Formaviva vs Mixcloud
A Mixcloud alternative for DJs who also release
Mixcloud is built for mixes and radio shows, and its licences pay the artists played in them. If you also release your own music, Formaviva puts your mixes, releases, merch and promo in one profile.
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Mixcloud and Formaviva compared
| Question | Mixcloud | Formaviva |
|---|---|---|
| Fees and payouts | ||
| Cost to upload | Free up to 10 shows, then Pro | Free and unlimited |
| How creators earn | Subscriptions and tips, on Pro | Sales, merch and tips: keep 90% |
| Ownership and control | ||
| Music in mixes | Licensed by Mixcloud, within its rules | Your mixes, your responsibility |
| Your own releases | Not sold | You: per release, per track, or free |
| Listening and downloads | ||
| Streaming | Full mixes | Full tracks, free |
| Downloads | None | MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF |
| Promo and selling | ||
| Promotion | Followers, posts on Pro | Campaigns to DJs, press and radio |
| Merch | Not sold | Vinyl, cassettes, shirts, bundles |
| Community and discovery | ||
| Catalogue | Radio, promoters and DJs | Curated, invite-only electronic music |
| Social | Follows, favourites, comments | Follows, likes, playlists, waveform comments |
Strengths of each
Where Mixcloud is strong
- Licensing that covers other people's music in your mixes
- Built for radio shows and residencies
- Live streaming on Pro
- Channel subscriptions and tips for creators on Pro
What Formaviva adds
- Sell your own releases next to your mixes, and keep 90%
- Unlimited uploads with no subscription
- Lossless downloads, vinyl and merch
- Promo campaigns for new releases
You don’t have to choose. If your mixes are built from other people's records, Mixcloud's licensing is the reason to keep them there. Formaviva is the place for your own music and the mixes that showcase it.
Questions
Can I upload DJ mixes to Formaviva?
Yes. Mixes have their own section, play in the same waveform player and carry comments.
Is there a limit on uploads?
No. Invited artists and labels can upload as much as they like for free.
Can I sell my own music next to my mixes?
Yes. Releases, single tracks and merch all sell from your profile, and you keep 90% of each sale.
Ready to hear the difference?
Artist and label profiles are invite-only, which keeps the catalogue worth browsing. Listening is free for everyone.
Sources
Details about Mixcloud come from its own published information and reporting as of November 2026, and can change. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will correct it. Mixcloud is a trademark of its owner. Formaviva is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mixcloud.