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Head-to-head · Music Sample Libraries

Loopcloud vs UVI Soundbanks

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Loopcloud #1 in Music Sample Libraries 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Loopcloud
UVI Soundbanks #3 in Music Sample Libraries 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit UVI

Loopcloud leads on 1 check, UVI Soundbanks on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLoopcloud · 9.4/10
  • Free trialonly Loopcloud

Loopcloud scores higher on our rubric for music sample libraries: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Loopcloud leads on sample count: 5e+06 samples versus 2.3e+06 samples. On download model, Loopcloud gives you Credit-based where UVI Soundbanks offers Unlimited.

Loopcloud is the better fit for large searchable libraries and sound organization. UVI Soundbanks is the better fit for unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments.

  • Loopcloud fits best

    Large searchable libraries and sound organization

  • UVI Soundbanks fits best

    Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments

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Side by side

Feature Loopcloud 9.4/10 Visit ↗ UVI Soundbanks 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Music Sample Libraries #3 in Music Sample Libraries
Best for Large searchable libraries and sound organization Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $79.99/yr $240/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Email, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loopcloud 1/3 · UVI Soundbanks 1/3
MIDI included ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Stems included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vocal content Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Included content samples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, plugin expansions instruments, effects, soundware, sound effects, orchestral collections, premium single instruments, vintage synths and Falcon Expansions
Sample count 5e+06 samples (best) 2.3e+06 samples
Download model Credit-based Unlimited
Sample formats WAV, MIDI UFS, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, MP4, REX1, REX2, SDII, WAV, WAV64, SND, CAF
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
  • 2.3 million samples with unlimited downloads
  • Falcon access plus 40,000+ tagged presets and audio previews
  • Supports major DAWs and three computer activations per license
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
  • Limited to Windows and macOS
  • Access depends on UVI Workstation, Falcon or supported formats
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…

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UVI Soundbanks is a subscription catalog for musicians, producers, composers and audio professionals. It combines sampled instruments, soundware, effects, sound effects, orchestral collections, vintage synthesizer libraries and Falcon…

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  1. LoopcloudMusic Sample Libraries 9.414-day trial
  2. UVI SoundbanksMusic Sample Libraries 8.9Paid

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

  • UVI Soundbanks — where it wins

    • 2.3 million samples with unlimited downloads
    • Falcon access plus 40,000+ tagged presets and audio previews
    • Supports major DAWs and three computer activations per license

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Limited to Windows and macOS
    • Access depends on UVI Workstation, Falcon or supported formats
  • Loopcloud9.4/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit LoopcloudFull verdict →
  • UVI Soundbanks8.9/10 · Paid

    A large subscription catalog for producers, composers and audio professionals.

    Visit UVIFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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