Best AI music generators

Song generators and royalty-free music tools. Always check each tool's licensing for your use.

Sources reviewed Nov 5, 2026; see each tool for caveats📏 How we score📊 Compare all 5
Quick answerSuno for full songs, ElevenLabs if you also need voice.
🏆 Top pick

Suno

by Suno
87

Full songs with vocals from a prompt, from $10 a month.

💰 Good value🌱 Beginner-friendly
Free tier · Pro $10/mo
Full songs with vocals from a promptAnnual billing saves 20%Credits are monthlyThe free plan has no song downloads or commercial rights
Score breakdown and plans
Capability
9.0/10
Reliability
7.5/10
Ease of use
9.5/10
Value
8.5/10
Momentum
9.0/10
Pro $10/mo or $8/mo billed annually ($96/yr)Premier $30/mo or $24/mo billed annually
Try Suno ↗Full detailsPrice source: third-party reports, so check the official site
#2

ElevenLabs

by ElevenLabs
83

Music alongside voice; commercial use starts on the paid Starter plan ($6).

🆓 Top free option
Free tier · Starter $6/mo
Free tier and a $6 starter planMusic included on every planThe free plan has no commercial license
More pros, cons and scores
Capability
8.5/10
Reliability
8.0/10
Ease of use
8.5/10
Value
8.0/10
Momentum
8.5/10
  • Free tier and a $6 starter plan
  • Music included on every plan
  • Annual billing equals 10 months
  • The free plan has no commercial license
  • Commercial rights vary by plan; read the terms

Price source: official pricing page

#3

Udio

by Udio
77

Strong editing tools, but downloads are disabled after its UMG deal. Check terms.

Free tier · Standard $10/mo
Editing, uploads and style controlsCredit packs availableDownloading audio, video and stems is disabled
Udio says downloads are disabled after the UMG partnership. Confirm on the vendor site.
More pros, cons and scores
Capability
8.5/10
Reliability
6.5/10
Ease of use
8.5/10
Value
7.5/10
Momentum
7.0/10
  • Editing, uploads and style controls
  • Credit packs available
  • Downloading audio, video and stems is disabled
  • Credits do not roll over

Price source: third-party reports, so check the official site

#4

Stable Audio

by Stability AI
74

Plans from $12 a month; new accounts get 50 one-time credits to test.

50 signup credits · Creator $12/mo
Multi-track and stem generationTop-up credit packs never expireNo ongoing free plan, only one-time signup credits
More pros, cons and scores
Capability
7.5/10
Reliability
7.5/10
Ease of use
7.5/10
Value
7.5/10
Momentum
7.0/10
  • Multi-track and stem generation
  • Top-up credit packs never expire
  • No ongoing free plan, only one-time signup credits
  • Subscription credits reset monthly

Price source: official pricing page

#5

Soundraw

by Soundraw
73

Royalty-free tracks for video creators; stems need the Artist Pro plan.

Creator $16.99/mo
Royalty-free positioning for creatorsUnlimited MP3 downloads on the cheapest planWAV and stems require Artist Pro or higher
More pros, cons and scores
Capability
6.5/10
Reliability
8.5/10
Ease of use
8.5/10
Value
7.0/10
Momentum
6.5/10
  • Royalty-free positioning for creators
  • Unlimited MP3 downloads on the cheapest plan
  • WAV and stems require Artist Pro or higher

Price source: official pricing page

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Editorial scores out of 100, not test results. Scroll sideways on a phone.

#ToolEditorial scoreStarts atFree plan?Good forLink
1Suno87Free tier · Pro $10/mo✓ Yes
🏆 Top pick💰 Good value
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2ElevenLabs83Free tier · Starter $6/mo✓ Yes
🆓 Top free option
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3Udio77Free tier · Standard $10/mo✓ Yes—Try it ↗
4Stable Audio7450 signup credits · Creator $12/moNo—Try it ↗
5Soundraw73Creator $16.99/moNo—Try it ↗
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