SFXMint
Overview
SFXMint is a library of 10,600+ CC0 (public-domain-equivalent) sound effects for video editors, game developers, and app designers. The site offers category/pack browsing, text search, and in-browser previews. Up to 10 MP3 downloads per day are free with no account; WAV files and ZIP packs require a one-time paid download pack. A free JSON API and MCP server (for AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex) let developers search and fetch sounds programmatically, with higher rate limits available via a free API key or a paid download pack.
Key Features
- 10,600+ CC0 sound effects across 23+ categories and curated packs (platformer, horror game, UI feedback, etc.)
- Search by description or browse by category/pack, with in-browser audio previews
- Free JSON API (no key needed to try) and an MCP server for AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex
- CC0 licensing: commercial use of library audio needs no attribution
Best For
Video editors, indie game developers, and app designers who need royalty-free sound effects quickly, including via an API or MCP server while coding with an AI assistant.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Free tier is limited to 10 MP3 downloads per day without an account
- WAV files and ZIP packs require a paid, one-time download pack
Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 4/5 · Updated
This is an editorial assessment, not an average of customer ratings.
“A library of 10,000+ CC0 sound effects with search, in-browser previews, and free MP3 downloads (10/day without an account); WAV files, ZIP packs, and a developer API/MCP server with higher limits are available as paid add-ons, and CC0 licensing requires no attribution for commercial use.”
Pricing
Freemium: free search, preview and 10 MP3/day without signup; WAV/ZIP packs and higher API limits are paid, one-time, no auto-renew.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.