How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Udio is the best pick for full songs with vocals and lyrics, while AIVA suits composers who want editable MIDI and style control.
- Soundraw and Mubert are the safest choices for video creators, with royalty-free licenses built for YouTube, podcasts and ads.
- Boomy and Splash lower the barrier for beginners, turning music making into a social, game-like experience.
- Beatoven and Loudly focus on production-ready background music, with Fairly Trained certification and rights-cleared models respectively.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Udio | Full songs with vocals | See website | Yes |
 AIVA | Composable, editable music | Free | Yes |
 Soundraw | Royalty-free video music | $16.99 per month | No |
 Mubert | Instant royalty-free soundtracks | Free | Yes |
 Boomy | Beginner song creation | See website | Yes |
 Beatoven.ai | Custom background music | Free | Yes |
 Loudly | Rights-cleared instrumentals | Free | Yes |
 Splash | Social music creation | See website | Yes |
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Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Udio is an AI music generator built around full songs: create a track, publish it on Udio for everyone to enjoy, follow favorite artists, and join a community of creators, artists, musicians and music lovers. That community angle matters, because Udio is as much a listening platform as a generation tool, and discovering what other creators made is a fast way to learn prompting.
The homepage does not show pricing in the extract available here, so the app's pricing page is the authority before subscribing. Vocal generation quality also varies: pop and electronic styles tend to fare better than complex genres. For creators who want complete songs with lyrics and vocals rather than background loops, Udio is the strongest starting point on this list.
What we like- Full song generation with vocals
- Community for discovering and sharing creations
- Artist-friendly publishing
Watch out for- Homepage shows little pricing detail, so check the app before committing
- Vocal quality varies by genre and prompt
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
AIVA is an AI music generation assistant that creates new songs in more than 250 styles in seconds, for beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Its strength is control: create custom style models, upload an audio or MIDI influence, edit generated tracks, and download in multiple formats. The free plan costs nothing, needs no credit card, and suits non-commercial use with credit to AIVA, though it limits users to 3 downloads per month and tracks up to 3 minutes.
Paid plans change the deal significantly. Standard costs 11 euros per month billed annually, with 15 downloads per month and tracks up to 5 minutes, while Pro costs 33 euros per month billed annually, with 300 downloads, tracks up to 5 minutes 30 seconds, WAV export, and full copyright ownership for monetization without restrictions. For composers who want to edit and own their music, AIVA's Pro plan is the clearest licensing story here.
What we like- Songs in 250+ styles in seconds
- Free plan with no credit card
- Editable tracks with MIDI export
- Pro plan grants full copyright
Watch out for- Free plan limits downloads to 3 per month and tracks to 3 minutes
- Copyright on free and Standard plans stays with AIVA
Starting price$16.99 per month
Free planNo
Soundraw generates royalty-free beats and background scores, with a browser mixer that lets users toggle instruments, tweak intensity and set length without a DAW. Its standout claim is training data: every beat is generated from music its own producers write and record, never scraped from other artists, so each track carries a worldwide license for commercial use. Users can blend genres, like hip-hop with orchestra or trap with lo-fi, and download high-quality WAV files or separate stems.
Pricing starts with the Creator plan at $16.99 per month, or $11.04 per month billed annually, with unlimited monthly track downloads in MP3. Artist plans run $29.99, $35.99 and $50 per month, adding distribution to Spotify and Apple Music plus WAV and stem downloads on higher tiers. For video creators who need clean licensing above all else, Soundraw is the safest bet on this list.
What we like- AI trained only on in-house originals, so licensing is clean
- Genre blending
- Browser mixer with no DAW needed
- Keep 100% of royalties
Watch out for- No free plan shown
- Creator plan downloads MP3 only, with WAV and stems on higher tiers
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Mubert generates royalty-free AI music from millions of samples contributed by hundreds of artists, producing tracks suited to a video's mood and duration in seconds. Its product range covers creators through Mubert Render, artists through Mubert Studio, developers through an API, and listeners through Mubert Play, an infinite AI soundtrack for any moment. A starter tier supplies several free downloads each month, and paid plans add more tracks, higher-quality files and commercial licenses.
The license has one important limit: tracks can be used in YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Twitch videos, but they cannot be uploaded to Spotify or Apple Music as if they were original releases, since the license covers video content, not standalone distribution. For creators who need fast, legal background music, Mubert's free tier is the easiest place to start.
What we like- Free starter tier with monthly downloads
- Royalty-free tracks for video, podcasts and apps
- API for developers
- Artist-contributed samples
Watch out for- Limited customization compared with editable tools
- Video-content license does not cover uploading tracks to Spotify as original releases
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Boomy lets anyone make generative music with AI, even without musical experience, and its homepage emphasizes sharing songs and monetizing them with full commercial rights. The community angle is central: creators describe Boomy as feeling like playing with a jam band, with room for improvisation and self-expression, and users report making music for animations, reels and personal projects.
The homepage extract is thin on pricing and feature specifics, so the app itself is the authority before committing. Control is also simpler than AIVA's editable approach, which suits beginners but may frustrate experienced producers. For first-time music makers who want to finish a song today, Boomy is the friendliest entry point here.
What we like- Create original songs with no musical experience
- Share and monetize with full commercial rights
- Global community of creators
Watch out for- Homepage shows little pricing or feature detail
- Simpler control than composer-focused tools
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Beatoven.ai creates royalty-free background music with its homegrown maestro model, plus a maestro sound effects generator for foley-style effects from a prompt. More than 2 million creators have generated over 15 million tracks, and the platform is Fairly Trained certified, meaning musicians receive equitable compensation when their music trains the model. Downloads come in MP3 or WAV, by pay per track or subscription, and every download includes a license for monetizing content.
