Best Music Sample Libraries in 2026
Updated
In short: BandLab Sounds is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Wave Alchemy and Splice Sounds. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wave Alchemy. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Splice Sounds at $1.08/mo.
A sample library can shape a track through both the sounds it offers and the way you get them. Compare included content and sample count with sample formats and the download model; MIDI, stems, and vocal content may matter depending on what you are making. Free-plan availability and the paid starting point add useful access and cost context. BandLab Sounds, Wave Alchemy, and Splice Sounds are among the names to weigh against those details. Check which material and file types are covered, then consider whether the way downloads and pricing work suits your projects.
31 music sample libraries ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
31ranked
3free plans on this page
$1.08/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Music Sample Libraries 25 channels on this page · 113 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromIncluded contentSample countDownload modelMIDI includedStems includedVocal content Spec sheet Score
01 BandLab Sounds Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentloops, samples, one-shotsSample count100 samplesDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.8
02 Wave Alchemy Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentNative Instruments Massive preset patchesSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includedNoStems includedNoVocal contentNo 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
03 Splice Sounds Free planNoPaid from$12.99/moIncluded contentsamples, presets, MIDISample count100 samplesDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includedYesStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
04 ModeAudio Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentdrum samples, sampler patches, channel strip settings, MIDI loopsSample count48 samplesDownload modelper-itemMIDI includedYesStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.4
05 Noiiz Free planYesPaid from$7.99/moIncluded contentsoundsSample countnot statedDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.3
06 WAVS Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentsamples, stems, presets, MIDISample countnot statedDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includedYesStems includedYesVocal contentYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
07 99Sounds Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentnot statedSample countnot statedDownload modelnot statedMIDI includedYesStems includedYesVocal contentnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.2
08 Loopcloud Free planNoPaid from$7.99/moIncluded contentsamples, loops, MIDI files, synth presets, plugin expansionsSample count5,000,000 samplesDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includedYesStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.2
09 Ghosthack Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentone-shot samplesSample count100 samplesDownload modelper-itemMIDI includedNoStems includedNoVocal contentNo 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
10 Black Octopus Sound Free plannot statedPaid from$18/moIncluded contentCourses and tutorials; webinars and live broadcasts; exclusive monthly sample pack; 25% discount on sample packs and presetsSample count100 samplesDownload modelnot statedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.6
11 Function Loops Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentguitar loops, drum loops, bass guitar loops, guitar shots, bass guitar shotSample count58 samplesDownload modelper-itemMIDI includedNoStems includedNoVocal contentYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.6
12 Filmstro Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentUnlimited royalty-free music, Filmstro Pro Web App, worldwide and perpetual music clearanceSample countnot statedDownload modelunlimitedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
13 LANDR Samples Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentone-shots, breaks, loops, chords, beats, single hits, audio files and sound recordingsSample countnot statedDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includednot statedStems includedYesVocal contentYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.3
14 8Dio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentPercussion, windSample count285 samplesDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.2
15 Cinesamples Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentvirtual instruments, orchestral, choir, percussion, keyboard, world-instrument, and sound-design librariesSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
16 Cymatics Free planYesPaid from$25/moIncluded contentRare Cymatics sample packs, rare samples, 8 exclusive launch bonus packs, course catalog and unlock tokensSample count2,500 samplesDownload modelnot statedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
17 Freshly Squeezed Samples Free plannot statedPaid from$12.99/moIncluded contentTrance, hard trance and progressive packs, loops, presetsSample countnot statedDownload modelcredit-basedMIDI includedYesStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
18 ProjectSAM Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentFull orchestra, string ensemble, brass ensemble, woodwind ensemble, percussion, keyboards and harp, sound design, choir, multisSample countnot statedDownload modelnot statedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.1
19 Goldbaby Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentsamples, loops, drum kits, instrument patches, presets and projectsSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
20 Heavyocity Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentnot statedSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
21 Orchestral Tools Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded content1 orchestral collection, 46 instruments, 242 articulations, 43 total legatos, full dynamic layers, limited round robins, 1 mic positionSample countnot statedDownload modelnot statedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.0
22 Soundiron Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentnot statedSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
23 Spitfire Audio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentPiano, flute effects, guitar, marimba, metallophones, ethereal pads, synths, found-sound percussion and soft knocker signalsSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
24 UVI Soundbanks Free planNoPaid from$24/moIncluded contentinstruments, effects, soundware, sound effects, orchestral collections, premium single instruments, vintage synths and Falcon ExpansionsSample count2,300,000 samplesDownload modelunlimitedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
25 Vienna Symphonic Library Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentEssential orchestra in Synchron and Studio versionsSample countnot statedDownload modelnot statedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
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Questions about this list
Which music sample librarie is ranked first on Specifiction?
BandLab Sounds is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.8. Wave Alchemy is second and Splice Sounds third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 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 on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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