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BEATSTORE VS. Airbit
Airbit gives you a hosted beat store with a free tier that caps the catalog, then monthly upgrades to raise the ceiling. BeatStore runs on WordPress you control—no upload tax for growing.
01 · The short answer
Choose BeatStore if you want an unlimited catalog on your domain with no platform rent. Choose Airbit if a hosted free tier and their ecosystem matter more than owning the stack.
02 · Side by side
The fine print, two columns.
Terms as published, July 2026. Competitor pricing changes—verify on their site.
| What matters | BeatStore | Airbit |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | WordPress software · lifetime, annual, or monthly | Hosted store on Airbit's platform |
| Starting price | From $69 (Player Plugin) | Free tier, then ~$8–$16/mo |
| Commission on store sales | 0% always | 0% on store sales |
| Catalog limits | Unlimited · hosting is the only ceiling | 20 beats on the free tier |
| Runs on your domain | Yes · your WordPress, your SEO equity | Custom domain on paid plans |
| Customer data | In your database, exportable forever | Lives on Airbit's platform |
| If you stop paying | Store stays live and keeps selling | Drops to free-tier limits |
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03 · Who should pick what
Not a dunk. A fork in the road.
Honest split, not a dunk reel. Here's when each side wins.
Choose BeatStore if…
- Your catalog will grow past free-tier caps and you don't want rent for headroom
- You want rankings and email lists on infrastructure you control
- You're building a long-term brand, not testing a side store
- You're comfortable with WordPress hosting (or a freelancer who is)
Choose Airbit if…
- You want to start for $0 and stay fully hosted
- Twenty beats (or a cheap paid tier) is enough for now
- You don't want to touch WordPress
- Airbit's ecosystem and tools are part of why you'd switch platforms
04 · FAQ
Questions people actually ask
- Is BeatStore better than Airbit for selling beats?
- Better depends on ownership. BeatStore is better if you want unlimited uploads on your domain and cancel-proof software. Airbit is better if you want a hosted free tier and zero WordPress work. Neither takes a commission on core store sales; the difference is who owns the storefront.
- Does Airbit limit how many beats I can upload?
- Yes on the free tier—historically around 20 beats—with paid plans to raise the ceiling. BeatStore has no upload caps; your hosting plan is the only limit.
- Can I move from Airbit to BeatStore?
- Yes. You set up WordPress, install the BeatStore Player Plugin and Easy Digital Downloads, then re-upload or migrate your catalog. Buyer history stays with Airbit; new customers belong to you.
- Do I need a paid BeatStore plan forever?
- Annual and monthly licenses renew for support and updates. If a term ends, your store stays live and keeps selling—unlike a hosted free tier that shrinks when you stop paying for upgrades.
05 · Next move
Own the store. Skip the rent.
BeatStore Player Plugin from $69. Lifetime, annual, or monthly. Your WordPress, your catalog, 0% commission.
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