Two limits matter. First, music cannot be distributed directly to Spotify or Apple Music, though stems can be sampled in remixes. Second, the license is non-exclusive and perpetual, but Beatoven retains ownership of generated tracks. For video, podcast and game creators who value ethical training data, Beatoven is the most principled choice here.
What we like- Fairly Trained certified, with equitable musician compensation
- Custom tracks for video, podcasts and games
- Pay per track or subscribe
- Sound effects generator
Watch out for- No direct distribution to Spotify or Apple Music
- Beatoven retains ownership of generated tracks under a non-exclusive license
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Loudly offers a full model stack for AI music, from VEGA 1 for low-latency scratch tracks and rapid iteration, through VEGA 2 for production-quality instrumentals, to VEGA 3 for agentic arrangement, mixing and effects. MANTA 1 handles full songs with lyrics and vocals, and a partner model from Stability covers sample-level generation. All models can be tried free with no credit card required.
The licensing claim is strong: all Loudly-proprietary models are rights-cleared by architecture, so output is cleared at the point of generation with no retroactive licensing or litigation surface. That matters for brands and agencies that need clean paperwork. The trade-off is that vocal generation rests on a single model, and the community is smaller than Udio's. For production-ready instrumentals with clear rights, Loudly is a serious contender.
What we like- All models free to try with no credit card
- Rights-cleared output at the point of generation
- Tiered models from quick demos to production-ready instrumentals
Watch out for- Vocal generation limited to one model
- Newer stack means less community content than larger rivals
Starting priceSee website
Free planYes
Splash develops games and tools for a new generation of creators, with an app offering sound packs and a beatmaker instrument, plus a Roblox game where players skate, dance and create music to perform live for other players. Its AI research covers text-to-singing, text-to-rap, generative text-to-music, composition, melody, voice transfer, lyrics and mastering, and all models are trained on data collected and owned by Splash plus data freely available under Creative Commons licenses.
Splash is less a professional production tool than a social music platform, which is either its charm or its limit depending on the user. Creators who want to make music with friends, perform virtually and share on socials will enjoy it most. Producers who need stems, MIDI export and commercial licensing should pick AIVA, Soundraw or Beatoven instead.
What we like- Music making as a social, collaborative experience
- Roblox game with live performances
- Proprietary tech since 2017
- Models trained on owned and Creative Commons data
Watch out for- More game and social platform than professional production tool
- Pricing not shown on the homepage
How we chose
We picked AI music tools that generate original music for creators, covering full songs with vocals, editable compositions, royalty-free background music and social creation. Each homepage was opened to confirm the tool exists and matches its description, and prices were taken from the vendor's own pages where shown. Where a homepage did not display prices, we wrote "See website" rather than guessing. One major vocal AI tool was left out because its homepage could not be verified in this session, and it will only be added once its official site can be confirmed. Licensing claims are reported as the vendors state them, and creators should read the actual license before commercial use.
Licensing: the part that matters most
AI music licensing is where creators get into trouble, so read the license, not just the marketing. Some tools grant full copyright on paid plans, like AIVA Pro, while others grant a non-exclusive license and keep ownership, like Beatoven. Some licenses cover video content but not standalone streaming releases, like Mubert, and some forbid direct Spotify distribution entirely, like Beatoven. Soundraw and Loudly emphasize clean training data and rights clearance, which reduces takedown risk.
Before monetizing any AI track, check four things: who owns the copyright, whether commercial use is allowed, whether streaming distribution is permitted, and whether you can register the track with Content ID. If a platform's answers are unclear, choose a tool with a clearer license, even if its music is slightly less impressive. A track you cannot legally use is worth nothing, no matter how good it sounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI music generator for beginners?
Boomy and Splash are the friendliest starting points, since both let users create songs without musical experience. Mubert's free tier is also easy, since it generates a finished soundtrack from a mood and duration in seconds.
Can I monetize AI-generated music on YouTube?
Yes, with the right license. Soundraw, Mubert, Beatoven and Loudly all provide licenses covering YouTube monetization, and AIVA's paid plans allow monetization with different copyright terms. Always download the license certificate with each track.
Can I release AI music on Spotify?
It depends on the tool. Soundraw's artist plans support distribution to Spotify, while Mubert and Beatoven do not allow uploading their tracks as standalone releases. Check the license before distributing, since violating it can lead to takedowns.
Do I own the copyright to AI music I generate?
It depends on the plan. AIVA's Pro plan grants full copyright to the user, while Beatoven grants a non-exclusive license and keeps ownership. Free plans usually keep copyright with the vendor or limit use to non-commercial projects.
Is AI music royalty-free?
Royalty-free does not mean copyright-free. It means you pay once, through a subscription or purchase, and do not owe ongoing royalties, but the license terms still control where and how you can use the track. Read the license for each tool before commercial use.
Which AI music tool has the best sound quality?
Quality is subjective and genre-dependent. Udio leads for full vocal songs, AIVA for composed and editable pieces, and Loudly's VEGA 3 for production-ready instrumentals. Try the free tiers of two or three tools with the same prompt and compare results for your genre.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://udio.com
- https://aiva.ai
- https://soundraw.io
- https://mubert.com
- https://boomy.com
- https://www.beatoven.ai
- https://www.loudly.com
- https://www.splashmusic.com
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