Smule is a singing platform for karaoke, recording, duets, and musical collaboration, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its catalog includes more than 15 million songs spanning pop, rock, R&B, country, K-pop, and musicals. Recordings can be shaped with reverb, filters, vocal effects, pitch guidance, and key adjustment. Users can make videos with visual effects and lyric overlays, with optional AI-powered voice tools, or host and join live karaoke sessions for real-time audiences. Smule describes its community as including singers in more than 190 countries. The free plan lets users join existing duets. VIP adds solo recording, the ability to start personal duets and group performances, and unlimited access to the full catalog. VIP All Access Pass costs 19.99 USD per month and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The iOS app requires iOS 15 or later.
Who it is for
Smule suits singers who want to join karaoke duets, record performances, or collaborate with others. VIP is for users who want solo recording, to start duets or group performances, and unlimited catalog access.
What is good
- More than 15 million songs across genres
- Vocal effects, pitch guidance, and key adjustment
- Live sessions for real-time audiences
- Free plan lets users join existing duets
What to know first
- VIP costs 19.99 USD per month
- VIP renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before period end
- iOS app requires iOS 15 or later
- Accounts cannot currently be made private
Verdict
Smule combines a large song catalog with recording tools, videos, and live karaoke sessions. The free option is limited to joining existing duets; review VIP terms if you need solo recording or unlimited catalog access.
Smule plans and pricing
All plansCompared on karaoke software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Vocal controls
- Yes
- Track creation
- Yes
- Performance recording
- Yes
- Lyrics display modes
- single-screen