Ranked by editorial score
AI Music Generation
AI music tools let you generate, compose, and produce original tracks without traditional instruments or music theory knowledge. They range from simple text-to-song generators to professional-grade tools for stem separation, mastering, and melody continuation. When choosing, the most important factors are output quality, control over style and structure, and licensing terms for commercial use.
How we judge this category: We weight audio quality and commercial licensing terms most heavily, since output you cannot legally use or publish has limited practical value.
Amper Music
AI music creation
Amper Music is a solid AI music generation tool that allows users to create custom music tracks in minutes. It offers a range of features, including mood-based music generation, instrument customization, and integration with popular video editing software. Pricing starts at $19/month for the Basic plan, with a free trial available. However, the tool's output quality can be inconsistent, and the licensing terms for commercial use can be restrictive.
Suno
Full songs from a text prompt
Suno turns a two-sentence description into a complete song with vocals, instrumentation, and mastering in under a minute. The free tier gives 50 credits per day for non-commercial use, while the $8/mo Pro plan unlocks commercial rights and 2,500 monthly credits (roughly 50 full tracks). Custom Mode accepts user-written lyrics alongside detailed style prompts covering genre, tempo, and vocal character, and accuracy is strong for pop, lo-fi, and hip-hop. Audio quality degrades noticeably in genres that demand precise instrumental technique, such as classical or jazz. Best suited for indie creators, game developers, and marketers who need original background music without hiring a composer.
Soundraw
AI music generator for royalty-free tracks
Soundraw offers a highly accessible platform for generating royalty-free music, making it suitable for content creators and businesses. Users can select from various genres, instruments, and moods, then customize track length and tempo. While it excels in generating background music for videos or podcasts, the depth of creative control for complex compositions is limited compared to more advanced tools. The free plan allows generating and listening, but downloading requires a subscription, starting at $19.99/month for unlimited downloads and commercial use. The output quality is generally good for its intended purpose, though some tracks can sound a bit generic. Its strength lies in its speed and ease of use for quick content production.
AIVA
AI composer for soundtracks, ads, and games
AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist) excels in generating instrumental music across various genres, particularly strong for cinematic scores, advertising jingles, and video game soundtracks. Its interface allows users to select styles, moods, and durations, then refine compositions through multiple iterations. While it offers solid control over musical parameters like key and tempo, the learning curve for advanced customization can be steep for absolute beginners. AIVA provides clear licensing terms, including commercial usage rights with its paid plans starting at €15 per month for the 'Standard' tier, which allows 15 minutes of generated music per month and grants full copyright. The 'Pro' plan at €49 per month expands this to 30 minutes and offers unlimited copyright ownership, making it a viable option for professional creators seeking original, royalty-free music.