Aswati Studio
A halal alternative to Epidemic Sound, Artlist & Soundstripe.
The big royalty-free music subscriptions are great — but they're built on instruments. If you need audio that stays halal, here's the instrument-free option made for Muslim creators.
Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and Soundstripe are royalty-free music libraries built around instrumental tracks, so they don't fit creators who avoid musical instruments. The halal alternative is Aswati Studio: a subscription library of 60+ royalty-free, instrument-free background nasheeds (voice and percussion only) for $9/month — cleared for monetized use with no copyright strikes.
Why the big libraries don't work for halal-conscious creators
Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and Soundstripe are excellent products — unlimited downloads, clean licensing, huge catalogs. But their catalogs are overwhelmingly instrumental. For creators who follow the position that musical instruments are best avoided, that rules out the vast majority of every one of those libraries. You end up paying $10–$20/month for a catalog you can barely use.
Aswati Studio vs. the big subscriptions
| Aswati Studio | Epidemic / Artlist / Soundstripe | |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument-free (halal) | Yes — voice & percussion only | No — instrumental catalog |
| Royalty-free / no strikes | Yes | Yes |
| Built for Muslim creators | Yes | No |
| Price | $9 / month | ~$10–$20 / month |
| Free option | 8 free tracks, no card | Limited / trial |
| New releases | Monthly drops | Frequent |
What you get with Aswati Studio
- 60+ royalty-free, instrument-free background nasheeds and anasheed
- Voice and percussion only — no melodic instruments
- Cleared for monetized and commercial use, no attribution required
- New tracks added every month
- Moods for dawah, podcasts, motivation, documentary, and reels
Try it free first
Not ready to subscribe? Start with 8 free background nasheeds — no card required. Then read our guides on background nasheed and halal background music to see how creators use them.
FAQ
Is there a halal version of Epidemic Sound?
Not from Epidemic Sound itself — its catalog is instrumental. Aswati Studio is the closest halal equivalent: a royalty-free subscription library built entirely from instrument-free vocals.
How much does Aswati Studio cost?
$9/month for the full library, with new tracks added monthly. There's also a free 8-track pack.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You keep using anything you downloaded while subscribed; cancelling just stops new downloads. See the license for details.
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