SoundBetter charge or a $0–$2 authorization on my statement?

SoundBetter may place a small temporary authorization hold when you add or update a credit/debit card or when a project is being funded to verify that the payment method is valid. These authorizations are not actual charges and should automatically disappear or convert to $0 within a few business days, depending on your bank. If a small amount remains pending for more than a week, contact your bank and SoundBetter Support with a screenshot so they can investigate.

How do I cancel or stop recurring SoundBetter charges for my provider membership or promotion plan?

If you’re a provider (artist, producer, or engineer) and you signed up for a paid membership or promotional plan on SoundBetter, you can cancel from your account settings. Log in, go to your Account or Settings > Billing/Membership section, and choose to cancel or downgrade your plan; you’ll typically retain benefits until the end of the current billing period. After cancellation, you should no longer see recurring monthly or annual charges, though one‑time project fees as a client will still be billed when you approve offers.

How can I request a refund for a SoundBetter project or an unrecognized charge?

Refunds on SoundBetter are generally handled on a case‑by‑case basis, often starting with communication between the client and the provider to resolve quality or delivery concerns. If you believe you were charged in error, didn’t receive agreed work, or see a charge you don’t recognize, open a support ticket through the Help/Support section on soundbetter.com and include the transaction amount, date, currency, and any related project links. SoundBetter’s support team can review the project, payment status, and Delivery/Approval history and may issue a partial or full refund when appropriate under their policies.

Why was I charged by SoundBetter after a project was completed earlier?

In many cases, your card is authorized when you fund the project, but the final charge is only captured when you approve the delivery or when the revision period ends. This can make the final posting date on your bank statement appear a few days later than the actual project completion. Check the project timeline and payment details in your SoundBetter account to confirm when the job was funded and approved.

How do I contact SoundBetter about a billing problem or to get a copy of my receipt?

Go to soundbetter.com and click on Help, Support, or the question‑mark icon (depending on the current layout) to access their help center and contact form. From there you can submit a billing request, and you’ll typically receive replies via email to the address tied to your SoundBetter account. Receipts and invoices for completed payments can usually be found under your Payments, Transactions, or Billing section when you’re logged in, where you can download or print them for your records.

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