Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,022 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Artlist continues to lead AI recommendations for digital media asset subscriptions. Assistants are increasingly distinguishing between high-quality, specialized libraries and versatile, all-in-one platforms to match specific user needs.
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A leading choice for podcasters and creators needing licensed music and SFX. | 60% | |
| 2 | Top pick for cinematic music, often paired with | 53% | |
| 3 | The most-cited free, community-driven resource for a wide variety of sound effects. | 51% | |
| 4 | Top subscription for game audio, praised for its integrated workflow. | 45% | |
| 5 | Industry standard for AAA-quality, cinematic sound effects for games and film. | 44% | |
| 6 | 40% | ||
| 7 | 38% | ||
| 8 | 37% | ||
| 9 | 35% | ||
| 10 | Cited for professional-grade, massive sound effect libraries for game audio. | 32% | |
| 11 | A rising recommendation, noted for its large professional SFX subscription library. | 31% | |
| 12 | 30% | ||
| 13 | 30% | ||
| 14 | 24% | ||
| 15 | 23% | ||
| 16 | 21% | ||
| 17 | 20% | ||
| 18 | 19% | ||
| 19 | 19% | ||
| 20 | 17% | ||
| 21 | 16% | ||
| 22 | 15% | ||
| 23 | 14% | ||
| 24 | 14% | ||
| 25 | AI's choice for a versatile, all-in-one library of video and audio. | 12% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 67% of analyzed answers.
“A standalone subscription service for music.” → “Part of an ecosystem, best paired with Artgrid for audio and visual assets.”
Mention rate grew from 22% in Nov to 37% by March.
Mention share nearly tripled from 11% to 32% between Nov and March.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73% | 57% | ||
| 70% | 54% | ||
| 59% | 49% | ||
| 46% | 48% | ||
| 51% | 35% |
The two models disagree most about Pixabay (ChatGPT #7, Google #20) and AudioJungle (ChatGPT #25, Google #16).
Artlist continues to lead AI recommendations for digital media asset subscriptions. Assistants are increasingly distinguishing between high-quality, specialized libraries and versatile, all-in-one platforms to match specific user needs.
Across 1,022 AI responses, Epidemic Sound is mentioned most, named in 60% of them, followed by Artlist (53%) and Freesound (51%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,022 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI answers for game audio are highly specialized, consistently recommending Soundly for workflow and
Boom Library for quality. Throughout the period, ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews have become more granular, comparing platforms like
Pro Sound Effects and
as key professional options.
AI answers for game audio are highly specialized, consistently recommending Soundly for workflow and
Boom Library for quality. Throughout the period, ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews have become more granular, comparing platforms like
Pro Sound Effects and as key professional options.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
Where can a podcast editor find royalty-free music and sound effects for their productions?
AI consistently segments answers for podcasters into free resources like Pixabay and
Freesound, and paid subscriptions. Early responses list a mix, but by January 2026, services like
Soundstripe and
Epidemic Sound gain prominence, framed as superior for quality and licensing simplicity.