Head-to-head comparison
Track Club by Marmoset 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.
Indie-artist library from Marmoset's curation team
Best for: Podcasters who want Marmoset's taste at subscription pricing rather than per-song sync rates.
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
Track Club by Marmoset
Pros
- Curated by Marmoset's sync team
- Real indie artists, not stock composers
- Affordable entry tier vs Musicbed
Watch-outs
- Smaller catalogue than mass-market competitors
- Browsing playlist-driven, weaker search
- Higher tiers needed for client/brand work
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 Track Club by Marmoset if
You’re building around podcasters who want marmoset's taste at subscription pricing rather than per-song sync rates.. Marmoset is a Portland-based sync agency that licenses indie artists to film and TV. Track Club is the self-serve subscription built on that catalogue.
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 Track Club by Marmoset do better than Storyblocks Audio?
Track Club by Marmoset's standout is "Curated by Marmoset's sync team". 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 Track Club by Marmoset; if the second does, pick Storyblocks Audio.
What are the trade-offs?
Track Club by Marmoset: smaller catalogue than mass-market competitors. 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 Track Club by Marmoset and Storyblocks Audio together?
Both are music & sfx tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Track Club by Marmoset for one show or episode type and Storyblocks Audio for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.