AI music generation tools
Songs and instrumentals from prompts. 4 tools we track, checked .
Short answer page: What's the best ai music generation tool?
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order.
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Suno
Pick this if you want songs and jingles with vocals.
AI song generator for full songs with vocals from a prompt.
Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes · $0 · then $8/mo billed yearly ($10 monthly) · Difficulty 1/5
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Udio
Pick this if you want song drafts in many genres.
AI music generator for songs and instrumentals.
Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes · Difficulty 1/5
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Soundraw
Pick this if you want background music for videos.
AI-generated instrumental music you can customize and license.
Paid plans only · Free plan: Trial only · Difficulty 1/5
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AIVA
Pick this if you want orchestral and game soundtracks.
AI composer for soundtrack-style instrumental music.
Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes · Difficulty 2/5
Side-by-side
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then $8/mo billed yearly ($10 monthly) | 1/5 | Commercial use on paid plans only | Songs and jingles with vocals |
| Udio | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Song drafts in many genres |
| Soundraw | Paid plans only | Trial only | See official site | 1/5 | – | Background music for videos |
| AIVA | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 2/5 | – | Orchestral and game soundtracks |
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