8Dio
5.9#29 in music sample libraries$19 one-timemacOSWindows
Visit8Dio vs BandLab Sounds
BandLab Sounds
7.3#2 in music sample librariesFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 8Dio | BandLab Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | 1907 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, United States | Singapore |
| Privacy | 8Dio says it does not sell or rent supplied personal information and may share it with service providers performing specified tasks. | BandLab says personal information may be stored on cloud servers in Singapore and the United States with safeguards for international transfers. |
| Security | 8Dio says it does not store credit card details, describes measures to reduce unauthorized access and data loss, and makes no security guarantee for internet transmission. | BandLab prohibits phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and attacks intended to compromise platform security. |
8Dio plans
- Individual instrument products$19, paid once
BandLab Sounds plans
- FreeFree
- BandLab Pro$14.99 a month
- BandLab Pro$99 a year
- BandLab Max$199 a year
Pick 8Dio if…
8Dio suits music makers and scorers looking for Kontakt instruments and sample libraries. Its license allows sounds in finished commercial or non-commercial work, while specific products may require Kontakt or Maschine.
Pick BandLab Sounds if…
BandLab Sounds suits musicians who want a browsable sample library integrated with BandLab Studio, or who want to organize their own uploaded samples through My Sounds.