AI music generators
We put 6 AI music generators through the same test. Suno came out on top with 4 out of 5. Here are all the results, what each tool costs and how we test them.
AI music generators we tested
Best score first. Each one has a full review with the test results, prices and what users say.
Suno
4/5Read our review →
Mubert
2.5/5Read our review →
Soundraw
2.5/5Read our review →
Udio
2.5/5Read our review →
Boomy
2/5Read our review →
AIVA
2/5Read our review →Test results compared
Every tool got the same test, between October 17, 2026 to October 23, 2026.
| Tool | Score | Outputs usable on the first try | Rounds of regenerating per usable result | Blind quality score (1–5) from three judges | Text, lip-sync or pronunciation errors | Time and credits per usable result, and commercial-use rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno | 4/5 | First-try usable 8/10 tracks | – | 4.1/5; three blind judges | Pronunciation/audio defects 14/100 checks | 11.6 min; rights 3/4 |
| Mubert | 2.5/5 | First-try usable 7/10 tracks | – | 3.1/5; three blind judges | Pronunciation/audio defects 33/100 checks | 17.2 min; rights 2/4 |
| Soundraw | 2.5/5 | First-try usable 6/10 tracks | – | 2.6/5; three blind judges | Pronunciation/audio defects 34/100 checks | 17.5 min; rights 3/4 |
| Udio | 2.5/5 | First-try usable 6/10 tracks | – | 2.4/5; three blind judges | Pronunciation/audio defects 38/100 checks | 16.4 min; rights 2/4 |
| Boomy | 2/5 | First-try usable 6/10 tracks | – | 2.4/5; three blind judges | Pronunciation/audio defects 34/100 checks | 18.5 min; rights 2/4 |
| AIVA | 2/5 | First-try usable 6/10 tracks | – | 2.0/5; three blind judges | Pronunciation/audio defects 46/100 checks | 16.9 min; rights 2/4 |
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Our best-of list ranks every tool in this test, with what each one is best for.
What AI music generators do
AI music generators turn a text prompt, mood settings or lyrics into original audio: either full songs with vocals or instrumental background tracks. Some hand you a license to use the output, some keep the copyright, and several have been sued by record labels over their training data.
Who uses them: Video creators and streamers who need background music, Hobbyists who want to hear their lyrics as a song, Indie musicians and composers sketching ideas, Filmmakers and game developers needing cues, Small businesses and agencies producing client content.
Price range: Every tool here has a free tier except Soundraw. Paid plans run roughly $8 to $30 per month for song generators (Suno Pro $8, Premier $24.
What to check before you buy
Commercial-use rights. Free plans are usually non-commercial. Check which plan lets you monetize, and whether the license survives cancellation.
Ownership and copyright. Most tools license rather than assign copyright; only AIVA's Pro plan transfers it to you, and AI output may not be copyrightable at all.
Legal and training-data risk. Suno and Udio were sued by labels in 2024; Warner and Universal have since settled and licensed, Sony and others are still suing. Soundraw says it trains only on in-house music.
Downloads and export. Suno caps downloads per month and Udio has none. Check formats (MP3, WAV, stems, MIDI).
Vocals vs instrumental. Only Suno and Udio make sung songs among these five.
How we test AI music generators
The test for this category: 10 prompts across genres with lyrics; blind quality and prompt match; check licence for commercial use.
One written creative brief per category for the same made-up online store (for example 20 design jobs for logo makers, 10 video prompts for video generators, 5 scripts for voice tools). Every tool gets the identical brief and the plan that removes watermarks.
Each tool is tested on a paid plan, and its review shows the plan, the price and the test dates. The overall score is the average of the five parts on the right, rounded to the nearest half star. See the full method for AI image, video and audio tools.
What we measure
- Outputs usable on the first try
- Rounds of regenerating per usable result
- Blind quality score (1–5) from three judges
- Text, lip-sync or pronunciation errors
- Time and credits per usable result, and commercial-use rights
The five parts of the score
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI music generator?
Suno is most often ranked first for full songs with vocals; AIVA for orchestral instrumentals; Soundraw and Mubert for background music. Several roundups are vendor-written.
Can I use AI music commercially?
Only on the right plan: Suno Pro and Premier, AIVA Standard (limited) and Pro, Soundraw plans, Mubert Pro and Business. Free plans are non-commercial. Udio currently allows no downloads.
Do I own AI-generated music?
Rarely. AIVA Pro gives copyright; Suno assigns its rights to paid users but does not guarantee copyright exists; Mubert keeps all rights; Soundraw grants a license without stating ownership.
Are Suno and Udio legal?
Courts have not finally ruled in the US. Warner and Universal settled with Udio, Warner settled with Suno, and UMG and Sony continue to sue Suno; a Munich court ruled against Suno in a GEMA case in July 2026.
Can I put AI songs on Spotify?
Suno commercial downloads can be released under its paid terms; Soundraw Artist plan only for modified tracks; Mubert bans it; Udio has no downloads.
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Page updated November 4, 2026.
Liam Foster
If there's a strange new AI tool making its way around the internet, I've probably already bookmarked it. My favorite part is figuring out what these platforms can actually do.
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