# How much do beats cost? Prices in India for 2026

> How much do beats cost? It depends on the licence you buy and the producer who sets the price. On Airtune, the minimums are ₹499 for an Easy MP3 lease, ₹999 for Easy WAV, ₹1,999 for Easy Stems and ₹4,999 for an Exclusive ($14.99 to $99.99 in US dollars), with no maximum. Some producers also offer free downloads.

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How much do beats cost? It depends on two things: the licence you buy and the producer who sets the price. A lease, where other artists can use the same beat, costs the least. An exclusive, where the beat comes off sale, costs the most. This guide shows real minimum prices in rupees and dollars and how to pay less without losing your rights.

**In short**
- **Price follows the licence:** MP3, WAV, stems and exclusive each cost more than the last.
- **On Airtune the minimums** are ₹499, ₹999, ₹1,999 and ₹4,999 ($14.99 to $99.99), with no maximum.
- **Compare the rights, not just the price,** because a cheap lease can have limits.

## How much do beats cost from producers?

Beats from producers cost whatever the producer sets, so the same store can show very different prices. Most producers sell a ladder of licences. Each step up gives you better files or more rights, and costs more.

On Airtune, producers cannot price below a set minimum for each licence. The minimum is ₹499 for Easy MP3, ₹999 for Easy WAV, ₹1,999 for Easy Stems and ₹4,999 for Exclusive. There is no maximum, so a producer in demand can charge much more. Buyers abroad pay in US dollars, and producers set that price separately, with its own minimum: $14.99, $29.99, $49.99 and $99.99.

The rights stay the same across the three leases. Every Airtune Easy licence allows unlimited audio streams and unlimited monetised music videos. So on Airtune, a cheaper lease mostly means fewer files, not fewer streams. The table shows each licence, its files and its minimum price.

| Licence | Files you get | Minimum in ₹ | Minimum in $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Free download** (if offered) | Tagged preview MP3 | ₹0 | $0 |
| **Easy MP3** | Untagged MP3 | ₹499 | $14.99 |
| **Easy WAV** | MP3 + WAV | ₹999 | $29.99 |
| **Easy Stems** | MP3 + WAV + track stems | ₹1,999 | $49.99 |
| **Exclusive** | All files, including the project file | ₹4,999 | $99.99 |

The example prices on the [Airtune licensing page](https://airtune.in/licensing?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=how-much-do-beats-cost) (checked 8 Nov 2026) come from a live beat: ₹499 for Easy MP3, ₹999 for Easy WAV and ₹1,999 for Easy Stems, with the Exclusive at the producer's price or by offer. Some producers offer only some licences.

## How much do exclusive beats cost?

Exclusive beats cost the most because the producer stops selling the beat to anyone new. On Airtune, an Exclusive starts at ₹4,999, or $99.99 for buyers abroad, and has no maximum. You can also agree an exclusive price with the producer through an offer.

You pay more, and you get more. An Airtune Exclusive includes the MP3, WAV, stems and the project file, and the beat is taken off sale. Anyone who already bought a lease keeps it, so older songs on the beat can stay online. That is normal, so ask the producer how many leases were sold before you pay.

Exclusives are negotiable by default on Airtune. You can make an offer from the beat page, and the producer can accept, counter or decline in chat. A negotiated price can never go below half of the licence minimum. Our guide to [exclusive beats](/learn/licensing/exclusive-beats/) covers what to check before you pay.

> **Tip:** if a leased song starts doing well, ask the producer about the exclusive early. Once someone else buys it, the beat is gone.

## Why do beat prices vary so much?

Beat prices vary because each price mixes several things: the files, the rights, the producer's demand and whether the beat stays on sale. Two beats that sound equally good can be priced very differently for these reasons.

Files matter first. An MP3 is fine for demos, a WAV is better for release, and stems let a mix engineer balance each sound around your voice. Rights matter next. On some stores, cheaper leases cap your streams or sales, so a low price can cost more later if your song takes off.

Demand matters too. A producer whose beats sell every week can charge more than someone new. Currency plays a part as well. On Airtune, producers set rupee and dollar prices separately, so the rupee price is not a converted dollar price. Our guide to [MP3 lease vs WAV lease](/learn/licensing/mp3-lease-vs-wav-lease/) explains which file you really need.

- **Files:** MP3, WAV, stems or the full project.
- **Rights:** stream caps, video limits, term and credit rules.
- **Exclusivity:** a lease stays on sale; an exclusive does not.
- **Demand:** busy producers price higher.
- **Currency:** rupee and dollar prices are set on their own.

## Can you get a beat for less?

You can get a beat for less in four safe ways: make an offer, use a coupon, buy in a bulk deal, or start with a free download. Each one keeps your licence intact, unlike paying a stranger outside the store.

On Airtune, offers work on licences the producer marks as negotiable. By default those are Easy Stems and Exclusive. An accepted offer is held in your cart for 24 hours, so pay within that time. Coupons are percentage discounts, one per producer in your cart, and they cannot be added to a negotiated price.

Some producers run "buy N get M free" bulk deals, where the cheapest eligible beats are free. There is also a limit on every discount: no coupon, deal or offer can take a licence below half of its minimum price. Our guide to [beat offers and negotiation](/learn/features/beat-offers-and-negotiation/) shows how offers work step by step.

- **Make an offer** on Easy Stems or an Exclusive, and agree the price in chat.
- **Use a coupon** from the producer, one per producer in your cart.
- **Watch for bulk deals** if you need several beats for an EP.
- **Start with a free download** if one is offered, and read its licence to see what it allows.
- **Never pay outside the store** to save money, because you lose the licence and buyer protection.

**Worked example.** A producer lists an Easy WAV at the ₹999 minimum and gives you a 20% coupon. You pay ₹799.20, because 20% of ₹999 is ₹199.80. The lowest any discount could reach on that licence is ₹499.50, which is half of ₹999. On an Exclusive at the ₹4,999 minimum, that lowest point is ₹2,499.50.

## Is GST extra on top of a beat price?

On Airtune, GST is not added on top of a beat price. All selling prices on Airtune are tax-inclusive, so the price the producer sets already includes any tax they owe. Airtune pays the tax on its own commission and revenue. Any other tax, such as GST or income tax, is the seller's responsibility.

You pay in rupees through Razorpay, using UPI, cards or netbanking. Buyers outside India pay in US dollars through Stripe. You can add licences from several producers to one cart and pay once. Your files are ready as soon as you pay, and you get a licence contract signed in your legal name.

Other stores may work differently, so read their checkout before you pay. Some may add tax or fees at a later step. Always check the final total, not only the price on the beat card. This is general information, not tax advice. For your own tax questions, ask a chartered accountant.

## Next steps

1. Decide which files you really need with [MP3 lease vs WAV lease](/learn/licensing/mp3-lease-vs-wav-lease/).
2. If money is tight, read what you can release with [free beats for rappers](/learn/guides/free-beats-for-rappers/).
3. Producer? See the other side in [how much to charge for beats](/learn/guides/how-much-to-charge-for-beats/).
4. Compare real prices on [Airtune Explore](https://airtune.in/explore?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=how-much-do-beats-cost).

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## Sources

- [Airtune licensing page (licence types, rights table, example prices from a live beat)](https://airtune.in/licensing?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=how-much-do-beats-cost) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Airtune pricing page (payments FAQ: UPI, cards, netbanking)](https://airtune.in/pricing?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=how-much-do-beats-cost) (checked 2026-11-08)
- [Airtune policies (Buyer Agreement, Refund Policy)](https://airtune.in/policy?utm_source=learn&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=how-much-do-beats-cost) (checked 2026-11-08)