1. What Are AI Music Tools?

An AI music generator is a service in which AI automatically generates a song when you enter its mood, genre, lyrics and so on. Just describe it in text, such as "upbeat J-POP, female vocals, summer beach," and it automatically creates the melody, accompaniment and even the vocals.

Each tool has its own strengths, and they can be roughly divided into the following two types.

If you want to develop songs seriously, you can also finish ideas created with AI in a DAW (music production software). For more on DAWs, also see "Start Music Production Completely Free: A Comprehensive Comparison of Recommended Free DAWs".

2. Comparison Table of 8 Free AI Music Tools

We summarized what each of the 8 tools is best at and the scope of their free plans. Free allowances and conditions change often, so please treat this as a guide as of the time of writing.

*Free allowances, prices and commercial-use terms are based on information as of November 7, 2026. Before use, check each service's official pricing page and terms of use.

3. How to Choose an AI Music Tool

Choose based on whether you want songs with vocals or background music

If you want to add lyrics and make songs with vocals, Suno, Udio, Flow Music and ElevenLabs Music are suitable; for background music for videos and streams, SOUNDRAW and Mubert; and for classical or film-style instrumentals, AIVA. Deciding first whether you "want to make songs" or "want background music" makes it easier to choose.

Check whether you can download on the free plan

On free plans, many tools let you create songs but not download them, or limit the number of downloads. If you want to save songs to your phone or use them in videos, check in advance how much you can download for free.

If you want commercial use, check the paid plans and terms

If you'll use the music in monetized YouTube videos or works for sale, the commercial-use terms are important. Many tools do not allow commercial use of songs made on the free plan. Even with paid plans, there are conditions such as only songs made while subscribed being covered, so read the terms carefully.

If you're thinking about monetizing music made with AI, also see "Can You Make Money with AI Music? An Explanation".

4. 8 Recommended Free AI Music Tools

Here we introduce 8 AI music tools you can try for free. The numbers are not rankings.

1. Suno | The go-to for songs with vocals, generating lyrics and melody at once

Suno is the leading tool that creates complete songs with lyrics, melody and vocals just from the genre and mood you specify. In addition to describing the mood of a song in text, you can enter lyrics you've written yourself and have them sung.

Even the free plan gives you 50 credits a day (about 10 songs), so it's easy to try. In November 2025, Suno partnered with major record label Warner Music Group and is developing new licensed models. As a result, the free plan's download and rights conditions are being revised, so check the latest terms on the official website before using it.

2. Udio | A generator for songs with vocals that also allows detailed editing

Udio is a popular generator for songs with vocals, alongside Suno. Its standout feature is that you can finish generated songs while editing them in detail, such as extending or regenerating parts of a song.

Following its settlements and partnerships with major record labels in 2025, the service changed significantly, and at the time of writing there are reports that downloading generated songs is restricted. It's best to think of it as a tool for making and enjoying songs within Udio.

3. Flow Music (formerly Riffusion) | A music generation service from Google

Flow Music is a service that carries on from the AI music tool "Riffusion." After Riffusion was renamed "Producer.ai," it was acquired by Google in February 2026 and relaunched as "Flow Music" in April 2026..

It uses Google's music generation model "Lyria" to create songs with vocals and background music. Even on the free plan, credits are replenished every day, so it suits people who want to try a little every day. Note that the handling of former Riffusion accounts and works has changed during the transition, so if you used it before, check the official information.

4. Gemini (Lyria 3) | Easily create 30-second songs in Google's app

Since February 2026, the app for Google's AI assistant "Gemini" has been able to generate songs with the music generation model "Lyria 3". Just ask in the chat for something like "lo-fi to listen to on a rainy day," and a song of about 30 seconds is created.

Its appeal is that you can try it right away in the Gemini app you already use. In March, "Lyria 3 Pro," which can create songs up to 3 minutes long, was also announced, but what you can use depends on your plan. Generated songs have an invisible watermark called "SynthID" embedded to show they were made with AI.

5. ElevenLabs Music | Song generation using voice AI technology

ElevenLabs Music is a music generation service from ElevenLabs, known for AI voice synthesis. Drawing on voice AI technology that creates natural voices, it can create songs with vocals and background music from text.

Even the free plan lets you try a certain amount of music each month. Commercial use and use in works require a paid plan, so start by checking its sound for free.

6. SOUNDRAW | A Japanese tool for fine-tuning background music for videos

SOUNDRAW is a background music generator developed by a Japanese company. You can create background music just by choosing the genre, mood, tempo and length, and its standout feature is that you can fine-tune the song's structure afterward, such as the position of the chorus and the intensity of instruments.

On the free plan, you can generate and preview songs, but downloading them or using them in videos requires a paid plan. It suits people who want to seriously create background music for YouTube and other videos. In 2026, a new beat-making app, "SOUNDRAW Grid," was also released.

7. Mubert | Easily create background music for streams and videos

Mubert is a tool for creating background music by specifying the genre, mood and length. It's good at loop-friendly background music and ambient tracks, so it suits people who want to create background music for live streams or work.

Even on the free plan, you can download a set number of songs each month. However, there are conditions such as needing to credit Mubert when you use them, so check the terms according to how you'll use them.

8. AIVA | Great for classical and film-style instrumentals

AIVA is a tool that excels at creating orchestral instrumentals such as classical, film and game music. You can create songs by choosing the style, instruments and tempo.

Even on the free plan you can download up to 3 songs a month, and a big attraction is that you can export them as MIDI data. Load them into a DAW and add your own arrangements, and you can also use them as material for your own songwriting. Songs from the free plan are limited to non-commercial use and require credit to AIVA.

5. What to Know Before Making Music with AI

Terms of use and commercial-use conditions can change

In the AI music field, there was a wave of lawsuit settlements and partnerships between major record labels and Suno and Udio in 2025, and their services and terms changed significantly. Features and rights conditions that were once available may change later, so always check the latest terms before publishing or selling your songs.

Avoid imitating existing songs or singers

Songs that imitate the names or voices of real artists, or that use the lyrics of existing songs as is, may lead to rights issues. Many tools prohibit this as well, so create with original lyrics and ideas.

You may be asked to label music as AI-generated

Some streaming services and posting sites may require you to label songs as AI-generated. It's reassuring to also check the rules of the platform where you'll publish your songs.

6. By Purpose: Our Recommended AI Music Tools

7. Summary

With AI music tools, you can create songs with vocals or background music just by entering text or lyrics, even without composition knowledge.

Choose based on the type of song you want to make: Suno or Flow Music for songs with vocals, Gemini for ease of use, SOUNDRAW for video background music and AIVA for instrumentals.

The scope of free plans and commercial-use terms change frequently. Before publishing or monetizing your songs, always check each service's latest terms. If you want to create songs seriously based on ideas made with AI, also see "What Is a DAW? Making Music with PC Software" (in Japanese).