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Epic Stock Media vs Lots of Sounds

Both stand on sound effects libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Epic Stock Media

Free plan MacWebWindows

Epic Stock Media offers a broad selection of audio assets, with both free sounds and paid library options. Review the license restrictions and download-link period before relying on purchased files.

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Lots of Sounds combines a browsable sound library with developer access and browser-based audio tools. The Free plan supports browsing and previews, while API access requires a paid plan with daily request limits.

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The facts

	Epic Stock Media	Lots of Sounds
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Web, Windows	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Trailer Vault: $249, paid once	Pro: $15 a month
Plans published	9	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	epicstockmedia.com	lotsofsounds.com
On sound effects libraries	#2 of 33	#7 of 33

Epic Stock Media: what it does well

Free sounds are listed.
Cloud Vault offers over 100,000 sound effects.
Libraries are described as compatible with major creative software and game engines.
Commercial, worldwide use is included in the license.
Download links can be reactivated after expiration.

What to know first

Download links expire five days after the order date.
The license prohibits resale of raw sound files.
Some Cloud Vault plans cost $299 a year.

Lots of Sounds: what it does well

Sounds may be used commercially without attribution.
Browser tools convert and trim audio locally.
API supports keyword search and several filters.
Soundboard works without signup.
Paid plans include unlimited downloads.

What to know first

Free plan does not include API access.
Pro limits API use to 2,500 requests per day.
Enterprise costs $49/month.
Sound downloads are MP3 files.

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