For budding DJs, musicians, and audiophiles, SoundCloud is the promised land of audio platforms. SoundCloud Go is the company's paid subscription service, and because it has so much member-generated content, its claim to be the "world's largest music and audio streaming catalog" may just be true.
- What's in it for kids: Got musically inclined kids? They can upload, record, and share their own audio files on SoundCloud, as well as peruse endless playlists and follow labels, musicians, curators, and fellow fans in genres from hip-hop to comedy. SoundCloud Go has over 135 million tracks, which subscribers can listen to offline and without ads. However, parents looking for an easy way to share music with their kids will need to be proactive, as there are a multitude of social platforms for kids to get lost in and no simple way to find kid-friendly stations.
- Ability to filter explicit lyrics? No. However, if you hear something that's offensive or not kid-appropriate, you can block the user who uploaded it.
- Cost: The free version comes with two hours of uploads a year. For $55 a year, "pro" users get four hours of uploading. For $135 a year, "pro unlimited" users can upload as much as they want. After a free 30-day trial, SoundCloud Go costs $9.99 per month ($12.99 through the iOS app). Pro unlimited users get a discounted rate.
