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Comparison

Epidemic Sound vs Storyblocks

On the evidence we track, Storyblocks leads this comparison with a composite score of 54/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Epidemic Sound46
★Storyblocks54
Score
vioscaleAI score
Epidemic Sound46 / 100low · 39%
Storyblocks54 / 100low · 39%
Pricing
Free tier
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✗
Model
Epidemic Soundfreemium
Storyblockscommercial
Price level
Epidemic Soundlow
Storyblocksmid
Starting price
Epidemic Sound–
Storyblocks£16
Transparent
Epidemic Sound✗
Storyblocks✓
Integrations
Count
Epidemic Sound5
Storyblocks4
Security
Gdpr
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✓
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Epidemic Sound5 items
Storyblocks7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for stock music. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Youtube content id whitelisting
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks✓
Perpetual license after subscription ends
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks-
Multitrack stems vocals drums isolated
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks-
Sound effects sfx library inclusion
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✓
AI music matching from uploaded reference
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks-
Commercial broadcast tv radio licensing
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks✓
Adobe premiere native extension panel
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks✓
Wav aiff uncompressed lossless audio
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks-
Exclusive rights managed purchasing
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks-
SOC2 type ii
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks-
ISO 27001
Epidemic Sound-
Storyblocks-
Pricing model
Epidemic Sound-
StoryblocksFlat monthly unlimited

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Epidemic Sound

A developer API that embeds Epidemic Sound's licensed music and sound effects with AI features for matching audio to video, semantic music search, and track editing capabilities across web, mobile, and desktop applications.

Independently observed

Storyblocks

Leader

Storyblocks is a cloud-based subscription platform providing access to a library of stock video footage, images, music, and sound effects, paired with AI tools for video editing, generation, and voiceover creation to streamline content production workflows.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Epidemic Sound

HybridFree tier
as of verify ↗

Storyblocks

Leader
from £16/moSubscription

From £16/month billed annually

  • Essentials£16/month billed annually, saves £192/year
    • Individual license
    • Unlimited downloads
    • 8K, 4K & HD footage
    • AI Toolkit
    • Video Editing
    • +4 more
  • Unlimited All Access£23/month billed annually, saves £240/year
    • Unlimited downloads
    • Video templates
    • Photos, vectors & illustrations
    • Music & sound effects
    • Voiceover
    • +1 more
  • Small Business£35/month billed annually
    • Small business license
    • Unlimited downloads
  • BusinessContact sales
    • Business license
    • Maker for Teams
    • Admin controls
    • Organization-wide coverage
    • $1 million indemnification
    • +4 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✓
iOS
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✗
Android
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Epidemic Sound✓
Storyblocks✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • YouTube

Epidemic Sound

6 total - 5 not shared
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Twitch
  • Spotify
Independently observed

Storyblocks

Leader
7 total - 6 not shared
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Runway
  • ElevenLabs
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Runway Aleph
Independently observed
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Epidemic Sound or Storyblocks: which one depends on you

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Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.