Head-to-head · Music Sample Libraries
UVI Soundbanks vs Noiiz
UVI Soundbanks leads on 0 checks, Noiiz on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 Noiiz
UVI Soundbanks scores higher on our rubric for music sample libraries: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Noiiz offers free plan; UVI Soundbanks doesn't. On download model, Noiiz gives you Credit-based where UVI Soundbanks offers Unlimited.
UVI Soundbanks is the better fit for unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments. Noiiz is the better fit for affordable free-to-paid sample subscriptions.
- UVI Soundbanks fits best
Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments
- Noiiz fits best
Affordable free-to-paid sample subscriptions
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Side by side
| Feature | UVI Soundbanks 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Noiiz 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Music Sample Libraries | #4 in Music Sample Libraries |
| Best for | Unlimited catalog access and virtual instruments | Affordable free-to-paid sample subscriptions |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $240/yr | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 19 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features UVI Soundbanks 1/3 · Noiiz 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 | sounds |
| Sample count | 2.3e+06 samples | Not checked yet |
| Download model | Unlimited | Credit-based |
| Sample formats | UFS, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, MP4, REX1, REX2, SDII, WAV, WAV64, SND, CAF | 24-bit WAV; MIDI |
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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 → |
Noiiz is an online sample library and music-production service for producers, musicians and sound designers. Its library includes royalty-free loops and samples, sound effects, MIDI files, presets and virtual instruments, with content… 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
Noiiz — where it wins
- Free account with limited downloads and access to free packs
- Royalty-free loops, samples, MIDI files, presets and virtual instruments
- Cloud synchronization across the web app and Connect plugin
Where it doesn't
- The Light plan limits downloads to 100 MB of sounds per month
- Unlimited content requires the Pro plan at $19.99 per month
- The service is focused on music production rather than general audio work
- UVI Soundbanks8.9/10 · Paid
A large subscription catalog for producers, composers and audio professionals.
Visit UVIFull verdict → - Noiiz8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible sample subscription with free access, downloadable packs and connected plugins.
Visit NoiizFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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