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MoisesMost similar to PhonicMind in what it does, its category and its price.
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Lalal.aiHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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AudioShakeRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for PhonicMind.
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At a glance
Green means better than PhonicMind, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PhonicMindBaseline | 3.8 | Free | Yes | Separates a full song into up to 8 stems - vocals, drums, bass, keys, strings, horns - in a single pass that keeps the musical coherence intact, browser-based. | |
| Moises | 4.6+0.8 | $3/mo | Yes | Stem separation built for musicians practicing, not engineers mixing | vs PhonicMind |
 Chord AI | 3.4−0.4 | Free | Yes | Point your phone at any song - AI names the chords, tracks the beat, transcribes the lyrics with OpenAI's Whisper, and splits the audio into four exportable stems. | vs PhonicMind |
| Lalal.ai | 4.5+0.7 | $7/mo | Yes | Per-minute stem splitting for DJs, remixers, and karaoke makers | vs PhonicMind |
 SongDonkey.AI | 3.0−0.8 | Free | Yes | Split any song into vocals, bass, drums, and more - free, no registration, ready in about 80 seconds, with a built-in audio cutter for trimming first. | vs PhonicMind |
 Coolo.ai | 3.8Same | Free | Yes | Separates lead from backing vocals, and exports lossless 48kHz/24-bit. | vs PhonicMind |
| AudioShake | 4.4+0.6 | Free | Yes | Splits a song into stems, built for the music industry | vs PhonicMind |
 Lacuna | 3.9+0.1 | Free | Yes | Full songs in under 30 seconds, plus stem separation and a MIDI editor. | vs PhonicMind |
 Clumi | 3.8Same | Free | Yes | Splits a track into stems at 24-bit, then tells you its key and BPM. | vs PhonicMind |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches PhonicMind.
Moises
4.6$3/mo
vs PhonicMind+0.8
Stem separation built for musicians practicing, not engineers mixing.
- Stem separation optimized for practice, not production
- Automatic chord and key detection
- Pitch and tempo adjustment without quality loss
Purpose-built for practicing and rehearsing, a genuinely different use case
Not built for professional mixing or mastering work
Chord AI
3.4Free
vs PhonicMind−0.4
Point your phone at any song - AI names the chords, tracks the beat, transcribes the lyrics with OpenAI's Whisper, and splits the audio into four exportable stems.
- Real-time AI chord recognition via device microphone
- Four-stem instrument separation, exportable as .wav
- Lyrics transcription powered by OpenAI's Whisper
Named, specific underlying technical components (Whisper, Basic Pitch), not vague claims
Specific pricing for the complete version isn't shown
Lalal.ai
4.5$7/mo
vs PhonicMind+0.7
Per-minute stem splitting for DJs, remixers, and karaoke makers.
- Multi-stem separation (vocals, drums, bass, piano, guitar)
- Per-minute credit pricing for occasional use
- Free preview before committing credits
Accessible per-minute pricing suits occasional, individual use
Enterprise catalog-scale licensing isn't its focus
SongDonkey.AI
3.0Free
vs PhonicMind−0.8
Split any song into vocals, bass, drums, and more - free, no registration, ready in about 80 seconds, with a built-in audio cutter for trimming first.
- 2/4/5-stem AI vocal and instrument separation
- MP3 and WAV support, up to 10-minute files
- No registration required
Genuinely free with no signup barrier
10-minute file length limit excludes longer tracks
Coolo.ai
3.8Free
vs PhonicMindSame
Separates lead from backing vocals, and exports lossless 48kHz/24-bit.
- Lead and backing vocal separation, not just vocal removal
- Individual drum, bass, piano and guitar removers
- Noise, echo and reverb removal
Separates lead from backing vocals, which most competitors do not
Pricing kept on a separate page behind a 50% off banner
AudioShake
4.4Free
vs PhonicMind+0.6
Splits a song into stems, built for the music industry.
- AI-powered stem separation (vocals, drums, bass, instruments)
- Used for Dolby Atmos spatial audio remixing
- Founded by former Google executive Jessica Powell
Specialized, high-quality stem separation for professional use
Built for industry use, not a simple consumer app
Lacuna
3.9Free
vs PhonicMind+0.1
Full songs in under 30 seconds, plus stem separation and a MIDI editor.
- Full songs generated in under 30 seconds
- Lyric generation with rhyme and syllable tools
- Stem separation for uploaded tracks
Note-level MIDI editing instead of regenerating the whole song
No pricing figures on the landing page
Clumi
3.8Free
vs PhonicMindSame
Splits a track into stems at 24-bit, then tells you its key and BPM.
- Vocal removal for clean instrumentals
- Stem separation for drums, bass, piano and guitar
- 24-bit WAV output
24-bit WAV keeps stems usable once layered in a DAW
No plan pricing published and no company named
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is PhonicMind free?
PhonicMind has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to PhonicMind?
Moises is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: Lalal.ai, AudioShake, Lacuna.
What is the cheapest alternative to PhonicMind?
Among paid plans, Moises has the lowest starting price (from $3/mo). If you need it free, start with Moises.
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.