As a brand, you may have run into some roadblocks when trying to use music in your content. On one hand, a lot of music is protected by copyright, and on the other, the free music libraries that many platforms offer don’t always hit the mark.
Instead of settling for tracks that don’t quite fit, a better option could be to use AI-powered tools to create original music from scratch.
We’ve rounded up what we think are the best AI tools out there for creating music. They’re super easy to use, deliver great results, and most of them are budget-friendly, making them a smart choice even for small businesses.
Think of AIVA as your personal music assistant. It lets you create songs in seconds and allows you to choose between over 250 different styles. Additionally, if you get the Pro plan, you’ll own the rights to whatever you create, meaning you can use it commercially or monetize it.
Riffusion is very beginner-friendly. It’s made for people who have no experience in music production. You just type in what you want, and it turns your prompt into sound. You can tweak the results until you get the results you want.
This platform is currently in beta, meaning that as of now, the music is only available for personal use, but that could change soon. You can create a free account, download your tracks, organize them in folders, and share them.
FlexClip has an intuitive interface that makes it easy to create music in minutes, even if you’ve never touched a music editing tool. One interesting feature is that you can clone a real voice and have it sing the song you’re generating. It can even write lyrics for you based on a theme.
Hydra is good if you're looking to use AI-generated music for commercial purposes. It’s made for creating all types of instrumental tracks—background music, soundtracks, music for stores, ads, and more. This platform is less about vocals and more about instrumentals.
Ecrett Music has already produced millions of royalty-free tracks. It’s built for brands and creators who need music for commercial use or monetized videos. It's easy to use and doesn't require any previous experience in music production.
Boomy is popular among creators that make Reels and short-form content. You can build unique tracks and even release them on streaming platforms. The tool is free to try, but you'll need a paid plan if you want to download and use the tracks commercially.
Mureka uses a credit-based system and gives you multiple options to create songs. You can start with a simple text prompt or go more advanced and provide detailed guidance. You can also choose from different music models, or create your own that matches your style.
Music Muse creates music from prompts and can even generate lyrics if you want. It’s unique in that it tries to understand the mood and context of your lyrics to better match the melody.
Kits.ai works a bit differently from other AI music platforms. It focuses on single-instrument sounds, making it a good option for more experienced producers. One way to use this platform is to record your own voice and mimic the melody you want. The tool then turns it into an instrument track. There’s also a library of voices and instruments to choose from.
Loudly is designed with social media in mind. You can generate sound from text or audio clips and then edit and fine-tune your track. It also creates royalty-free beats and effects.
Canva is more than just a platform to create graphics. It now offers an AI music generator. All you have to do is choose the genre, mood, theme, and length of your track. Canva then gives you a list of tracks to choose from. You can edit the final result and use it for anything, royalty-free. You can even add the music directly to your Canva projects.
Song.do creates music from text. You can keep it simple with a short prompt or include full lyrics. There’s also an instrumental-only option. Just note that commercial use requires a paid plan.
Besides video and images, Media.io also lets you create full songs and instrumental tracks. You can use them for commercial projects, and there’s even a mobile app for on-the-go music creation.
Suno is easy for beginners but also has advanced editing tools for pros. It all starts with a text prompt describing your ideal track. From there, you can add lyrics, make it instrumental, or go completely random. Paid plans are needed for commercial use.
With Top MediAI, you can build a song from scratch and edit it afterward. You can extend the track, generate variations and tweak lyrics or the style. The final sound quality is studio-level.
Udio is one of the most user-friendly tools on this list. Just describe the kind of song you want, pick between an instrumental song or one with lyrics, and customize the details (or let the tool surprise you with a random option).
Soundful is built with brands in mind. Its entry-level plan is affordable and lets you download music every month. It’s a great tool for smaller businesses looking to level up their content without breaking the bank.
BeatovenAI specializes in background music for YouTube and podcasts. You can use it commercially, but the license isn’t exclusive, meaning the platform keeps ownership of the tracks. That said, it’s still a solid choice for content creators.
Mubert is another brand-friendly AI music tool. It lets you create royalty-free music in seconds for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcasts. Big names like Adidas and PwC already use it, and the results are very impressive considering how little effort it takes.
With SongStarter, you begin by choosing a genre. From there, you can fully customize your track in their studio until it’s just right.