Freesound
7.7#1 in sound effects librariesFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitFreesound vs SoundOfYouTube
SoundOfYouTube
5.8#26 in sound effects librariesFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Freesound | SoundOfYouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Library size | The homepage lists 737,070 free sounds. | The homepage says the library contains thousands of CC0-licensed sound effects and background music tracks. |
Freesound plans
- FreeFree
SoundOfYouTube plans
- FreeFree
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 SoundOfYouTube if…
SoundOfYouTube may suit creators such as YouTubers, streamers, indie game developers, and filmmakers looking for sound effects or background music. Its stated license terms also suit projects requiring commercial use without attribution, unless a sound is marked otherwise.