Incompetech

Royalty-free music by Kevin MacLeod, free with credit.

  • Free
  • Good for beginners
  • Jam-friendly

What it does

Incompetech offers a large catalogue of music in many genres. Tracks are free to use with attribution under CC BY 4.0, or you can buy a licence to skip the credit.

Highlights

  • Large music catalogue
  • Search by genre and mood
  • CC BY 4.0
  • Paid licence option without credit

Is it right for me?

Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Useful for
Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
Game jams
A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.

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