# Traktrain alternative: 5 options for Indian producers (2026)

> The best Traktrain alternative for Indian producers is a store that takes UPI and pays in rupees, such as Airtune, BeatStore or Beat22. Traktrain itself is strong: a free plan with 0% commission on MP3 leases. But it prices plans in US dollars, pays through PayPal or Stripe, and does not list UPI for buyers.

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Updated: 2026-11-08
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A Traktrain alternative makes sense when Traktrain's payment setup does not fit your buyers. Traktrain is a good store with a real free plan and 0% commission on MP3 leases. But it works in US dollars and pays through PayPal or Stripe, which is a hurdle if most of your buyers are in India.

**In short**
- **Traktrain is free to start** and takes 0% on MP3 leases, a real strength.
- **It works in US dollars:** no UPI listed, and payouts go to PayPal or Stripe.
- **Indian options pay in rupees:** Airtune, BeatStore and Beat22 all take UPI at checkout.

Every Traktrain figure below comes from Traktrain's own pages, checked on 8 Nov 2026.

## Is Traktrain free, and how much does Traktrain take?

Traktrain is free to start. Its Free plan costs $0 a month and gives unlimited MP3 uploads within 10GB, per its sell-beats page (checked 8 Nov 2026). You keep 100% of MP3 sales and 75% of kit sales, with up to 3 kit tracks.

Traktrain's FAQ says it takes 0% commission when you buy or sell an MP3 beat, and the only fees are PayPal and Stripe fees. The Free plan sells MP3 leases only. Exclusive sales and custom contracts need a paid plan.

There are two paid plans, priced in US dollars. The 100 Plan costs $3.99 a month for the first year, billed yearly at $47.88, then renews at $89.88 a year. The Unlimited Plan costs $95.88 for the first year, then $179.88 a year, and you keep 100% of all sales.

| Plan | Price (checked 8 Nov 2026) | Storage | What Traktrain takes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 a month | 10GB | 0% on MP3 leases; 25% on kits; MP3 leases only |
| 100 Plan | $47.88 first year billed yearly, then $89.88 a year; or $5.99 the first month, then $9 a month | 100GB | 0% up to 100 beats; a 25% fee from the 101st beat |
| Unlimited | $95.88 first year billed yearly, then $179.88 a year; or $9.99 the first month, then $19 a month | 100GB | 0% on all sales |

> **Watch out:** A Traktrain blog post from October 2024 gives older figures, such as a 20-track cap on Free. The current sell-beats page and FAQ say otherwise, so we used those. Check the live page before you sign up.

## Is Traktrain good for selling beats?

Traktrain is good for selling beats if your buyers pay by PayPal or card and you want low costs. The Free plan costs nothing and takes no commission on MP3 leases, so you can test demand before you pay. Traktrain also says there are "0% fees for you or your buyers", so buyers pay no extra service fee.

Money goes straight to the producer's PayPal or Stripe account, and Traktrain does not hold it. With Stripe, the first transfer can take 6–7 days and later ones 1–2 days. Traktrain also offers newer ways to earn, such as tips during live House Party streams and paid Creator Memberships.

By its own figures, producers have earned "$10.5M+" on Traktrain, with "250k+" tracks sold. It reports "60k+" producers and "150k+" artists. A mobile app is expected in 2026, per its FAQ.

- **House Party tips:** 0% platform fee, tips from $2, paid to Stripe.
- **Creator Memberships:** you keep 90% and set a price from $5 to $100+ a month.
- **Marketing tools:** a widget, a landing page, coupons and mailing list export.
- **Traktrain vs BeatStars:** both take 0% on beat sales, but BeatStars adds a 12% buyer fee on its Marketplace. See our [best beat marketplace](/learn/compare/best-beat-marketplace/) guide.

## Why do Indian producers look for a Traktrain alternative?

Indian producers look for a Traktrain alternative mostly because of payments. Traktrain buyers pay by PayPal or by card through Stripe, and its FAQ does not mention UPI. For card payments, every beat in the cart must come from one producer who accepts cards, a limit Traktrain says comes from Stripe.

Payouts go only to PayPal or Stripe. Traktrain's pages do not say whether Indian producers can use Stripe through it, so check before you rely on it. Plans are priced in US dollars, and your bank may add its own foreign currency charges.

Prices also rise after the first year. Over two years, the Unlimited Plan costs $95.88 plus $179.88, or $275.76 in total (our maths on its published prices). The Free plan cannot sell exclusives at all, so you must pay to sell one.

- **Who this hits most:** producers whose buyers are Indian rappers paying by UPI.
- **Who it suits:** producers selling abroad who already use PayPal or Stripe.

## What are the best Traktrain alternatives?

The best Traktrain alternatives depend on where your buyers live. For buyers in India, Airtune, BeatStore and Beat22 all take rupees and UPI at checkout, and Airtune and BeatStore also sell in US dollars. For a global audience, BeatStars and Airbit are the other big names, both priced in US dollars.

