Head-to-head · Stock Music Libraries
AudioJungle vs Epidemic Sound
AudioJungle leads on 1 check, Epidemic Sound on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAudioJungle · 9.3/10
- Free trialonly Epidemic Sound
AudioJungle scores higher on our rubric for stock music libraries: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
On licensing model, AudioJungle gives you Hybrid where Epidemic Sound offers Subscription. AudioJungle leads on catalog size: 920700 tracks versus 55000 tracks.
AudioJungle is the better fit for buyers seeking the lowest-cost individual tracks. Epidemic Sound is the better fit for professional creators needing advanced audio tools.
- AudioJungle fits best
Buyers seeking the lowest-cost individual tracks
- Epidemic Sound fits best
Professional creators needing advanced audio tools
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Side by side
| Feature | AudioJungle 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Epidemic Sound 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Stock Music Libraries | #2 in Stock Music Libraries |
| Best for | Buyers seeking the lowest-cost individual tracks | Professional creators needing advanced audio tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | From $1 | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features AudioJungle 4/5 · Epidemic Sound 4/5 | ||
| Client work license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perpetual usage rights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stem downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| SFX included | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI-generated music | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Licensing model | Hybrid | Subscription |
| Catalog size | 920700 tracks (best) | 55000 tracks |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | AudioJungle is an Envato marketplace for royalty-free music, sound effects, music packs, music kits, logos and idents, and audio source files. It suits video creators, app and game developers, podcasters, corporate production teams, and… Read the review → |
Epidemic Sound is a subscription-based library for individual creators, freelancers, agencies, brands, and production teams. It combines more than 55,000 music tracks with over 250,000 sound effects, plus licensing for online video,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AudioJungle — where it wins
- Individual music and audio items start at $1 with one-time purchase.
- 920,700-item catalog includes music, SFX, packs, kits, and source files.
- Licensing covers web, apps, games, video, broadcast, and film projects.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available for browsing and downloading audio.
- Web is the only listed platform, with no dedicated app or plugin listed.
- License options and item-level prices vary by usage scenario and item.
Epidemic Sound — where it wins
- 55,000 music tracks and more than 250,000 sound effects
- AI track adaptation, video soundtrack drafts, and stem downloads
- Plugins for Adobe apps and DaVinci Resolve Studio
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is subscription-based
- Licensing scope varies substantially by plan
- Some advanced rights require higher-tier plans
- AudioJungle9.3/10 · From $1
A broad marketplace for low-cost individual music, sound effects, and project licenses.
Visit AudioJungleFull verdict → - Epidemic Sound9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A broad licensed audio library with advanced adaptation tools and plan-dependent usage rights.
Visit Epidemic SoundFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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