Head-to-head comparison
Soundraw 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 instrumental generator with stem-level editing controls
Best for: Podcasters who want AI-generated background music with full control over structure and stems.
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
Soundraw
Pros
- Section-level editing rare among AI music
- Creator $11.99/mo annual unlimited downloads
- Tracks stay licensed for life
Watch-outs
- Instrumental only, no vocals
- Pricier than Suno at comparable usage
- Outputs formulaic without manual edits
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 Soundraw if
You’re building around podcasters who want ai-generated background music with full control over structure and stems.. Soundraw generates instrumental tracks and exposes section-level editing — change the intro, drop the chorus, swap an instrument. 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 Soundraw do better than Storyblocks Audio?
Soundraw's standout is "Section-level editing rare among AI music". 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 Soundraw; if the second does, pick Storyblocks Audio.
What are the trade-offs?
Soundraw: instrumental only, no vocals. 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 Soundraw and Storyblocks Audio together?
Both are music & sfx tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Soundraw for one show or episode type and Storyblocks Audio for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.