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Head-to-head · Stock Music Libraries

Epidemic Sound vs Audio Network

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Epidemic Sound #2 in Stock Music Libraries 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Epidemic Sound
Audio Network #8 in Stock Music Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Audio Network

Epidemic Sound leads on 0 checks, Audio Network on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEpidemic Sound · 9.2/10
  • Free trialonly Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound scores higher on our rubric for stock music libraries: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

On licensing model, Audio Network gives you Hybrid where Epidemic Sound offers Subscription.

Epidemic Sound is the better fit for professional creators needing advanced audio tools. Audio Network is the better fit for broadcasters needing search and licensing support.

  • Epidemic Sound fits best

    Professional creators needing advanced audio tools

  • Audio Network fits best

    Broadcasters needing search and licensing support

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Side by side

Feature Epidemic Sound 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Audio Network 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #2 in Stock Music Libraries #8 in Stock Music Libraries
Best for Professional creators needing advanced audio tools Broadcasters needing search and licensing support
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Epidemic Sound 4/5 · Audio Network 4/5
Client work license ✓ ✓
Perpetual usage rights ✓ ✓
Stem downloads ✓ ✓
SFX included ✓ ✓
AI-generated music — —
Specs
Licensing model Subscription Hybrid
Catalog size 55000 tracks Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • AI search supports keywords, prompts, scenes, reference tracks and lyrics
  • Alternate mixes, cutdowns, edits and selected stems support production workflows
  • Global licences cover advertising, social, TV, radio, podcasts and YouTube
Cons
  • No free plan; access is subscription-based
  • Licensing scope varies substantially by plan
  • Some advanced rights require higher-tier plans
  • The platform is available through the web only
  • Stem downloads are limited to selected tracks
  • Final use requires a licence after account access or test downloads
Our verdict

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,…

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Audio Network is a production music library for broadcasters, filmmakers, brands, agencies and other content creators. Its catalogue spans genres and supports licensing for individual tracks, projects and annual team access. The service is…

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  1. Epidemic SoundStock Music Libraries 9.230-day trial
  2. Audio NetworkStock Music Libraries 8.3Free plan + paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Audio Network — where it wins

    • AI search supports keywords, prompts, scenes, reference tracks and lyrics
    • Alternate mixes, cutdowns, edits and selected stems support production workflows
    • Global licences cover advertising, social, TV, radio, podcasts and YouTube

    Where it doesn't

    • The platform is available through the web only
    • Stem downloads are limited to selected tracks
    • Final use requires a licence after account access or test downloads

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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