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Best AI Sound Effect Generators in 2026

AI sound effect generators can turn text descriptions into audio, and some also accept a reference input. Compare those input options with maximum clip length and download formats to see how they match your project. Commercial use, API access, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing are also listed considerations. Mirelo, Sonilo, and Async are among the names here, alongside AudioGen and HueFold. If you plan to integrate generation into a workflow, check API access; if the audio is for commercial work, compare the stated usage terms as well as the available output formats and clip limits.

29 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Async

Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

Async combines chat-based video editing with audio cleanup, clip creation and remote recording.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo (annual) Visit site
2

AudioGen

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted

AudioGen provides text-to-sound generation with several sampling controls and prompt-based continuation.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

Creen

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Creen offers prompt-driven sound generation with several audio tools and reusable favorites.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
4

AI SFX Lab

Free plan Web

AI SFX Lab offers prompt-based sound generation with controls for shaping and revising results.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
5

Mirelo

Free plan APIMacWeb+1

Mirelo combines video-based sound generation, text prompts, and editing in a browser workspace, with integrations for several tools.

7.3 Free plan · paid from €20/mo Visit site
6

ElevenLabs
by ElevenLabs
Free plan APIWeb

7.2 Free plan · paid from $6/mo Visit site
7

Autunes

Free plan Web

Autunes combines text-based track generation with lyric writing, remixing, and track sharing.

7.1 Free plan · paid from ₹599/mo Visit site
8

HueFold

Free plan AndroidWeb

HueFold combines video editing, AI-assisted visuals, and brand-asset organization in a browser workspace, with an Android app also available.

7.1 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
9

Resemble AI

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

Choose Resemble AI if you need multimodal detection, meeting checks, or deployment options such as on-premises and private cloud.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $350/mo Visit site
10

FlowSpeech Sound Effects

Free plan Web

Choose FlowSpeech Sound Effects if you need prompt-based effects with control over their character and duration, or a web tool that can add effects to video.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
11

MMAudio

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

MMAudio offers video- and text-driven audio generation through command-line and browser-based interfaces.

7.0 Open source Visit site
12

Phaser
by Phaser
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Phaser offers code-based game development across web and mobile targets, with Steam also listed. Its lack of console export, visual scripting, and multiplayer tools may rule it out for some workflows.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
13

Sonilo

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Sonilo combines video-aware audio generation with text input, translation, and API access.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo (annual) Visit site
14

AuraFX

Free plan Web

AuraFX brings text-based effects, music, voice overs, and a small multi-track mixer into a browser workflow.

6.9 Visit site
15

LoudMe

Free plan Web

Pick LoudMe if you want to generate songs or sound effects from text and value controls for style, vocals, and mood.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo (annual) Visit site
16

MakeSFX

Free plan Web

Choose MakeSFX if you need text-generated game audio, selectable sound styles, and usage rights that cover commercial projects.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $9.90 Visit site
17

HunyuanVideo
by HunyuanVideo
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

HunyuanVideo offers open-source generation with text and image inputs, commercial use, and community integrations.

6.8 Open source Visit site
18

Morphic

Free plan Web

Morphic brings generation, editing, sound, and team workflows into a browser-based platform. Review the free-plan limits and how credit use varies by operation before choosing a plan.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $4/mo Visit site
19

Pixazo AI SFX Generator

Free plan APIWeb

Pixazo focuses on short effects and video-matched audio, with browser use and WAV downloads. Check plan terms for commercial rights and note that Pro plans do not include API access.

6.8 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
20

SFX Studio

Free plan APIWeb

SFX Studio offers sound generation across Foley, game, and motion categories, with free access and commercial use included.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
21

Noiz AI

Free plan iPhoneWeb

Choose Noiz AI if you need prompt- or reference-guided effects with adjustable sound shaping and exports for production workflows.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
22

SeedAudio

Free plan Web

SeedAudio brings prompt-based dialogue, music, and effects together with controls for voice references and playback characteristics.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $19.90/mo Visit site
23

Sonicker

Free plan Web

Sonicker offers prompt-based sound-effect generation across short effects and environmental audio, with a free credit allowance and paid plans from $9.90/mo (annual).

6.6 Free plan · paid from $9.90/mo (annual) Visit site
24

Sony Woosh

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Sony Woosh offers several sound-effect generation models with local demos, scripts, and open weights. The limited API model support and model-weight license should be reviewed before adoption.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
25

SoundFactory

Free plan Web

SoundFactory brings sound browsing and several audio tools together in a free web offering.

6.5 Free plan Visit site

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