Best AI to generate music (2026)
Music-generation models that produce original tracks with lyrics, vocals, or instrumental stems.
6 AI tools ranked for this task.
Tier rankings
Reviews
Short take + overall score for each tool. Click through for the full review, pricing, and known issues.
Lyria 3 Pro (Google)
7.8Content creators who already pay for a Gemini or Google AI subscription and want longer, more structured AI music. Also great for developers building music features into their own apps via the $0.08/song API.
ElevenMusic
7.8Mobile content creators who value commercial safety over raw track volume, and anyone who wants to put their own voice on an AI-generated track without juggling multiple tools. Also the obvious pick for creators nervous about the Suno-UMG situation.
Suno
7.5Content creators who need background music or jingles fast without any music production knowledge.
Udio
7.3Music enthusiasts and producers who want higher audio fidelity and more nuanced genre handling from AI.
Soundraw
7.3YouTubers, podcasters, and content creators who need quick background music without licensing headaches. The speed and simplicity are genuinely hard to beat.
AIVA
6.6Indie filmmakers, game developers, and content creators who need orchestral or cinematic background music without hiring a composer or navigating stock music licensing.