AI music
Suno: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Suno is for people creating songs from descriptions, their own lyrics, or audio excerpts. It also supports separating a track’s elements and editing songs in a web studio. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $8 per month. Access and transparency score: 76/100, #1 of 17 in its category.
| Access | 30/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 20/30 | |
| Trust | 26/40 |
What is Suno?
Suno is for people creating songs from descriptions, their own lyrics, or audio excerpts. It also supports separating a track’s elements and editing songs in a web studio.
According to its documentation, Suno lets you:
- create songs from a description
- produce a song with your own lyrics
- turn an audio excerpt into a new creation
- separate the elements of a track
- edit songs in a web studio
We file it under AI music, the category of tools to compose music and songs, and it also overlaps with audio and podcast. The category lists 17 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Suno, Inc., based in United States. The service launched in 2023, which gives it some track record.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: musicians, video creators, and podcasters. The need it covers is simple to state: compose music and songs.
Suno is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
- you also work from your phone
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does Suno cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $8 per month (Pro, monthly equivalent with annual billing; taxes calculated at checkout), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is cheaper than the category median ($10 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
The publisher does not clearly state where data is hosted. Assume your content may leave your region.
For professional use, check that a data processing agreement (DPA) is offered, and do not send customers' personal data or confidential documents without one.
Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Suno runs on: web browser, iPhone and iPad, Android, and API.
The interface is available in 10 languages.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 76/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 30/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 26/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Suno against other tools in the aI music category:
Verdict
Suno is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Cheaper than its category median
- Public API
- Established since 2023
- Available on many platforms
Limitations
- Data hosting not disclosed
Avoid if…
- You handle sensitive personal data without a processing agreement
Alternatives
Categories and jobs
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Frequently asked questions
Is Suno free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $8 per month.
Where is Suno data stored?
The publisher does not clearly say so in its public documentation.
Does Suno have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to Suno?
In the same category: AIVA, Stable Audio, Mureka, and Mubert.
Suno or AIVA: which one to choose?
Suno starts at $8 per month, AIVA at €11 per month and our score is 76/100 for Suno and 71/100 for AIVA. Try both on the same task before paying.
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