Freesound
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| Fact | Freesound | Soundrangers |
|---|---|---|
| Formats | Supported audio formats include MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AIFF and WAV. | The FAQ says downloads are offered as full-bandwidth WAV files and not MP3s. |
| Licensing | Sound uploaders choose among CC0, CC BY, and CC BY-NC licenses, so commercial use and attribution requirements depend on the sound’s license. | Sound effects are licensed for repeated use in synchronized productions, while non-synchronous uses such as ringtones and some apps require an additional license. |
Freesound plans
- FreeFree
Soundrangers plans
- Enterprise licensingPriced on request
- Individual production music tracks—
- Individual sound effects downloads—
- Production music subscriptionsPriced on request
- Site licensesPriced on request
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 Soundrangers if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.