Suno vs AIVA

Suno and AIVA are both AI Audio Production tools (Music Creation). Below: what each costs, what it does well, its biggest catches, and who should pick which, all from public sources rather than our own testing.

Side by side

SunoAIVA
CategoryAI Audio Production · Music CreationAI Audio Production · Music Creation
PricingFree tier: yes (50 credits/day). Pro $8/mo billed annually, Premier $24/mo billed annually. (checked Oct 10, 2026)Free tier: yes (non-commercial). Standard €11/mo, Pro €33/mo (billed annually). (checked Oct 11, 2026)
Pros
  • Full songs from a text prompt
  • 50 free credits a day
  • Paid plans grant commercial rights to songs made while subscribed
  • Composes classical, cinematic and orchestral pieces with MIDI export
  • Free plan to try
  • Pro assigns full copyright to you
Catches
  • Free songs are non-commercial, Suno owns them, and upgrading later doesn't change that
  • Universal and Sony filed a new copyright lawsuit in Sept 2026 (after Warner settled)
  • Subscription credits don't carry over day to day or month to month
  • On Free, AIVA owns the copyright, you must attribute, and you can't monetize
  • Standard (€11/mo) still leaves copyright with AIVA, and monetization is limited to a few platforms
  • Full ownership needs Pro (€33/mo billed annually)
Best forJingles, demos, and having fun with music.Composers and creators who want editable orchestral drafts.
Skip it ifYou need legally bulletproof commercial tracks with no lawsuit overhang.You need full commercial rights on a small budget.

Which should you pick?

Pick Suno if…

you fit this: jingles, demos, and having fun with music.

But not if: you need legally bulletproof commercial tracks with no lawsuit overhang.

Watch out for: Free songs are non-commercial, Suno owns them, and upgrading later doesn't change that.

Pick AIVA if…

you fit this: composers and creators who want editable orchestral drafts.

But not if: you need full commercial rights on a small budget.

Watch out for: On Free, AIVA owns the copyright, you must attribute, and you can't monetize.

More options

Sources

Suno

AIVA

Pros, catches and prices are compiled from public sources (official pricing and docs pages, published reviews, user reports), not hands-on testing. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before you buy.