SoundTools Soundboard

Overview

SoundTools Soundboard is a free soundboard that runs in a browser rather than as a desktop app. It is a strong fit for people who want a private, flexible way to build and play clip boards without installing software. Its main drawback is decisive for some: it cannot send audio through a virtual microphone.

Key features

Build a board around clips

Users can upload audio, record from a microphone, slice waveforms and assign clips to tappable buttons. Support for MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC and M4A makes it practical to draw from a range of existing audio files. Multiple sounds can play simultaneously, a useful distinction for layered effects or overlapping cues.

There is no fixed sound-count limit, but capacity depends on device memory. The maker says most devices handle 50 or more sounds easily; users planning much larger boards should expect performance to vary by hardware rather than rely on a guaranteed capacity.

Local saves, exports and effects

Boards save automatically in browser local storage, and users can export an entire board for backup or transfer. Automatic saving removes a routine step, while exporting matters when changing devices or preserving a separate copy. Audio processing happens locally in the browser, and sounds are not uploaded to a server, which will appeal to users who prefer their clips to stay on-device.

Users can export clips as WAV, process them in SoundTools Voice Changer with effects such as reverb, echo, bass boost, robot voice, chipmunk pitch or deep voice, then bring them back into the board. That adds a clip-effects workflow, though it is a separate export-and-re-import process rather than a direct effect applied in the soundboard.

Playback and routing

Sound plays through speakers or headphones. That works for personal playback and many presentation or streaming setups, but SoundTools does not provide virtual microphone routing. Anyone who needs a soundboard to feed clips directly into Discord or another app should choose a tool with that capability instead.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing. It requires no account or installation and has no watermarks or limits. That combination makes it easy to try for a casual board and leaves room to grow without a sound-count cap, subject to device memory.

SoundTools is supported by non-intrusive display advertising. The maker says processed files are not gated behind ads and that the app does not use pop-ups, overlays or interstitials. There are no paid tiers to weigh against the free plan.

Platforms

The soundboard is a browser app, not a desktop app, and the platform list covers Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Browser support includes desktop Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, as well as iPhone and Android. This gives it broad reach without an installation, but boards are saved in browser local storage, so exporting is the practical way to back them up or transfer them.

Who it's for

SoundTools suits users who want a no-cost board for gaming, streaming, podcasts, presentations, teaching or casual use, especially when local processing and simultaneous playback matter. It is also a reasonable choice for Discord users who only need to play sounds through their own speakers or headphones. It is not the right fit for users who require clips to enter a voice chat or other app as microphone audio.

Support covers bug reports, feature requests, technical help, feedback, business inquiries and privacy questions, with typical replies within 24–48 hours. The privacy policy describes access, correction, deletion, objection and portability rights for EU and UK users, and rights under the CCPA for California residents. SoundTools says it uses reasonable security measures and does not collect or store uploaded files because they remain on the user's device.

Pros and cons

Pros

No-cost, no-account access: The free plan has no installation requirement, watermark or stated usage limit.

Flexible clip creation: Uploads, microphone recording and waveform slicing cover several ways to build a board, while support for six audio formats eases reuse of existing files.

Local handling and backup: Processing stays in the browser, automatic saves are local, and full-board export supports backup or transfer.

Overlapping playback: Multiple sounds can play at once, useful for layered cues rather than strictly sequential playback.

Cons

No virtual microphone routing: SoundTools cannot feed sounds directly into Discord or another app as microphone audio.

Browser-local saves: Users need to export a board to back it up or move it between devices.

Capacity depends on memory: There is no fixed cap, but performance with larger boards depends on the device.

Alternatives

For another free option, EXP Soundboard is worth considering if a simpler MP3/WAV-focused choice fits; SoundTools supports more formats and offers recording and waveform slicing. Resanance is a better match for users who specifically want hotkeys or multiple output devices, with unlimited sounds and a free plan.

Sound Show may suit users who want a capped free tier organized around up to 10 tabs and 40 sounds per tab, or a one-time Pro purchase. Soundboard Studio is the iOS-only alternative for users who prefer an app with a free tier capped at 24 tracks and four boards.

Blerp is a freemium choice for users who want its 500+ voice library, basic voice filters and moderation queue on the free plan. Voicemod AI Voice Cleaner is the more relevant alternative when AI voice cleaning is the priority. Stadium Sound is another free option, while Soundplant suits users willing to pay $69, paid once for a single-user license lasting for the purchased version, with two years of free upgrades.

See the full Soundboard Software directory for more options.

Verdict

Choose SoundTools Soundboard for a free, browser-based board with local processing, broad format support and simultaneous playback. It is a particularly sensible choice when clips should stay on the device and installation is unwanted. Look elsewhere if direct virtual-microphone routing is essential, or if a browser-local board does not suit your backup and transfer habits.