Best Music Sample Libraries in 2026
Updated
In short: BandLab Sounds is ranked #1 of 31 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of 99Sounds and Cinesamples. The best-ranked option with a free plan is 99Sounds. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Splice Sounds at $1.08/mo.
Music sample libraries provide sounds for making music, and their published details can help you find material and access terms that fit your workflow. Compare included content and sample count with sample formats and the download model. Check whether MIDI, stems, or vocal content are included, and weigh free-plan availability against paid starting prices. BandLab Sounds, 99Sounds, and Wave Alchemy are among the options, alongside Ghosthack and Noiiz. Focus on the types of sounds and file formats you need, as well as the way you can access them.
31 music sample libraries ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
4 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BandLab SoundsWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $8.25/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | 99SoundsWeb · Windows · Mac | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 3 | CinesamplesWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Wave AlchemyWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | GhosthackWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 6 | LANDR SamplesWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 7 | ModeAudioWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 8 | NoiizWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $7.99/mo | 5.6 |
| 9 | WAVSWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $8.99/mo | 5.6 |
| 10 | Black Octopus SoundWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $7.33/mo | 5.4 |
| 11 | FilmstroWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $14.99/mo | 5.4 |
| 12 | Function LoopsWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 13 | 8DioWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | CymaticsWeb · Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | Freshly Squeezed SamplesWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | HeavyocityWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | Orchestral ToolsWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | ProjectSAMWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | SoundironWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | Spitfire AudioWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | Splice SoundsWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $1.08/mo | 5.3 |
| 22 | Vienna Symphonic LibraryWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 23 | ZenhiserWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 24 | GoldbabyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | LoopcloudWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $6.67/mo | 5.2 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Included content | Sample count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BandLab Sounds | 6.6 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | Yes | — | loops, samples, one-shots | 100 samples |
| 2 | 99Sounds | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Cinesamples | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | virtual instruments, orchestral, choir, percussion, keyboard, world-instrument, and sound-design libraries | — |
| 4 | Wave Alchemy | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Native Instruments Massive preset patches | — |
| 5 | Ghosthack | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | one-shot samples | 100 samples |
| 6 | LANDR Samples | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | one-shots, breaks, loops, chords, beats, single hits, audio files and sound recordings | — |
| 7 | ModeAudio | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | drum samples, sampler patches, channel strip settings, MIDI loops | 48 samples |
| 8 | Noiiz | 5.6 | No | $7.99/mo | Yes | 7.99 /mo | sounds | — |
| 9 | WAVS | 5.6 | No | $8.99/mo | No | — | samples, stems, presets, MIDI | — |
| 10 | Black Octopus Sound | 5.4 | No | $7.33/mo | — | 18 /mo | Courses and tutorials; webinars and live broadcasts; exclusive monthly sample pack; 25% discount on sample packs and presets | 100 samples |
| 11 | Filmstro | 5.4 | No | $14.99/mo | Yes | — | Unlimited royalty-free music, Filmstro Pro Web App, worldwide and perpetual music clearance | — |
| 12 | Function Loops | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | guitar loops, drum loops, bass guitar loops, guitar shots, bass guitar shot | 58 samples |
| 13 | 8Dio | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Percussion, wind | 285 samples |
| 14 | Cymatics | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | 25 /mo | Rare Cymatics sample packs, rare samples, 8 exclusive launch bonus packs, course catalog and unlock tokens | 2,500 samples |
| 15 | Freshly Squeezed Samples | 5.3 | No | — | — | 12.99 /mo | Trance, hard trance and progressive packs, loops, presets | — |
| 16 | Heavyocity | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | Orchestral Tools | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | 1 orchestral collection, 46 instruments, 242 articulations, 43 total legatos, full dynamic layers, limited round robins, 1 mic position | — |
| 18 | ProjectSAM | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Full orchestra, string ensemble, brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, percussion, keyboards and harp, sound design, choir, multis | — |
| 19 | Soundiron | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | Spitfire Audio | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Piano, flute effects, guitar, marimba, metallophones, ethereal pads, synths, found-sound percussion and soft knocker signals | — |
| 21 | Splice Sounds | 5.3 | No | $1.08/mo | No | 12.99 /mo | samples, presets, MIDI | 100 samples |
| 22 | Vienna Symphonic Library | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Essential orchestra in Synchron and Studio versions | — |
| 23 | Zenhiser | 5.3 | No | — | — | — | Drum kick samples | 200 samples |
| 24 | Goldbaby | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | samples, loops, drum kits, instrument patches, presets and projects | — |
| 25 | Loopcloud | 5.2 | No | $6.67/mo | No | 7.99 /mo | samples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, plugin expansions | 5,000,000 samples |
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Questions about this list
Which music sample librarie is ranked first on Freedom251?
BandLab Sounds is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.6. 99Sounds is second and Cinesamples third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Splice Sounds has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.