Airtune's commission, on the Airtune pricing page (checked 8 Nov 2026), is 20% on Studio Starter, 15% on Studio Lite, 10% on Studio and 0% on Studio Pro. Starter costs ₹199 one time, and Studio Pro costs ₹699 a month or ₹6,999 a year, GST included. Sales clear in 7 days (14 when paid in US dollars), then become available the next Friday, paid in rupees to UPI or bank.

Payouts need KYC and PAN, the Airtune team checks each one, and there is no minimum payout. Unlike Traktrain, Airtune has no free seller plan. Airtune also uploads your beats to your own YouTube channel on every plan.

| | Airtune | BeatStore | Beat22 | BeatStars | Airbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan currency | ₹, GST included | ₹, GST included | ₹ | USD | USD |
| Free way to sell | No; Starter ₹199 one time | Yes, 20% commission | Yes, up to 10 beats at 30% commission | No; paid plan needed | Free limits not confirmed |
| 0% commission plan | Studio Pro ₹699 a month or ₹6,999 a year | Premium ₹1,299 a month | None on its plans page; Pro (₹599 a month or ₹4,999 a year) takes 10% | All paid plans, from $4.99 a month | Personal stores on Platinum, $7.99 a month billed yearly (2023 article) |
| UPI for buyers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Seller payouts | Rupees to UPI or bank | INR; UPI or bank (its pages differ) | Indian bank account | PayPal, for beat sales | Marketplace: PayPal, bank, wire or check, monthly |

All figures are list prices as of 8 Nov 2026. Beat22's terms say paid packs carry no separate commission, which its plans page does not match. Airbit's prices come from 2023 help articles. For more detail, see our [Airbit alternative](/learn/compare/airbit-alternative/) guide and the [best beat marketplace in India](/learn/compare/best-beat-marketplace-india/).

## Is Traktrain invite only?

Traktrain does not appear to be invite only today. Its terms, effective 27 July 2026, say Traktrain "may, but has no obligation to," review user content. They also say its tools create no duty to "pre-screen, or approve" what users upload.

We found no current Traktrain page that says you need an invite or approval to sell. It may have worked differently in the past, but we found no dated official source for that. The safest check is to open Traktrain's own sign-up page and see what it asks for.

Airtune works the other way: it is invite only for producers. You join with a code from an Airtune producer, or you request an invite and the Airtune team listens to your work. Buyers can still sign up free and open, with no invite needed.

## Next steps

1. **List where your buyers live.** If most pay in rupees, compare the Indian stores in the [best beat marketplace in India](/learn/compare/best-beat-marketplace-india/).
2. **Compare Airtune and Traktrain line by line** in [Airtune vs Traktrain](/learn/compare/airtune-vs-traktrain/).
3. **Plan your payouts** with our guide to [get paid for selling beats in India](/learn/guides/get-paid-selling-beats-india/).
4. **Check Airtune's plans** and request an invite on the [Airtune pricing page](https://airtune.in/pricing?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=traktrain-alternative).

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## Sources

- [Traktrain sell beats page (plans, prices, fees, scale)](https://traktrain.com/sell-beats) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Traktrain FAQ (commission, exclusives, payments, payouts, app)](https://traktrain.com/faq) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Traktrain get paid page (House Party tips, Creator Memberships)](https://traktrain.com/get-paid) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Traktrain terms (content review, effective 27 July 2026)](https://traktrain.com/terms) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Traktrain blog: upload limits and plans (10 Oct 2024, older figures)](https://traktrain.com/blog/exciting-updates-on-upload-limits-and-subscription-plans/) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Airtune pricing page (Studio plans, commission, invite FAQ)](https://airtune.in/pricing?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=traktrain-alternative) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Airtune Payout Policy (KYC)](https://airtune.in/policy/payout-policy?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=traktrain-alternative) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [BeatStore sell page (plans and commission)](https://beatstore.in/sell) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Beat22 subscriptions page (Basic, Premium and Pro prices and commission), from the live plans page as read on 8 Nov 2026 by our browser check](https://beat22.com/subscriptions) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [BeatStars help: How much does BeatStars cost](https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/7797168579227-How-Much-Does-BeatStars-Cost) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [BeatStars help: Why is there a service fee on the Marketplace](https://help.beatstars.com/hc/en-us/articles/17747783078171-Why-is-there-a-service-fee-on-the-Marketplace) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Airbit help: Platinum price (edited 2023)](https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166084124057-I-m-trying-to-sign-up-to-Platinum-for-7-99-but-it-s-trying-to-charge-me-19-99-How-can-I-get-the-new-price) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Airbit help: When will I receive my payments](https://help.airbit.com/hc/en-us/articles/24166082744601-When-will-I-receive-my-payments) (checked 2026-11-08)