Suno
Suno creates complete songs with vocals, lyrics and production from a text prompt, and adds editing tools like stems, remixing and a browser studio.
Key Takeaways
Turn a short prompt or your own lyrics into a full song
Freemium · $0 · $8 per month · $24 per month
- Songwriters and hobby musicians
- Content creators needing music
- Producers exploring ideas
What is Suno?
Suno is an AI music generator that makes complete songs, not just loops. You describe a genre, mood or topic, or paste your own lyrics, and it returns a finished track with vocals, instruments and production in under a minute.
From there you can extend, remix or cover a song, split it into stems, and record your own voice so Suno can sing in it. Paid plans add custom models trained on your recordings, and Premier unlocks Suno Studio, a browser-based workstation with multitrack editing, MIDI, effects and automation. A public library lets you browse and share music with other users.
Suno suits hobbyists, songwriters, content creators and producers. You can create for free every day, and paid plans add commercial rights, downloads and the best models.
Who is Using Suno?
First-time music makers
Make a song without any musical training.
Songwriters
Hear lyrics turned into demos in different styles.
Content creators
Get original music for videos, podcasts and ads.
Key Features
- v6 model: Suno's newest model, with fuller vocals and tighter arrangements.
- Suno Studio: A browser workstation for arranging, editing and mixing every part of a song.
- Voices: Record a few seconds of your voice and hear it sing your lyrics.
- Stem separation: Split any song into stems to use in another audio program.
- Remix: Change a song's style, rewrite lyrics or rebuild it around a recording.
- Custom models: Train a model on your own recordings so songs start from your sound.
Pricing Plans
Free
- Free forever
- Free models
- 50 credits per day
- Standard features
- Upload up to 8 minutes of audio
- No song downloads or commercial rights
Pro
- Billed yearly (saves $24 a year vs monthly)
- Best models
- 2,500 credits per month
- 20 song downloads per month
- Commercial use rights
- Create with your own voice and custom models
Premier
- Billed yearly (saves $72 a year vs monthly)
- Suno Studio with MIDI, effects and automation
- 10,000 credits per month
- 60 song downloads per month
- Upload up to 30 minutes of audio
- Advanced stem separation
Which Suno plan should you pick?
Free is fine for playing with ideas. Pro, the most popular plan, adds the best models, commercial rights and 20 downloads a month, while Premier suits serious producers who want Suno Studio, 10,000 credits and 60 downloads.
Trying Suno for fun.
Creators who want to use songs commercially.
Producers who want every feature.
Suno Use Cases
Write a birthday song
Describe the person and style, then let Suno write and sing it.
Outcome: A personal song ready to share in minutes.
Demo your lyrics
Paste lyrics and try them as pop, rock or lo-fi.
Outcome: Quick demos to pick the best direction.
Score a YouTube video
Generate a royalty-free track on a paid plan.
Outcome: Original music you can use commercially.
How Suno fits into your stack
DAWs
Stems can be exported into the audio software you already use.
Mobile
Apps on iPhone and Android for creating on the go.
Pros
- +Full songs: Vocals, lyrics and production come from one prompt.
- +Free daily use: The free plan gives 50 credits per day with no card needed.
- +Your own voice: Paid plans let you record your voice and create with it.
- +Pro-level editing: Premier includes Suno Studio with MIDI, effects and automation.
Cons
- −No commercial rights on Free: You need a paid plan to use songs commercially.
- −Download limits: Pro allows 20 and Premier 60 song downloads per month.
- −Credits expire: Plan credits don't roll over from day to day or month to month.
Limitations & when to consider alternatives
- Free plan can't download. The free tier has no monthly song downloads.
- Stem types vary. Free has no stem separation
- Pro has two types and Premier three.
- Top-ups need a subscription. Purchased credits only work with an active paid plan.
- You need instrumental background music only, at volume
- You want to own commercial rights without a subscription
- You need a traditional DAW for recording live instruments
How to Use Suno
Join for free
Sign up at suno.com or in the mobile app.
Describe your song
Enter a genre, mood, topic or your own lyrics.
Create
Hit Create and get a full track in under a minute.
Refine and share
Extend, remix or edit it, then share or download.
Who is Suno For?
Beginners
Anyone who wants to make music with no experience.
Professionals
Producers who want fast ideas and deeper editing tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suno free?
Yes. The free plan gives 50 credits a day with no credit card, but no downloads or commercial rights.
How much does Suno cost?
Pro is $8 per month and Premier is $24 per month when billed yearly.
Do I own the songs I make?
Songs made as a paid subscriber come with commercial use rights. Free-plan songs do not.
Do I need music experience?
No. You describe what you want in plain language and Suno builds the track.
What happens to unused credits?
Plan credits don't carry over. Purchased top-up credits don't expire but need an active subscription.
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