Udio
Audio & Music Gen · Free + paid
High-fidelity AI music creation platform with genre versatility
At a glance
- Made by
- Udio
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Available on
- Web
What is Udio?
Udio creates professional-quality songs from simple text prompts such as a topic or genre. It offers AI editing tools such as Extend, Inpaint, remix, and audio upload. It also has community features that let you publish your songs on Udio and follow other creators.
- Generate songs from text prompts
- Song extension and remix
- Music and lyrics editing
- Upload your own audio
- Use and blend styles (music references)
- Udio voice library and saving your own voice
- Generate and upload cover art
- Community for publishing and sharing songs
Who uses Udio and for what
- General users: create custom music for occasions such as dates, parties, and meditation
- Professional musicians and amateurs: bring music ideas to life during production
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (10 credits per day, 100 credits per month, 3 full-length songs per day)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 10 credits per day, 100 credits per month |
| Standard | $10/mo | 2,400 credits per month, 6 concurrent songs |
| Standard | $8 | Billed $96 per year |
| Pro | $30/mo | 6,000 credits per month, 10 concurrent songs |
| Pro | $24 | Billed $288 per year |
| 100 credits | $3 | 100 additional credits |
| 1000 credits | $25 | 1,000 additional credits |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
Combos that work well with Udio
Short-form background music and sound effects
ChatGPT structures the campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, music and sound effects are generated by version using Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The scope of commercial use, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: API pay-as-you-go + subscription (ChatGPT) / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Claude structures the campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, music and sound effects are generated by version with Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The scope of commercial use, content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Gemini structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool generate music and sound effects by version. The commercial-use scope, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
DeepSeek structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool generate music and sound effects by version. The commercial-use scope, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Open source (free) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Perplexity structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, music and sound effects are generated in versions with Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool. The scope of permitted commercial use, content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Grok-2 structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. The Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo generates music and sound effects by version using Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The commercial use scope, content ID, and usage location are recorded.
Cost: Subscription (including X subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Llama structures campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. The Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo generates music and sound effects by version using Suno, Udio, and SFX tools. The commercial use scope, content ID, and usage location are recorded.
Cost: Open source (free, license conditions apply) / Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Short-form background music and sound effects
Mistral structures the campaign mood, length, and channel into a music brief. In the Suno + Udio + ElevenLabs SFX combo, Suno, Udio, and the SFX tool generate music and sound effects in multiple versions. The scope of commercial use, Content ID, and usage locations are recorded.
Cost: Open source (free) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
AI tools similar to Udio (alternatives)
Udio vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udio | Free + paid | 10 | 3 | Yes | $8/mo | No |
| Suno | Free + paid | 18 | 3 | Yes | $8/mo | Yes |
| AIVA | Free + paid | 0 | 3 | Yes | €11/mo | No |
| Soundraw | Free + paid | 0 | 3 | No | 8,250원/mo | No |
3 of these 4 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Udio ($8/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Udio on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 15 AI tools in the Audio & Music Gen field.
- Connected to 3 other tools — #7 in its field.
- Part of 10 work combos recorded on the map.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Udio for free?
Yes (10 credits per day, 100 credits per month, 3 full-length songs per day). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What works well with Udio?
Based on the combos on the map, there is a workflow such as "Short-form background music and sound effects" that uses it together with GPT, Suno, ElevenLabs SFX.
What AI can I use instead of Udio?
Tools that do the same job, such as Suno, AIVA, Soundraw, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Udio in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.