AudioHero
AudioHero is a paid, web-accessible library of royalty-free music tracks and sound effects for productions.
What AudioHero is
AudioHero is a paid, web-accessible library of royalty-free music tracks and sound effects for productions. Its catalog contains more than 300,000 items, which users can search by category and arrange into multiple production playlists. Downloads are available as 16-bit/44.1 kHz Broadcast WAV or 320 kbit MP3. The synchronization license covers film, broadcasts, social media, games, apps, and podcasts, but does not permit sharing or distributing audio as unsynchronized standalone content. Premium users are limited to 100 downloads per day according to the FAQ. An AI Sound Generator is included with a subscription at no additional fee. The Prodigy plan costs $9.99 a month, includes 50 downloads monthly, and unused credits are lost after unsubscribing. AudioHero offers a 30-day trial but no free plan. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and web access, and is headquartered in Toronto.
Good
- More than 300,000 music tracks and sound effects
- Category search and multiple production playlists
- Broadcast WAV and 320 kbit MP3 downloads
- AI Sound Generator included with subscription
- 30-day trial available without a free plan
Watch out
- No free plan
- Prodigy includes 50 downloads per month
- Premium downloads limited to 100 daily
- Standalone unsynchronized distribution is prohibited
Who it suits
It suits producers needing searchable licensed music and effects for audiovisual projects. Linux, macOS, Windows, and web users can access the service.
Verdict
AudioHero combines a large searchable catalog with production-focused licensing and playlist tools. Check the download limits and synchronization restriction before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From AudioHero's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Prodigy | $9.99 a month | 50 downloads per month · credits are lost when you unsubscribe · monthly subscription; 50 downloads per month |
The facts
Each one read from AudioHero's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI sound generator
- The company says an AI Sound Generator is included with an AudioHero subscription, with no additional fee.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- The company says its library contains more than 300,000 music tracks and sound effects.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Download formats
- Audio files are available as 16-bit/44.1 kHz Broadcast WAV or 320 kbit MP3.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Download limit
- The FAQ says premium users are limited to 100 downloads per day.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The license grants synchronization rights for audio and audiovisual productions, including film, broadcasts, social media, games, apps, and podcasts.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- The license prohibits sharing or distributing the audio as unsynchronized standalone content.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- AudioHero provides a searchable library of royalty-free music tracks and sound effects for productions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Search and playlists
- Users can search by category and create multiple playlists for their productions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy describes its online transaction environment as industry-standard secure and says it takes reasonable steps to protect user information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users to [email protected] for assistance.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free trial
- The About page advertises a 30-day free trial and says to use code “FREE30” when signing up.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform compatibility
- The FAQ says the website and its content can be accessed on Macintosh, PC, and Linux systems.checked 11 Oct 2026
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