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Head to head · 2026

Suno vs Udio

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Suno

Settled with Warner, still fighting UMG over training data

4.4$8/mo

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Udio

Settled with major labels, now pivoting to a licensed 'walled garden'

4.3$10/mo

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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

    Suno

    From $8/mo against from $10/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Suno

    4.4 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared onSunoUdio
Our rating4.4Better4.3
Starts at$8/moBetter$10/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryAudioAudio
Plans
  • Free$0
  • Pro$10/mo, or $8/mo billed yearly
  • Premier$30/mo, or $24/mo billed yearly
From $10/mo
Key features
  • Full song generation with vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation
  • Text-prompt-based, no musical training required
  • Warner Music licensing settlement reached November 2025
  • Ongoing litigation with Universal Music Group unresolved
  • Free tier with daily generation limits
  • Full song generation with vocals and genre range
  • Founded by former DeepMind and Google researchers
  • Settlements reached with Universal Music Group and Warner Music
  • Transitioning toward a licensed, more contained platform
  • Co-launched licensed platform with UMG expected in 2026
Pros
  • Produces complete, structured songs rather than loops or stems
  • No musical background needed to get a usable result
  • Warner settlement suggests a path toward broader industry licensing
  • Strong vocal realism and genre range in its generated songs
  • Founding team brings deep AI research credentials
  • Licensing settlements suggest a more legally stable path forward
Cons
  • Legal status with other major labels remains unresolved
  • Future terms and pricing could shift as litigation and licensing evolve
  • Generated songs can still resemble existing training material stylistically
  • Product is actively changing, current features may not match older reviews
  • Reported new restrictions limit exporting creations off-platform
  • Pricing and access terms should be confirmed directly given the ongoing transition
CompanySuno, Inc., founded 2023Uncharted Labs, Inc., founded 2024

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Suno better than Udio?

In our reviews Suno scores 4.4 and Udio scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Suno: Settled with Warner, still fighting UMG over training data. Udio: Settled with major labels, now pivoting to a licensed 'walled garden'.

Which is cheaper, Suno or Udio?

Suno has the lower starting price: from $8/mo for Suno and from $10/mo for Udio.

Do Suno and Udio have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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