Loopcloud vs Arcade by Output

Loopcloud9.4Visit Arcade by Output8.3Visit

Higher score Loopcloud #1 in Music Sample Libraries 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Loopcloud

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Arcade by Output #7 in Music Sample Libraries 8.3/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Output

• Loopcloud fits best

  Large searchable libraries and sound organization

• Arcade by Output fits best

  Loop-based instruments and curated production kits

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Side by side

Feature	Loopcloud 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Arcade by Output 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Music Sample Libraries	#7 in Music Sample Libraries
Best for	Large searchable libraries and sound organization	Loop-based instruments and curated production kits
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$79.99/yr	$12.99/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days	7 days · card required
Money-back guarantee	60 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loopcloud 1/3 · Arcade by Output 1/3
MIDI included	✓	✓
Stems included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Vocal content	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Included content	samples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, plugin expansions	Samplers, Instruments, Kits, Lines, and Samples
Sample count	5e+06 samples	Not checked yet
Download model	Credit-based	Unlimited
Sample formats	WAV, MIDI	WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Our review
Pros	Over 5 million sounds with detailed search and filtering DAW-synced previews plus AI-assisted sound matching Cloud storage, auto-tagging, plugins, and an eight-track editor	Unlimited downloads with royalty-free samples Tempo and key synchronization for loop-based production Standalone app plus VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins
Cons	No free plan; access starts at $7.99 per month Content acquisition uses subscription points Desktop application access is web-connected	No free plan is available Requires a monthly subscription after the 7-day trial Runs on Windows and macOS only
Our verdict	Loopcloud is a royalty-free music sample library and desktop production workspace for music producers, DJs, and composers. Its library includes samples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, and plugin expansions, with search and filtering by… Read the review →	Arcade by Output is a desktop sampler and instrument plugin for music producers who want curated loops, instruments, and production kits in one subscription. Its content is organized into Lines, Kits, Samplers, Instruments, and individual… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Loopcloud — where it wins

  • Over 5 million sounds with detailed search and filtering
  • DAW-synced previews plus AI-assisted sound matching
  • Cloud storage, auto-tagging, plugins, and an eight-track editor

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts at $7.99 per month
  • Content acquisition uses subscription points
  • Desktop application access is web-connected

• Arcade by Output — where it wins

  • Unlimited downloads with royalty-free samples
  • Tempo and key synchronization for loop-based production
  • Standalone app plus VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Requires a monthly subscription after the 7-day trial
  • Runs on Windows and macOS only

• Loopcloud9.4/10 · 14-day trial

  A large, searchable sample library with DAW syncing, plugins, storage, and editing tools.

  Visit LoopcloudFull verdict →
• Arcade by Output8.3/10 · 7-day trial

  A curated, loop-focused sampler with unlimited downloads for $12.99 per month.

  Visit OutputFull verdict →