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Best Text-to-Music Software in 2026

Text-to-music software turns written prompts or lyrics into music. This list helps budget-conscious readers compare web, iOS, Android, API, macOS, and Linux options.

23 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

AIVA
by AIVA
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Choose AIVA if you want to generate and edit music, with plan options that set different download limits, track lengths, and usage rights.

7.7 Free plan · paid from €11/mo (annual) Visit site
2

CassetteAI
by CassetteAI
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

CassetteAI combines prompt-based music and sound-effects generation with developer API access and a no-signup playground.

7.6 Visit site
3

Loudly
by Loudly
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.5 Free plan Visit site
4

Ecrett Music

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Ecrett Music provides configurable AI composition with mobile creation and paid commercial licensing. Review its standalone-file restrictions and PC download requirement before choosing a plan.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $4.99/user/mo (annual) Visit site
5

MakeBestMusic

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

MakeBestMusic combines AI music, lyric, and vocal generation with uploads, stem export, and broad platform access.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $26/mo Visit site
6

Mubert
by Mubert
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

Mubert provides music generation across web and mobile, with vocal generation and MP3 or WAV export.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $11.69/mo (annual) Visit site
7

Boomy
by Boomy
Free plan Web

Boomy offers a free way to save songs and paid plans with downloads and commercial rights. Its own distribution and uploaded-music distribution have stated limits.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
8

Song.do

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Song.do combines browser-based generation with vocal tools, audio uploads, stem export, and two audio formats.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
9

Melobytes

Free plan Web

Melobytes combines a broad set of playful creative tools in one web service, with music, voice, image and video functions.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
10

Musicful
by Musicful
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Musicful combines song and video generation with additional audio tools and an API.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
11

MusicHero.ai

Free plan APIWeb

MusicHero.ai combines text-to-music generation with vocal, stem, video, and image tools. Check the storage, privacy, and credit rules before choosing the Free plan.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
12

Soundverse AI Beat Maker

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

7.0 Free plan Visit site
13

SOUNDRAW
by SOUNDRAW
Free plan APIWeb

SOUNDRAW combines browser-based composition controls with an API for creative products and businesses.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
14

SongGenerator.io
by SongGenerator.io
Free plan Web

SongGenerator.io combines vocal generation, audio uploads, and stem export with commercial-use permission.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo (annual) Visit site
15

SongR

Free plan Web

SongR offers a free browser-based way to turn keywords into shareable songs. Its main restriction is that generated work and downloads are for personal, non-commercial use.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
16

Soundful
by Soundful
Free plan Web

Soundful offers a web workflow with a free starting tier, commercial use, and multiple download plans.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
17

Suno
by Suno
Free plan AndroidiPhone

Suno offers daily free credits and paid plans with monthly credits, downloads and commercial rights. Check the credit and download limits, along with the free-plan restrictions, before choosing.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $8/mo Visit site
18

MusicFX DJ

Free plan Web

Its redirect to Google Flow Music and current access requirements are important considerations, as is the 60-second download limit.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
19

Udio

Free plan iPhoneWeb

Udio offers vocal generation and audio upload, with a free plan and monthly paid tiers.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
20

AI Song Maker

Free plan Web

6.3 Free plan · paid from $14.99/mo Visit site
21

Beatoven.ai
by Beatoven.ai
Paid APIWeb

Beatoven.ai combines prompt-based music creation, sound effects, stems, licensing for content use, and an integration API.

5.4 Visit site
22

Tad AI Cover Generator

Free plan Web

5.4 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo Visit site
23

TopMediai AI Music Generator

Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

TopMediai offers vocal music generation across web and mobile, with uploads, stems, and commercial-use support. Its multiple paid plans differ by credits, songs, jobs, and billing term.

5.2 From $8.99 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a free plan or trial covers your intended use, and review commercial-use terms before publishing music. If reading or changing code matters, check the software licence. Compare lyric input, vocal generation, track length, export formats, and stem export.

Questions

Do text-to-music tools offer free plans?

Yes. Items on this list include free and freemium options. Check plan limits, export rules, and usage rights before starting a project.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by items on this list. Trial length and restrictions can differ, so read the terms before relying on one.

Which platforms do these tools support?

The list includes tools for web, iOS, Android, API, macOS, and Linux. Check the product page for the platform you need.

Can these tools generate vocals from lyrics?

Lyrics input and vocal generation are comparison fields for this category. Check a tool's details to see whether it supports the combination you need.

What export options should I check?

Compare audio export formats, stem export, and maximum track length. These affect editing, mixing, and how you deliver finished audio.

Can I use generated music commercially?

Commercial use is a comparison field, not a standard guarantee. Review the rights for the specific tool and plan before publishing or selling music.

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