Head-to-head comparison
Artlist vs Storyblocks Audio
Two of the music & sfx tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Curated royalty-free music with lifetime track ownership
Best for: Podcasters who want a smaller, hand-picked catalogue and the right to keep using downloaded tracks forever.
Unlimited royalty-free music and SFX bundled with stock video
Best for: Podcasters who also produce video clips and want one subscription to cover music, SFX, and stock footage.
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Artlist
Pros
- Lifetime license on downloaded tracks
- Music & SFX Social from $9.99/mo annual
- Curated catalogue with stronger song-quality average
Watch-outs
- Catalogue smaller than Epidemic or Storyblocks
- AI Starter and AI Professional tiers replaced AI Suite
- Stems not on every track
Storyblocks Audio
Pros
- Unlimited audio at $149/year (~$12.40/mo)
- All Access $349/year bundles audio plus video
- Podcast license covers commercial use
Watch-outs
- Long tail of low-quality filler tracks
- Tagging shallow vs Artlist or Epidemic
- No stems on most files
Which one should you pick?
Pick Artlist if
You’re building around podcasters who want a smaller, hand-picked catalogue and the right to keep using downloaded tracks forever.. Artlist's bet is curation over volume — smaller library than Epidemic but average song quality is genuinely higher. The killer term: tracks downloaded during a subscription stay licensed for life, even if you cancel.
Pick Storyblocks Audio if
You’re building around podcasters who also produce video clips and want one subscription to cover music, sfx, and stock footage.. Storyblocks audio is $149/year unlimited; All Access at $349/year bundles audio with video and stock photos. License is podcast-friendly across plans.
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Frequently asked
What does Artlist do better than Storyblocks Audio?
Artlist's standout is "Lifetime license on downloaded tracks". Storyblocks Audio doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Unlimited audio at $149/year (~$12.40/mo)" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Artlist; if the second does, pick Storyblocks Audio.
What are the trade-offs?
Artlist: catalogue smaller than epidemic or storyblocks. Storyblocks Audio: long tail of low-quality filler tracks. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Artlist and Storyblocks Audio together?
Both are music & sfx tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Artlist for one show or episode type and Storyblocks Audio for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.