Head-to-head · Music Sample Libraries
UVI Soundbanks vs BandLab Sounds
UVI Soundbanks leads on 1 check, BandLab Sounds on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreUVI Soundbanks · 8.9/10
- Free planonly BandLab Sounds
- Free trialonly BandLab Sounds
UVI Soundbanks scores higher on our rubric for music sample libraries: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
BandLab Sounds offers free plan; UVI Soundbanks doesn't. UVI Soundbanks leads on sample count: 2.3e+06 samples versus 100 samples. On download model, BandLab Sounds gives you Credit-based where UVI Soundbanks offers Unlimited.
UVI Soundbanks is the better fit for unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments. BandLab Sounds is the better fit for free mobile and browser-based sample access.
- UVI Soundbanks fits best
Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments
- BandLab Sounds fits best
Free mobile and browser-based sample access
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Side by side
| Feature | UVI Soundbanks 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | BandLab Sounds 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Music Sample Libraries | #5 in Music Sample Libraries |
| Best for | Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments | Free mobile and browser-based sample access |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $240/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 3 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features UVI Soundbanks 1/3 · BandLab Sounds 1/3 | ||
| MIDI included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Stems included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Vocal content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included content | instruments, effects, soundware, sound effects, orchestral collections, premium single instruments, vintage synths and Falcon Expansions | loops, samples, one-shots |
| Sample count | 2.3e+06 samples (best) | 100 samples |
| Download model | Unlimited | Credit-based |
| Sample formats | UFS, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, MP4, REX1, REX2, SDII, WAV, WAV64, SND, CAF | AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
BandLab Sounds is a royalty-free sample library integrated with BandLab Studio. It is designed for musicians, beatmakers and producers who need loops, samples and one-shots for personal or commercial compositions. The library works on the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
BandLab Sounds — where it wins
- Free tier includes 20 BandLab Sounds claims per week
- Browse, preview and drag samples into BandLab Studio
- Web, iOS and Android access with royalty-free licensing
Where it doesn't
- Downloads use weekly claims rather than unlimited access
- Standalone redistribution of sounds is restricted
- My Sounds cloud management is for active members
- UVI Soundbanks8.9/10 · Paid
A large subscription catalog for producers, composers and audio professionals.
Visit UVIFull verdict → - BandLab Sounds8.5/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A flexible sample library for free browser and mobile music production.
Visit BandLab SoundsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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