Soundstripe vs Audio Network

SSoundstripe8.5Visit Audio Network8.3Visit

Higher score S Soundstripe #6 in Stock Music Libraries 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Soundstripe

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Audio Network #8 in Stock Music Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Audio Network

• Soundstripe fits best

  Creators needing a large collaborative catalog

• Audio Network fits best

  Broadcasters needing search and licensing support

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Side by side

Feature	SSoundstripe 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Audio Network 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Stock Music Libraries	#8 in Stock Music Libraries
Best for	Creators needing a large collaborative catalog	Broadcasters needing search and licensing support
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Soundstripe 4/5 · Audio Network 4/5
Client work license	✓	✓
Perpetual usage rights	✓	✓
Stem downloads	✓	✓
SFX included	✓	✓
AI-generated music	—	—
Specs
Licensing model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Catalog size	58000 tracks	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	58,000-track catalog with sound effects, cutdowns, and alternate versions Pro and higher include WAV stems and a Premiere Pro extension Web, desktop, mobile, API, and multiple creative-tool integrations	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 is available Licensing coverage varies substantially by plan and project type New projects cannot be created after a subscription is canceled	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	Soundstripe is a paid music and media licensing platform for freelance filmmakers, videographers, agencies, brands, production companies, podcasters, and other content creators. Its catalog includes human-made music and sound effects, with… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Soundstripe — where it wins

  • 58,000-track catalog with sound effects, cutdowns, and alternate versions
  • Pro and higher include WAV stems and a Premiere Pro extension
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and multiple creative-tool integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Licensing coverage varies substantially by plan and project type
  • New projects cannot be created after a subscription is canceled

• 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

• SSoundstripe8.5/10 · Paid

  A broad collaborative catalog with flexible licensing and production-focused tools.

  Visit SoundstripeFull verdict →
• Audio Network8.3/10 · Free plan + paid

  A broad, search-led music library with flexible licensing for professional content teams.

  Visit Audio NetworkFull verdict →