Loopcloud vs WAVS

Loopcloud9.4Visit WAVS8.4Visit

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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WAVS #6 in Music Sample Libraries 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit WAVS

• Loopcloud fits best

  Large searchable libraries and sound organization

• WAVS fits best

  AI sample search with stems and MIDI

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Side by side

Feature	Loopcloud 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WAVS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Music Sample Libraries	#6 in Music Sample Libraries
Best for	Large searchable libraries and sound organization	AI sample search with stems and MIDI
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$79.99/yr	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Loopcloud 1/3 · WAVS 3/3
MIDI included	✓	✓
Stems included	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Vocal content	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Included content	samples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, plugin expansions	samples, stems, presets, MIDI
Sample count	5e+06 samples	Not checked yet
Download model	Credit-based	Credit-based
Sample formats	WAV, MIDI	WAV, MID, ZIP
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	Audio and MIDI similarity search for finding related sounds Downloads include samples, stems, presets and MIDI DAW bridge supports tempo, key and playhead synchronization
Cons	No free plan; access starts at $7.99 per month Content acquisition uses subscription points Desktop application access is web-connected	Downloads use monthly credits rather than unlimited access Licensing options vary by creator and content No free plan is available
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 →	WAVS is an online music sample marketplace for producers and other music creators. Its catalog includes samples, stems, presets, MIDI files, one-shots, loops, sound effects and vocal material. Search tools organize content by genre,… 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

• WAVS — where it wins

  • Audio and MIDI similarity search for finding related sounds
  • Downloads include samples, stems, presets and MIDI
  • DAW bridge supports tempo, key and playhead synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • Downloads use monthly credits rather than unlimited access
  • Licensing options vary by creator and content
  • No free plan is available

• Loopcloud9.4/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit LoopcloudFull verdict →
• WAVS8.4/10 · Paid

  A focused sample marketplace for producers who want AI search and DAW-connected workflows.

  Visit WAVSFull verdict →