Best Music Sample Libraries in 2026
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31 music sample libraries ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
31ranked
0free plans on this page
$0.83/molowest paid tier
8 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Music Sample Libraries 6 channels on this page · 23 of 48 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromIncluded contentSample countDownload modelMIDI includedStems includedVocal content Spec sheet Score
26 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
27 Arcade by Output Free planNoPaid from$12.99/moIncluded contentSamplers, Instruments, Kits, Lines, and SamplesSample countnot statedDownload modelunlimitedMIDI includedYesStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
28 Samples From Mars Free planYesPaid fromnot statedIncluded content18 multi-sampled instruments; 22 drum patterns and fills; vocal synths; trumpets; pads; organs; pianosSample countnot statedDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentYes 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
29 AudioHero Free planNoPaid from$9.99/moIncluded contentMusic tracks and sound effectsSample countnot statedDownload modelunlimitedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
30 EastWest ComposerCloud+ Free planNoPaid from$19.99/moIncluded contentnot statedSample countnot statedDownload modelnot statedMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.7
31 Samplephonics Free planNoPaid fromnot statedIncluded contentsamples; sampler instrument patchesSample count21 samplesDownload modelper-itemMIDI includednot statedStems includednot statedVocal contentNo 5/8spec lines stated 5.6
Compare all 6 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Included content | Sample count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Vienna Symphonic Library | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Essential orchestra in Synchron and Studio versions | — |
| 27 | Arcade by Output | 5.9 | No | $0.83/mo | No | 12.99 /mo | Samplers, Instruments, Kits, Lines, and Samples | — |
| 28 | Samples From Mars | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | 18 multi-sampled instruments; 22 drum patterns and fills; vocal synths; trumpets; pads; organs; pianos | — |
| 29 | AudioHero | 5.7 | No | — | No | 9.99 /mo | Music tracks and sound effects | — |
| 30 | EastWest ComposerCloud+ | 5.7 | No | — | No | 19.99 /mo | — | — |
| 31 | Samplephonics | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | samples; sampler instrument patches | 21 samples |
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