18.1
Soundstripe offers royalty-free music, sound effects, and video licensing for creative projects.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Stock Music Libraries in 2026
Soundstripe leads this chart of 60 (8.1/10, free plan). RouteNote is next (8.0/10, free plan), and Bensound is the next highest-placed with a free plan (6.7/10). Stock music libraries provide music for projects such as videos and other media. The choice often comes down to Android access and the licence terms you need. Check whether a library has an Android app or works on the web, then compare its free plan, price, licensing terms, and options such as stem downloads or included sound effects.
28.0
RouteNote distributes music to digital stores chosen by artists and labels.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.8
Android app and web service for finding content, watching videos, and managing a creator channel.
AndroidiOSWeb
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AudioSparx
AndroidiOSWeb7.2$34.95 one-time - 5
Artlist Music
Royalty-free music with licensing for social media and commercial projects, plus downloadable stems.
WebAPIExtensionmacOS6.7 - 6
Bensound
Web service offering project audio downloads in MP3 and WAV, with license certificates.
Free planWeb6.7From $119 a year - 7
Jamendo Licensing
Android app and web catalog for licensing tracks for video, ads, film, and background playback.
AndroidiOSWeb6.7From €89 a year - 8
Scott Buckley Music
Scott Buckley Music is a web library of production music for filmmakers, game designers, and media artists.
Free planWeb6.7A$40 one-time - 9
Sonoton
Web platform for searching production music, requesting suggestions, and managing license applications.
Free planWeb6.7From $1.50 a year - 10
Uppbeat
Uppbeat is a web-based creative resource for music, sound effects, stock video, motion graphics and LUTs.
Free planWeb6.7From $6.99 a month - 11
Audiio
Audiio provides licensed music and sound effects for filmmakers, creators, and other media projects.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6From $14.99 a month - 12
Epidemic Sound
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.6 - 13
Free To Use
Free To Use is a web library of background music that creators can download for their content.
Free planWeb6.6€50 one-time - 14
Sound Ideas
Memberships cover multiple audio libraries with search, previews and downloads.
WebmacOSWindows6.6From $500 a year - 15
TuneTank
Web service for creator audio, with YouTube analysis and tools for making short clips.
Free planWeb6.6From $7 a month - 16
APM Music
APM Music provides a licensed music catalog for creators working in film, TV, advertising, video games, social media, and other fields.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.4 - 17
Filmstro
Filmstro is a web app and Premiere Pro extension for shaping cinematic music around video edits.
WebExtension6.4From $143 a year - 18
Getty Images
Stock visuals include vectors, illustrations and editorial images, with API access.
WebAPIExtension6.4$175 one-time - 19
Musicbed
Android app and web catalog with track matching from a reference song or artist.
AndroidiOSWeb6.4 - 20
iStock
iStock licenses royalty-free photos, illustrations, vectors, and video clips for uses including advertising, websites, presentations, podcasts, and video productions.
WebAPI6.3From $14.99 a month - 21
6.3From $47.88 a year - 22
AKM Music
Web6.2From £86.29 a year - 23
Free Music Archive
Free Music Archive is a web-based library of audio and video that visitors can listen to, download, or stream for free.
Free planWeb6.2Free plan - 24
Melody Loops
Web library of loopable background music with custom-length MP3 and WAV downloads.
Free planWeb6.2Free plan - 25
TunePocket
Web6.2From $99 a year
Choosing well
Can I use it on Android?
Check the listed platforms before choosing. Android availability is listed for some libraries, while web access is listed for others; an Android app and a website are not the same thing.
For example, APM Music and AudioSparx list Android, while Sonoton lists web. Confirm that the available route suits how you plan to find and use music.
What licence do I need for my project?
Compare the licensing model, client work license, and perpetual usage rights. These terms matter if you are making work for a client or need to keep using a track after a subscription ends.
Do not assume that a free plan or a paid price includes the rights you need. Check the terms for the specific use.
Can I start with a free plan?
A free plan is listed for services such as RouteNote, Uppbeat, Bensound, and Free To Use. Trial availability is a separate point to check.
Prices vary: Uppbeat lists paid access from $6.99 per month, TuneTank from $7 per month on an annual plan, and RouteNote from $10. APM Music and Sonoton list pricing on request.
What music and download options should I compare?
Compare catalog size, stem downloads, and whether sound effects are included. These details help you judge whether a library's material and download options fit your project.
Check whether music is AI-generated if that matters to you. The available facts do not specify catalog sizes or the individual libraries' stem and sound-effect options.
Questions people ask
Which stock music libraries have an Android app?
Android is listed for APM Music and AudioSparx. Check a library's platform details to confirm whether it offers an Android app.
Can I get stock music for free?
A free plan is listed for services including RouteNote, Uppbeat, Bensound, Free To Use, and Incompetech. Check the licence terms for your intended use.
How much does stock music cost?
Listed prices include Uppbeat from $6.99 per month, TuneTank from $7 per month on an annual plan, and RouteNote from $10. APM Music and Sonoton list pricing on request.
What stock music licence do I need for client work?
Compare the client work license, licensing model, and perpetual usage rights. Check the specific terms for the project before choosing.