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What both publish
| Fact | Freesound | Soundsnap |
|---|---|---|
| Download formats | Freesound supports MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and AIFF/WAV sound files. | The FAQ says sounds can be downloaded in MP3, WAV, or AIFF formats. |
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Spain | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Freesound plans
- FreeFree
Soundsnap plans
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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 Soundsnap if…
Soundsnap suits people looking for sound effects, loops, or stock music for creative work, from film and theater teams to app creators. It may also suit commercial users who need perpetual use of downloaded sounds under the license terms.