WAVS vs Arcade by Output

WAVS8.4Visit Arcade by Output8.3Visit

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

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Arcade by Output #7 in Music Sample Libraries 8.3/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Output

• WAVS fits best

  AI sample search with stems and MIDI

• Arcade by Output fits best

  Loop-based instruments and curated production kits

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Side by side

Feature	WAVS 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Arcade by Output 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Music Sample Libraries	#7 in Music Sample Libraries
Best for	AI sample search with stems and MIDI	Loop-based instruments and curated production kits
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$12.99/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WAVS 3/3 · Arcade by Output 1/3
MIDI included	✓	✓
Stems included	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Vocal content	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Included content	samples, stems, presets, MIDI	Samplers, Instruments, Kits, Lines, and Samples
Sample count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Download model	Credit-based	Unlimited
Sample formats	WAV, MID, ZIP	WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Our review
Pros	Audio and MIDI similarity search for finding related sounds Downloads include samples, stems, presets and MIDI DAW bridge supports tempo, key and playhead synchronization	Unlimited downloads with royalty-free samples Tempo and key synchronization for loop-based production Standalone app plus VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins
Cons	Downloads use monthly credits rather than unlimited access Licensing options vary by creator and content No free plan is available	No free plan is available Requires a monthly subscription after the 7-day trial Runs on Windows and macOS only
Our verdict	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 →	Arcade by Output is a desktop sampler and instrument plugin for music producers who want curated loops, instruments, and production kits in one subscription. Its content is organized into Lines, Kits, Samplers, Instruments, and individual… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Arcade by Output — where it wins

  • Unlimited downloads with royalty-free samples
  • Tempo and key synchronization for loop-based production
  • Standalone app plus VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Requires a monthly subscription after the 7-day trial
  • Runs on Windows and macOS only

• WAVS8.4/10 · Paid

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

  Visit WAVSFull verdict →
• Arcade by Output8.3/10 · 7-day trial

  A curated, loop-focused sampler with unlimited downloads for $12.99 per month.

  Visit OutputFull verdict →