Soundstripe
8.1#1 in stock music librariesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Storyblocks
7.1#5 in stock media softwareFrom $21 a monthWebAPIExtensionmacOS
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| Fact | Soundstripe | Storyblocks |
|---|---|---|
| API availability | Soundstripe offers REST API access for catalog search, metadata, streaming previews and downloads, with licensing handled at the API layer. | Storyblocks exposes a version 2.0 public API at api.storyblocks.com for searching, retrieving details, downloading, categories, collections, Content ID claims, expiring content, and similar search. |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| License model | Soundstripe's terms describe copyrighted library content and subscription or single-use licenses; the catalog is not presented as open-source software. | Storyblocks licenses downloaded assets as royalty-free, worldwide, and perpetual for projects created while the subscription is active; this is a proprietary commercial license rather than an open-source software license. |
| Praise: support | Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe customer support as fast, helpful and willing to resolve billing issues personally. | Trustpilot reviewers frequently describe Storyblocks support staff as fast, helpful, and professional. |
| Product | Soundstripe offers royalty-free music, sound effects, and video with licensing for creative projects. | Storyblocks offers subscription access to a stock media library and creative tools for video production. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 28 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 427 reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.8 out of 5 from 769 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 2,517 reviews. |
Soundstripe plans
- Twitch Free ExtensionFree
- Twitch Pro Extension$3.99 a month
- Individual$9.99 a month
- Standard Music Licensing Plans$19.99 a month
- Personal$49, paid once
- Digital$199, paid once
Storyblocks plans
- Essentials$21 a month
- Unlimited All Access$30 a month
- Small Business$40 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
Pick Soundstripe if…
Soundstripe suits creators, teams, and organizations seeking licensed music, sound effects, or video for projects. Its listed audience includes freelancers, podcasters, hobbyists, nonprofits, businesses, brands, agencies, and media organizations.
Pick Storyblocks if…
Storyblocks suits video creators seeking a subscription library of stock media alongside editing tools. Its Adobe plugin is relevant to users working in Premiere Pro or After Effects.