Best Music Sample Libraries in 2026
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In short: BandLab Sounds is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of 99Sounds and Wave Alchemy. The best-ranked option with a free plan is 99Sounds. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Splice Sounds at $1.08/mo.
Looking for sounds to use in music-making? Sample libraries vary in their included content, sample counts, formats, and download models. Compare those details alongside MIDI and stems availability, vocal content, free plans, and paid starting prices. Noiiz, BandLab Sounds, and WAVS lead the ranking, followed by Splice Sounds and Loopcloud. 99Sounds, Spitfire Audio, and UVI Soundbanks also appear among the first entries. The criteria can help you weigh what kinds of material are available and how you can access it, including whether formats, vocals, MIDI, or stems match what you’re looking for.
31 music sample libraries ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 BandLab Sounds Top pick · 7.2 Free plan · $8.25/mo
#2 99Sounds Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · Free
#3 Wave Alchemy Also great · 7.1 Free plan · Free- Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- loops, samples, one-shots
- Sample count
- 100 samples
- Download model
- credit-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8.25/mofirst paid tier About BandLab SoundsVisit site - Free plan macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- MIDI included
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial macOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- Native Instruments Massive preset patches
- Download model
- per-item
- MIDI included
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 12.99 /mo
- Included content
- samples, presets, MIDI
- Sample count
- 100 samples
- Download model
- credit-based
- MIDI included
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.08/mofirst paid tier About Splice SoundsVisit site - macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- one-shot samples
- Sample count
- 100 samples
- Download model
- per-item
- MIDI included
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 7.99 /mo
- Included content
- sounds
- Download model
- credit-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$7.99/mofirst paid tier About NoiizVisit site - Free trial macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Included content
- samples, stems, presets, MIDI
- Download model
- credit-based
- MIDI included
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8.99/mofirst paid tier About WAVSVisit site - Free trial macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 7.99 /mo
- Included content
- samples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, plugin expansions
- Sample count
- 5,000,000 samples
- Download model
- credit-based
- MIDI included
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$6.67/mofirst paid tier About LoopcloudVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- Unlimited royalty-free music, Filmstro Pro Web App, worldwide and perpetual music clearance
- Download model
- unlimited
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$14.99/mofirst paid tier About FilmstroVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- guitar loops, drum loops, bass guitar loops, guitar shots, bass guitar shot
- Sample count
- 58 samples
- Download model
- per-item
- MIDI included
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWindows
- Included content
- drum samples, sampler patches, channel strip settings, MIDI loops
- Sample count
- 48 samples
- Download model
- per-item
- MIDI included
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOS
- Included content
- one-shots, breaks, loops, chords, beats, single hits, audio files and sound recordings
- Download model
- credit-based
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- Percussion, wind
- Sample count
- 285 samples
- Download model
- per-item
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- virtual instruments, orchestral, choir, percussion, keyboard, world-instrument, and sound-design libraries
- Download model
- per-item
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 25 /mo
- Included content
- Rare Cymatics sample packs, rare samples, 8 exclusive launch bonus packs, course catalog and unlock tokens
- Sample count
- 2,500 samples
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Paid from
- 12.99 /mo
- Included content
- Trance, hard trance and progressive packs, loops, presets
- Download model
- credit-based
- MIDI included
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- Full orchestra, string ensemble, brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, percussion, keyboards and harp, sound design, choir, multis
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Included content
- Drum kick samples
- Sample count
- 200 samples
- Download model
- per-item
- MIDI included
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- samples, loops, drum kits, instrument patches, presets and projects
- Download model
- per-item
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Download model
- per-item
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- 1 orchestral collection, 46 instruments, 242 articulations, 43 total legatos, full dynamic layers, limited round robins, 1 mic position
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Download model
- per-item
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- Piano, flute effects, guitar, marimba, metallophones, ethereal pads, synths, found-sound percussion and soft knocker signals
- Download model
- per-item
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 24 /mo
- Included content
- instruments, effects, soundware, sound effects, orchestral collections, premium single instruments, vintage synths and Falcon Expansions
- Sample count
- 2,300,000 samples
- Download model
- unlimited
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Included content
- Essential orchestra in Synchron and Studio versions
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which music sample librarie is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
BandLab Sounds is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.2. 99Sounds is second and Wave Alchemy third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Splice Sounds has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.