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Beatoven.aiMost similar to AIVA in what it does, its category and its price.
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MubertHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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Ecrett MusicFrom $4.99/mo, against from $17/mo for AIVA.
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SoundrawRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for AIVA.
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At a glance
Green means better than AIVA, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AIVABaseline | 4.4 | $17/mo | Yes | Legally recognized as a composer, focused on orchestral scores | |
| Beatoven.ai | 4.3−0.1 | $10/mo$7 less | Yes | Royalty-free background music that adjusts to your video's mood | vs AIVA |
| Soundraw | 4.4Same | $5.99/mo$11.01 less | No | Drag-and-drop song structure editing, no DAW required | vs AIVA |
 Audiosocket | 4.2−0.2 | $15/mo$2 less | No | A curated music licensing platform pairs independent artists with brands, filmmakers, and app developers under cleared-rights subscriptions. | vs AIVA |
| Mubert | 4.2−0.2 | $14/mo$3 less | Yes | Infinite generative streams, not discrete songs | vs AIVA |
| Ecrett Music | 3.3−1.1 | $4.99/mo$12.01 less | Yes | Royalty-free music generator that composes tracks from scene, mood and genre choices, from the maker of SOUNDRAW. | vs AIVA |
 Lyrics To Song AI | 3.9−0.5 | Free | Yes | Structurally complete songs - verse, chorus, bridge - from lyrics or a prompt, across 500+ genres, with stem separation and MIDI export. | vs AIVA |
 Loudly | 4.2−0.2 | $10/mo$7 less | Yes | Blends AI generation with a curated loop library | vs AIVA |
 BeatMusic | 3.4−1.0 | Free | Yes | Royalty-free tracks across 50+ genres, with covers, stems and sound effects alongside. | vs AIVA |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches AIVA.
Beatoven.ai
4.3$10/mo
vs AIVA$7 less−0.1
Royalty-free background music that adjusts to your video's mood.
- Mood and scene-based music generation for video
- Royalty-free licensing on paid plans
- Adjustable intensity at specific video timestamps
Music generation ties directly to video pacing and mood shifts
Built for background scoring, not standalone song creation
Soundraw
4.4$5.99/mo
vs AIVA$11.01 lessSame
Drag-and-drop song structure editing, no DAW required.
- Drag-and-drop editing of song structure by section
- Genre-blending generation (combine two styles)
- Stem exports for further DAW production
Genuine structural editing control without needing DAW skills
Free trial only, no ongoing free tier
Audiosocket
4.2$15/mo
vs AIVA$2 less−0.2
A curated music licensing platform pairs independent artists with brands, filmmakers, and app developers under cleared-rights subscriptions.
- Catalog past 80,000 tracks and 24,000 sound effects from signed independent artists
- Find-similar search, paste a YouTube or Spotify link to surface matching tracks
- Filtering by genre, mood, BPM, vocals, theme, and instrumentation
Independent-artist catalog gives a different sound than typical stock-music libraries
No perpetual free tier, every use case requires a paid plan or one-time license
Mubert
4.2$14/mo
vs AIVA$3 less−0.2
Infinite generative streams, not discrete songs.
- Real-time, infinite generative audio streams
- Developer API for embedding adaptive music in apps and games
- Fixed-length track generation mode
Genuinely infinite, non-repeating generative streams, not just fixed tracks
Streaming-first design matters less for someone who just wants one song
Ecrett Music
3.3$4.99/mo
vs AIVA$12.01 less−1.1
Royalty-free music generator that composes tracks from scene, mood and genre choices, from the maker of SOUNDRAW.
- Tracks generated from scene, mood and genre selections
- Toggle melody, backing, bass and drum parts and song structure
- Adjustable length and volume
Clear licensing terms for commercial and monetised use
The free plan does not include downloads
Lyrics To Song AI
3.9Free
vs AIVA−0.5
Structurally complete songs - verse, chorus, bridge - from lyrics or a prompt, across 500+ genres, with stem separation and MIDI export.
- Lyrics or prompt to a structurally complete song with vocals
- AI lyrics generator for overcoming writer's block
- Vocal separation and song extension
Generates real song structure, not just a short generic loop
Free tier limited to 2 songs/month - evaluation only, not regular use
Loudly
4.2$10/mo
vs AIVA$7 less−0.2
Blends AI generation with a curated loop library.
- AI generation combined with a curated human-made loop library
- Presets built for short-form social video formats
- Companion music distribution and licensing marketplace
Hybrid loop-plus-AI approach aims for more genre-authentic results
Less purely generative than competitors building from nothing
BeatMusic
3.4Free
vs AIVA−1.0
Royalty-free tracks across 50+ genres, with covers, stems and sound effects alongside.
- Original songs from text prompts across 50+ genres
- AI covers in different vocal styles
- Instrumental generation and vocal extraction
Scenario presets match how people actually pick music
No company, no models named and no pricing published
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is AIVA free?
AIVA has a free plan, and paid plans start from $17/mo.
What is the best free alternative to AIVA?
Beatoven.ai is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Mubert, Loudly, Lyrics To Song AI.
What is the cheapest alternative to AIVA?
Among paid plans, Ecrett Music has the lowest starting price (from $4.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Beatoven.ai.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.