Head-to-head comparison
Mubert 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.
AI music generator focused on continuous streams and loops
Best for: Podcasters who need endless background beds for live streams or long-form recordings.
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
Mubert
Pros
- Procedural generation suits long-form audio
- Reportedly trained on licensed contributions
- Creator ~$11.69/mo for content monetization
Watch-outs
- No vocals, instrumental only
- Catalogue skews electronic and ambient
- Quality below Suno/Udio on songform
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 Mubert if
You’re building around podcasters who need endless background beds for live streams or long-form recordings.. Mubert generates procedural music — endless rather than fixed songs — which suits ambient backgrounds, lofi, and live streams. Pricing now spans Free to $199/month across 5 tiers, with Creator at ~$11.
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 Mubert do better than Storyblocks Audio?
Mubert's standout is "Procedural generation suits long-form audio". 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 Mubert; if the second does, pick Storyblocks Audio.
What are the trade-offs?
Mubert: no vocals, instrumental only. 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.
Do they support the same platforms?
Mubert works on iOS, Android where Storyblocks Audio doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Mubert and Storyblocks Audio together?
Both are music & sfx tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Mubert for one show or episode type and Storyblocks Audio for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.