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AIVA vs Suno

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors. Suno publishes a starting price ($8); AIVA does not. Both have a free tier.

AIVAAI composer for cinematic and soundtrack-style instrumental musicSunoGenerates complete songs with vocals and lyrics from a text prompt, plus stems and an editing studio

Side by side

FactAIVASuno
CategoryMusic GenerationMusic Generation
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at—$8 month
Public APINoNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CompanyAiva Technologies SARLSuno, Inc.
Launched20162023
Last verifiedSep 6, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

AIVA

Choose AIVA when you need a score you can actually edit and then legally own — its copyright ladder is spelled out more clearly than most rivals. The catch is that everything it makes is instrumental.

Pros

  • Editor exposes the composition itself, not just a rendered audio file
  • More than 250 style presets oriented to scoring use cases
  • One of the longest-running vendors in AI music, active since 2016
  • Free tier exists for evaluating output quality before paying

Cons

  • Free and Standard tiers restrict monetization; full copyright transfer only on Pro
  • Instrumental only, with no vocal generation
  • Euro-denominated pricing, so the dollar cost moves with exchange rates
  • No developer API marketed on the site

Suno

The most complete text-to-song product: full vocals, editable stems and a studio layer most competitors lack. The catches are legal and contractual - commercial rights attach only to songs made while subscribed, new download caps limit even paid exports, and the company has faced major-label litigation over training data.

Pros

  • Full songs with convincing vocals from one prompt
  • Stem separation and the multitrack Studio on paid tiers
  • Cheap entry at $8/month with clear credit math
  • Free tier refreshes 50 credits daily for evaluation

Cons

  • Monthly download caps arrive for all tiers in September 2026
  • Commercial rights cover only songs created while subscribed
  • Ongoing label lawsuits leave long-term licensing questions open

Which one fits

Choose AIVA if you need

  • Video editors and game developers needing background score in a specific mood
  • Creators who want to adjust the arrangement rather than reroll a prompt
  • Anyone who needs unambiguous ownership of a track before commercial release

Choose Suno if you need

  • Creators needing quick background songs with vocals for videos and podcasts
  • Songwriters sketching ideas and iterating on style prompts
  • Hobbyists exploring genres without any production skills

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