AI music tools fall into two camps: those that write complete songs (often with vocals) and those that produce royalty-free background music for videos and games. Your use case decides the tool.
Full songs with vocals
Suno and Udio can turn a few words into a complete track with lyrics and vocals. They're remarkable for demos, fun, and ideation. Check the licensing terms before any commercial use, as rights for AI-generated music are still evolving.
Royalty-free background music
Beatoven.ai, Soundraw, and Loudly are designed to score videos and content with mood-based, royalty-free tracks you can safely use. Mubert generates endless streams useful for streams and apps.
Original composition
AIVA leans toward composing original instrumental pieces, popular for soundtracks and ambient work, with options to download and edit.
Which to pick
- Songs with vocals → Suno or Udio.
- Background music for videos → Beatoven, Soundraw, or Loudly.
- Original compositions → AIVA.
Browse them all in our AI audio directory.
Always check licensing and current pricing on each tool's site, especially for commercial projects.