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Melody Loops vs StockMusic.com
Both stand on stock music libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Melody Loops if you need loopable background music, custom track lengths, and licenses that cover repeated use across projects. Look elsewhere if you need free tracks for commercial or monetized work without obtaining an appropriate license.
Visit Melody Loops Free plan Web
StockMusic.com combines a large music and sound-effects catalog with per-item purchases and lifetime usage rights. Check the listed track price and licensing terms against the needs of your production.
Visit StockMusic.comThe facts
| Melody Loops | StockMusic.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | melodyloops.com | stockmusic.com |
| On stock music libraries | #14 of 60 | #18 of 60 |
Melody Loops: what it does well
- Browse music by project, genre, style, mood, or instrument.
- Longoloops creates custom-length MP3 or WAV versions.
- Previews range from 5 seconds up to 1 hour.
- Purchased tracks have a lifetime license for repeated project use.
- Downloads include MP3, WAV, and AIFF formats.
What to know first
- Free tracks require attribution and are for non-commercial use.
- Free music requires an account and credit.
- Purchased music cannot be resold or redistributed on its own.
StockMusic.com: what it does well
- Free registration enables search and track selection.
- Project playlists can be shared with co-workers.
- Purchases include lifetime master and synchronization rights.
- The catalog includes music and sound effects.
- Music and effects are cleared for YouTube, according to the site.
What to know first
- Music tracks cost $9.95, paid once.
- Sound effects cost $1.99, paid once.
- The listed platform is web.
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