MakeSong vs MusicStar.AI (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: MusicStar.AI does not list a price
Free plan
MusicStar.AI
Only MusicStar.AI has one
Higher rating
MakeSong
3.8 against 3.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	MakeSong	MusicStar.AI
Our rating	3.8Better	3.2
Starts at	$7.9/mo	Free
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Audio	Audio
Plans	From $7.9/mo	Free
Key features	Text-to-song and lyrics-to-music generation Three selectable model versions (V5, V4, V3) Bundled vocal removal and stem splitting AI music video generation Wide genre coverage with commercial licensing	Music, lyrics and vocals generated together Tracks produced in under a minute Prompt-based generation across genres Cover image generation alongside tracks Free tier to try
Pros	Vocal removal and stem splitting bundled, not a separate purchase Multiple model versions give a consistency-vs-novelty choice Broad genre coverage in one tool	Generates sung vocals, not just instrumental beds Fast enough to iterate through several attempts Free to try before committing
Cons	Commercial licensing terms deserve a careful read before commercial use Annual billing needed to reach the advertised per-month rates Style-matching prompts raise the same rights questions any AI music tool faces	Confirm commercial licensing in writing - terms vary and change across this category Expect to generate repeatedly; the first result is rarely the keeper Smaller vendor than the leading music generation platforms
Company	MakeSong	MusicStar.AI

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260901. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is MakeSong better than MusicStar.AI?

In our reviews MakeSong scores 3.8 and MusicStar.AI scores 3.2. The better pick depends on the job. MakeSong: Text or lyrics to a full royalty-free track across three model versions (V5/V4/V3), with vocal removal and stem splitting bundled in. MusicStar.AI: Generates a complete track - music, lyrics and vocals - from a short prompt in under a minute.

Which is cheaper, MakeSong or MusicStar.AI?

MakeSong: from $7.9/mo. MusicStar.AI: free.

Do MakeSong and MusicStar.AI have free plans?

Only MusicStar.AI has a free plan.

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