SoundCloud Is for Fans.
Aliada Is for Your Team.
SoundCloud is perfect for sharing finished music with the world. But when you need private, lossless collaboration with your team, that's where Aliada shines.
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Here's the Truth: They're Not Really Competitors
SoundCloud and Aliada solve different problems for different stages of your music workflow. Most professionals use both.
SoundCloud's Purpose
Public distribution platform for finished music. Share with fans, get discovered, build your audience.
Aliada's Purpose
Private collaboration platform for works-in-progress. Get feedback, manage revisions, work with your team.
The Solution
Use Aliada during production for team feedback. Use SoundCloud after release for fan engagement.
Why SoundCloud Doesn't Work for Professional Collaboration
Audio Quality Issues
- • Everything compressed to 128 kbps MP3
- • Can't hear subtle mix details
- • No lossless option, even for Pro users
- • Original files degraded permanently
Collaboration Limitations
- • No version control or A/B comparison
- • Comments are public, not private team feedback
- • No team workspaces or project organization
- • Built for fans, not professional collaborators
Aliada vs SoundCloud: What's Different
Aliada
Private collaboration
- Lossless audio — up to 192 kHz / 32-bit
- Private by default — share with team only
- Version control and A/B comparison
- Team workspaces for organized projects
- Built for production workflow
SoundCloud
Public streaming
- 128 kbps MP3 — all files compressed
- Public by default — share with fans
- No version control or comparison
- Social features (likes, reposts, follows)
- Built for fan engagement
Use the Right Tool for the Job
SoundCloud and Aliada serve different stages of your music journey. Here's when to use each:
Use SoundCloud When:
- Sharing finished tracks with fans
- Building a public portfolio
- Getting discovered by listeners
- Embedding tracks on your website
- Streaming music doesn't care about compression
Use Aliada When:
- Getting feedback on unfinished mixes
- Collaborating with producers/engineers
- Sharing masters with clients privately
- Comparing multiple mix revisions
- Audio quality matters (lossless required)
Complete Feature Breakdown
Core Purpose
| Feature | Aliada | SoundCloud | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Private collaboration | Public distribution | Fundamentally different goals |
| Target audience | Team, clients, collaborators | Fans and public listeners | Who you're sharing with |
| Default visibility | Private by default | Public by default | Control over who hears your work |
Audio Quality
| Feature | Aliada | SoundCloud | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio quality | Lossless (up to 192 kHz) | 128 kbps MP3 | Professional vs streaming quality |
| Compression | None - original files preserved | All files compressed | Critical for professional feedback |
| Sample rate support | Up to 192 kHz / 32-bit float | 44.1 kHz only | High-resolution audio support |
Collaboration Features
| Feature | Aliada | SoundCloud | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version control | Track multiple mix revisions | ||
| Timestamped comments | Waveform-pinned | Timeline comments | Precise feedback vs social comments |
| A/B comparison | Compare versions side-by-side | ||
| Private team workspaces | Organized project collaboration | ||
| Download control | You control downloads | Set globally per track | Granular permission control |
Distribution Features
| Feature | Aliada | SoundCloud | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public profile page | SoundCloud wins for artist profiles | ||
| Social features (likes, reposts) | SoundCloud better for fan engagement | ||
| Embeddable player | Both support embedding | ||
| Analytics | Team activity tracking | Listener analytics | Different types of analytics |
Pricing
| Feature | Aliada | SoundCloud | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 5 GB | 3 hours of uploads | Different metrics |
| Starting price | $9/month | $8/month | Similar pricing |
| Value proposition | Lossless collaboration | Public streaming | Different value for different needs |
The Professional Workflow: Use Both
Here's how many audio professionals use both platforms together:
Production
Use Aliada for team feedback and mix revisions
Approval
Get final client sign-off on lossless masters
Release
Upload finished track to SoundCloud for fans
Promotion
Use SoundCloud's social features for engagement
Ready for Professional Collaboration?
Keep SoundCloud for public releases. Use Aliada for private team collaboration with lossless quality.
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