If you’re a music producer in South Africa, there’s never been a better time to start selling your beats online. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to upgrade your setup, this guide will show you the best platforms, how to get paid locally, and which tools can make your beat store look and feel professional.
We’ll compare BeatStars, WordPress, and Shopify — so you can choose what fits your goals and budget.
🎯 Why Selling Beats Online Works
- You earn passive income while you sleep
- You reach artists globally — not just in your city
- You can build your brand as a serious producer
- You can accept payments instantly and securely
Now let’s break down your options:
🔌 Option 1: Sell Your Beats on BeatStars
BeatStars is one of the most popular global platforms for selling beats online.
It’s a good starting point if you want a ready-made store without building a website.
✅ Pros:
- Built-in audience of artists looking for beats
- Simple drag-and-drop uploader
- Built-in licensing templates
- Accepts PayPal and Payoneer for SA payouts
❌ Cons:
- Monthly fee for full features (Starter is free, but limited)
- Not easily customizable
- Can feel saturated with competition
🎯 Best For: Beginners or producers who want exposure without managing a website.
🌍 Option 2: Create a WordPress Beat Store
Using WordPress + WooCommerce lets you create a custom beat store — you have full control over design, licensing, SEO, and local payment gateways.
You can use premium templates like:
- Sonaar Rebirth
- Sonaar Audience
- PRBLMTiC WordPress Beat Store Setup (Custom)
✅ Pros:
- Full control over your store and licenses
- Accept PayFast, Paystack, Yoco, Ozow (for local bank payouts)
- Sell beats, sound kits, vocal presets & more
- Embed audio players like Sonaar MP3 Player Pro
❌ Cons:
- Setup takes time (but you can use tutorials or hire help)
- Requires hosting and domain fees (± R100/month)
🎯 Best For: Intermediate-to-producers who want full control and want to accept SA bank payments.
🛒 Option 3: Sell Beats with Shopify + Beatifyy Pro
Shopify is the king of eCommerce — and now with Beatifyy Pro, you can turn any Shopify store into a clean, mobile-friendly beat store with waveform players and license automation.
✅ Pros:
- Accept PayFast, Paystack, Yoco
- Built-in beat player (Beatifyy Pro)
- Simple checkout and licensing
- Sell beats, kits, bundles, and merch in one store
❌ Cons:
- Shopify monthly fee (~$29)
- Beatifyy Pro is a paid template/plugin (once-off or license)
🎯 Best For: Producers who want a premium, professional store with no code required and full local payment support.
💳 Can You Get Paid Into a South African Bank Account?
Yes — both WordPress + WooCommerce and Shopify + Beatifyy Pro support PayFast, Paystack, Ozow, and even manual EFT options.
BeatStars supports Payoneer, which can be linked to your SA bank, but not as direct as local gateways.
🧠 Final Thoughts: What’s the Best Option?
| Platform | Best For | Accepts SA Payments? | Customization |
| BeatStars | Beginners | Limited (Payoneer) | Low |
| WordPress | Full control, SA producers | ✅ Yes | High |
| Shopify | Clean + quick setup | ✅ Yes | Medium-High |
🚀 Need Help Setting Up?
PRBLMTiC Productions can help you:
- Build a custom beat store (WordPress or Shopify)
- Integrate PayFast/Paystack/Yoco
- Add custom license automation and previews
- Customize your player using Beatifyy Pro
📩 Email us at info@problematic.co.za
