Head-to-head · Music Sample Libraries
Splice Sounds vs UVI Soundbanks
Splice Sounds leads on 0 checks, UVI Soundbanks on 1, 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 scoreSplice Sounds · 9.2/10
- Most featuresSplice Sounds · 2 of 3
Splice Sounds scores higher on our rubric for music sample libraries: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
UVI Soundbanks leads on sample count: 2.3e+06 samples versus 100 samples. On download model, Splice Sounds gives you Credit-based where UVI Soundbanks offers Unlimited.
Splice Sounds is the better fit for broad sample discovery with advanced DAW search. UVI Soundbanks is the better fit for unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments.
- Splice Sounds fits best
Broad sample discovery with advanced DAW search
- UVI Soundbanks fits best
Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments
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Side by side
| Feature | Splice Sounds 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | UVI Soundbanks 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Music Sample Libraries | #3 in Music Sample Libraries |
| Best for | Broad sample discovery with advanced DAW search | Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $12.99/mo | $240/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs | Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 19 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Splice Sounds 2/3 · UVI Soundbanks 1/3 | ||
| MIDI included | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Stems included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Vocal content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included content | samples, presets, MIDI | instruments, effects, soundware, sound effects, orchestral collections, premium single instruments, vintage synths and Falcon Expansions |
| Sample count | 100 samples | 2.3e+06 samples (best) |
| Download model | Credit-based | Unlimited |
| Sample formats | WAV, MIDI, AU, VST3, AAX | UFS, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, MP4, REX1, REX2, SDII, WAV, WAV64, SND, CAF |
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| Our verdict | Splice Sounds is a royalty-free library for music producers, composers and other creators who need samples, loops, one-shots, MIDI patterns and presets. Its browsing tools cover genre, instrument, key and BPM, while text and audio search… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Splice Sounds — where it wins
- Search by genre, instrument, key, BPM, text or audio
- DAW plugin supports AU, VST3 and AAX formats
- Credits roll over and licensing supports commercial use
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Downloads use credits, with some MIDI and presets costing more
- Advanced DAW features depend on supported plugin formats
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
- Splice Sounds9.2/10 · Paid
A broad, credit-based sample library with advanced search and DAW plugins.
Visit Splice SoundsFull 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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