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SunoMost similar to Udio in what it does, its category and its price.
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SonautoHas a free plan, rated 4.1 out of 5.
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EasyMusic.AIFrom $6.4/mo, against from $10/mo for Udio.
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MixAudioRated 3.9 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Udio.
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At a glance
Green means better than Udio, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UdioBaseline | 4.3 | $10/mo | Yes | Settled with major labels, now pivoting to a licensed 'walled garden' | |
| Suno | 4.4+0.1 | $8/mo$2 less | Yes | Settled with Warner, still fighting UMG over training data | vs Udio |
| Sonauto | 4.1−0.2 | $10/moSame price | Yes | Rebranded to Treblo, still the same song generator underneath | vs Udio |
 MusicStar.AI | 3.2−1.1 | Free | Yes | Generates a complete track - music, lyrics and vocals - from a short prompt in under a minute. | vs Udio |
 NiEW | 2.6−1.7 | Free | Yes | Songs from a text prompt, sold as royalty-free and trained on 200M+ tracks. | vs Udio |
| MixAudio | 3.9−0.4 | Free | Yes | AI song remixing with licensed artist catalogues, attribution and royalty settlement built in. | vs Udio |
 Cyanite AI | 3.5−0.8 | Free | Yes | In-house AI auto-tags music by genre, mood, instruments, and tempo, then finds the perfect song match from a short text prompt - trusted by BMG and Warner Chappell. | vs Udio |
 BeatMusic | 3.4−0.9 | Free | Yes | Royalty-free tracks across 50+ genres, with covers, stems and sound effects alongside. | vs Udio |
| EasyMusic.AI | 3.6−0.7 | $6.4/mo$3.6 less | No | AI music generator that creates songs from ideas and lyrics, exports MP3, WAV or MP4 with vocal separation, and includes a singer video generator and album tools. | vs Udio |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Udio.
Suno
4.4$8/mo
vs Udio$2 less+0.1
Settled with Warner, still fighting UMG over training data.
- Full song generation with vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation
- Text-prompt-based, no musical training required
- Warner Music licensing settlement reached November 2025
Produces complete, structured songs rather than loops or stems
Legal status with other major labels remains unresolved
Sonauto
4.1$10/mo
vs UdioSame price−0.2
Rebranded to Treblo, still the same song generator underneath.
- Full song generation with lyrics and vocals
- More granular control over song structure than some competitors
- Rebranded from Sonauto to Treblo in 2025
Free access to full song generation with vocals
Recent rebrand may cause confusion when searching under the old name
MusicStar.AI
3.2Free
vs Udio−1.1
Generates a complete track - music, lyrics and vocals - from a short prompt in under a minute.
- Music, lyrics and vocals generated together
- Tracks produced in under a minute
- Prompt-based generation across genres
Generates sung vocals, not just instrumental beds
Confirm commercial licensing in writing - terms vary and change across this category
NiEW
2.6Free
vs Udio−1.7
Songs from a text prompt, sold as royalty-free and trained on 200M+ tracks.
- Text to song generation
- Lyrics to song for finished words
- Instrumental and background music creation
Four distinct entry points for genuinely different musical jobs
'Trained on 200M+ tracks' sits badly against a royalty-free promise
MixAudio
3.9Free
vs Udio−0.4
AI song remixing with licensed artist catalogues, attribution and royalty settlement built in.
- Remix generation using licensed artist catalogues
- AI attribution tracked per generated work
- Royalty settlement built into the platform
Rights handled structurally rather than left to the user
Catalogue coverage varies and needs checking per market
Cyanite AI
3.5Free
vs Udio−0.8
In-house AI auto-tags music by genre, mood, instruments, and tempo, then finds the perfect song match from a short text prompt - trusted by BMG and Warner Chappell.
- In-house AI auto-tagging - genre, mood, instruments, lyric theme, tempo
- Natural-language music descriptions for placement
- Similarity-based search by sound, vibe, and era
Widely adopted by major labels and publishers (BMG, Warner Chappell)
Pricing isn't disclosed on the homepage
BeatMusic
3.4Free
vs Udio−0.9
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
EasyMusic.AI
3.6$6.4/mo
vs Udio$3.6 less−0.7
AI music generator that creates songs from ideas and lyrics, exports MP3, WAV or MP4 with vocal separation, and includes a singer video generator and album tools.
- Song generation from ideas or lyrics
- MP3, M4A, WAV and MP4 export with vocal separation
- AI singer video generator and music video export
Free lyrics, style and audio-conversion tools
Song count estimates depend on credit use per generation
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Udio free?
Udio has a free plan, and paid plans start from $10/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Udio?
Suno is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Sonauto, MixAudio, Cyanite AI.
What is the cheapest alternative to Udio?
Among paid plans, EasyMusic.AI has the lowest starting price (from $6.4/mo). If you need it free, start with Suno.
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.