Epidemic Sound vs Storyblocks
A side-by-side look at Epidemic Sound and Storyblocks for podcasters: pricing, features, and where each one wins.
Storyblocks
Unlimited stock media bundle including music and sound effects
Pricing shown in CAD on site. Unlimited All Access (includes music) approx. CAD $42/month annually. 7-day free trial available.
Visit StoryblocksAt a glance
| Epidemic Sound | Storyblocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo | Pricing shown in CAD on site. Unlimited All Access (includes music) approx. CAD $42/month annually. 7-day free trial available. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Podcasters and YouTube creators who want a large, well-organized catalog with zero copyright headaches | Video producers and multimedia creators who need stock footage and audio together under one subscription |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
Key features
Epidemic Sound
- 50,000+ tracks and 90,000+ sound effects
- Mood, genre, and BPM filtering
- Stems available for custom mixing
- YouTube channel safelisting
- 30-day free trial on all paid plans
- Plugins for Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve
Storyblocks
- Unlimited downloads of music, sound effects, and video footage
- AI video and image generation tools
- Adobe Creative Cloud plugin
- Video editing tools built in
- 8K/4K/HD stock footage
- Photos, vectors, and templates included
Pros and cons
Epidemic Sound
Pros
- Large, well-curated catalog with strong search tools
- Covers podcasts on Creator plan - no upgrade required
- 30-day free trial, no credit card required
Cons
- Catalog depth thins out in niche or classical genres
- Monthly billing is nearly double the annual rate
- No lifetime or per-track purchase option for casual users
Storyblocks
Pros
- Single subscription covers video, audio, and graphics
- Unlimited downloads on all paid plans
- Strong stock footage library
Cons
- Music catalog is thinner and less curated than dedicated services
- Annual billing required for advertised monthly rates
- No dedicated podcast-specific features or safelisting tools
The verdict
Choose Epidemic Sound if
Podcasters and YouTube creators who want a large, well-organized catalog with zero copyright headaches.
Epidemic Sound has the best-organized catalog in the space - genre and mood filtering is genuinely useful, not decorative. The Creator plan at $10/month (annual) is hard to beat for podcasters who just want reliable, copyright-safe background music. The caveat:…
Choose Storyblocks if
Video producers and multimedia creators who need stock footage and audio together under one subscription.
Storyblocks is the right choice if you need both video and audio assets and don't want to pay for two services. The Unlimited All Access plan at roughly $42/month (annual, in CAD on their site - approximately $31 USD) covers…