# Best Stock Music Software - Page 4

*By [Neeraja Prakash](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/neeraja-prakash)*


Stock music websites provide catalogs of royalty-free and/or purchasable audio-based media. Stock music can be used in marketing collateral and creative projects to add an auditory component to visual content. Many [stock photo websites](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-photos) will also provide stock music and [stock footage](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-footage) as well.

Stock music websites provide licenses for media use elsewhere. On sites where users are required to pay for stock music use, websites will either charge per track or a subscription fee. Some stock footage websites will offer royalty-free music in addition to their paid content, but other websites' stock music is completely free.

To qualify for inclusion in the Stock Music category, a product must:

- Provide licensable and/or royalty-free audio
- Store, curate, and categorize an audio catalog
- Allow users to bookmark and sort audio






## G2 Grid® for Stock Music Software
![G2 Grid® for Stock Music Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-music/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=88486&focus%5B%5D=84944&focus%5B%5D=121779&focus%5B%5D=121785&focus%5B%5D=121859&focus%5B%5D=80778&focus%5B%5D=106037&focus%5B%5D=121780)
Highlighted products: Shutterstock, Storyblocks, Epidemic Sound, Audio Jungle, Soundstripe, iStock, Pond5, and Audio Network.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-music/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=shutterstock-shutterstock&focus%5B%5D=storyblocks&focus%5B%5D=epidemic-sound&focus%5B%5D=audio-jungle&focus%5B%5D=soundstripe&focus%5B%5D=getty-images-istock&focus%5B%5D=shutterstock-pond5&focus%5B%5D=audio-network)


## How Many Stock Music Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 60

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.29/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: Epidemic Sound (+0.49%) - Among all products in this category, Epidemic Sound recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 17, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank Stock Music Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 1,600+ Authentic Reviews
- 60+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


## Which Stock Music Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Shutterstock](https://www.g2.com/products/shutterstock-shutterstock/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Uppbeat](https://www.g2.com/products/uppbeat/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Storyblocks](https://www.g2.com/products/storyblocks/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Artlist](https://www.g2.com/products/artlist/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Storyblocks](https://www.g2.com/products/storyblocks/reviews)



## What Is Stock Music Software?

[Stock Media Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-media)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to Stock Music Software?

- [Stock Photos Websites](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-photos)
- [Stock Footage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stock-footage)