Freesound
7.7#1 in sound effects librariesFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
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Rogue Waves Libraries
6.6#8 in sound effects libraries€4,999 one-timeFree planWeb
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| Fact | Freesound | Rogue Waves Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The privacy policy names Mapbox, Amazon, Zendesk, PayPal, Stripe and Google as service providers or subprocessors. | The FAQ says older macOS versions may need a third-party unarchiving app to open some larger libraries using .7zip. |
Freesound plans
- FreeFree
Rogue Waves Libraries plans
- Close ContactFree
- Kawaii UI€4,999, paid once
- Anime Studio€9,999, paid once
Pick Freesound if…
Freesound suits creators looking for individually licensed audio material or community members who want to share sounds. Developers and institutions may also find its API or data-pack options relevant, subject to their access terms.
Pick Rogue Waves Libraries if…
These libraries suit audio creators working on games, films, television, animation, trailers, or apps. Close Contact offers a free collection, while the listed paid libraries provide larger themed sets with a royalty-free media-production license.