Head-to-head comparison
Mixkit 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.
Free curated music, SFX, and stock video from Envato
Best for: Quick free music when you need a single cue and don't want to commit to a subscription.
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
Mixkit
Pros
- Commercial use without attribution
- Curated by Envato, consistent quality
- Music, SFX, and stock video in one place
Watch-outs
- Catalogue too small for primary source
- No subscription or premium tier
- Same tracks across many free YouTube videos
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 Mixkit if
You’re building around quick free music when you need a single cue and don't want to commit to a subscription.. Mixkit is Envato's free supplement — about 1,000 curated tracks plus SFX under the Mixkit License. Commercial use without attribution, podcasts covered.
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 Mixkit do better than Storyblocks Audio?
Mixkit's standout is "Commercial use without attribution". 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 Mixkit; if the second does, pick Storyblocks Audio.
What are the trade-offs?
Mixkit: catalogue too small for primary source. 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 Mixkit and Storyblocks Audio together?
Both are music & sfx tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Mixkit for one show or episode type and Storyblocks Audio for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.