Audioblocks — the bottom line
"Storyblocks' audio subscription tier — unlimited stock music, sound effects, and SFX downloads for video production under a single annual subscription. Solid value for video creators with regular music needs, though the catalog quality is uneven."
What is Audioblocks and how does it work?
Audioblocks (the audio-focused tier of Storyblocks) provides subscription access to a library of stock music tracks and sound effects. You search, preview, and download royalty-free music for use in video content, podcasts, YouTube videos, ads, and other productions. The license covers personal and commercial use within the subscription terms.
Audioblocks standout strengths
The unlimited-download subscription model works well for high-volume video producers. If you're producing 10+ videos per month and need background music for each, per-track licensing from platforms like Musicbed adds up quickly. Audioblocks' flat subscription makes the per-video music cost effectively zero, which simplifies production budgeting.
Audioblocks weaknesses and drawbacks
Artlist and Musicbed have higher-quality curation with music that sounds more like contemporary commercial music rather than generic production tracks. Epidemic Sound, at a similar price point, has a significantly larger and better-curated catalog with strong YouTube-specific licensing clarity. Audioblocks' catalog skews toward functional production music that works but rarely elevates a video.
Audioblocks pricing & plans (2026)
~$16/month (annual billing). Bundle plans including video and image assets available at higher price. Best for: video creators who produce content regularly and need royalty-free background music and SFX without per-track licensing costs.
Who is Audioblocks best for?
| User type |
Why it fits |
Considerations |
| Regular video producers (YouTube, etc.) |
Unlimited downloads for consistent music needs |
Compare catalog quality vs. Epidemic Sound |
| Occasional video creators |
Less value at low usage |
Per-track licensing (Musicbed, Artlist) may be cheaper |
| Podcast producers |
SFX and transition music coverage |
Podcast-specific licensing may have different terms |
Audioblocks review: final verdict
Audioblocks is decent value for regular video producers, but Epidemic Sound has a better catalog at a comparable price. Test both before subscribing — the catalog you can actually find useful music in matters more than the subscription mechanics.
