Suno is an AI-powered music generation platform that transforms text prompts, lyrics, or audio uploads into complete, original songs with vocals, instrumentation, and production, accessible via web, iOS, and Android. Developed by Suno, Inc., it enables anyone to create high-quality music in seconds.
What is Suno?
Suno is an AI music generator that takes a text description of a song (genre, mood, theme, or custom lyrics) and outputs a full track with vocals, lyrics, and production in under a minute. It runs on the web at suno.com, as well as on Android and iOS apps, and is built by Suno, Inc., a company featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Wired, and Variety.
Key Features
- Multiple AI models — Access to v4.5 on the Free plan and the more advanced v5.5 model on Pro and Premier plans, allowing for better personalization and quality.
- Credits system — Free plan: 50 credits daily (about 10 songs). Pro plan: 2,500 credits monthly ($8/month). Premier plan: 10,000 credits monthly ($24/month). Credits refresh monthly for paid plans.
- Commercial rights — Paid subscribers (Pro and Premier) retain full commercial rights to songs they create, including use in videos, albums, and ads.
- Stem separation — Export up to 12 time-aligned WAV stems for use in DAWs like Ableton or Logic. Pro includes 2 stem types (Auto, Split from mix); Premier adds Advanced split.
- Suno Studio — A generative audio workstation (Premier plan) with a multitrack editor, MIDI export, persona voices, and advanced editing tools.
- Voice cloning and recording — Upload or record your own voice to create custom versions of v5.5 (Pro and Premier).
- Cross-platform — Native iOS and Android apps with top ratings (4.9 stars, 363k+ reviews on iOS; 4.8, 653k+ on Android).
Who is it for?
- First-time music creators — People with no music experience can describe a song in plain language (e.g., "chill lo-fi beat about rainy mornings") and get a complete track in seconds.
- Content creators and YouTubers — Generate royalty-free background music for videos, podcasts, and ads using the Pro plan's commercial rights and up to 500 songs per month.
- Professional musicians and producers — Use Suno Studio, stem exports, and granular controls (Voices, Inspo, exclusions, vocal gender) to integrate AI-generated elements into professional workflows.
What can you do with Suno?
- Indie musicians: Generate royalty-free background tracks for YouTube videos without licensing fees using the Pro plan.
- Songwriters: Extend, remix, or reorder sections of generated songs, rewrite lyrics, and add new vocals or instrumentals to existing tracks.
- Social media influencers: Share creations with a community of millions, including top users like @timbaland, @spellspellspell, and @nickfloats.
How does Suno work?
- Go to suno.com or open the app. 2. Describe the song you want — genre, mood, theme, or your own lyrics. 3. Hit Create. Suno produces a full track with vocals, instrumentation, and production in under a minute. 4. Regenerate, extend, or refine using the Song Editor, stems, or Suno Studio (Premier).
Pricing
Suno uses a freemium model with three tiers:
- Free Plan ($0/month): 50 daily credits (~10 songs), v4.5 model, standard features, shared queue, no commercial use, no stem separation, upload up to 8 minutes of audio.
- Pro Plan ($8/month billed yearly, normally $10/month): 2,500 credits monthly, v5.5 model, commercial rights, two stem types (Auto, Split from mix), advanced editing, priority queue, upload up to 30 minutes, voice cloning.
- Premier Plan ($24/month billed yearly, normally $30/month): 10,000 credits monthly, Suno Studio, all Pro features plus Advanced split stem, MIDI export, persona voices, early access.
FAQ
Is Suno free to use?
Yes. Suno offers a free plan that provides 50 credits per day (about 10 songs) with no credit card required, using the v4.5 model and standard features.
Can I use Suno songs commercially?
Yes, if you have a paid Pro or Premier subscription. Songs created while subscribed can be used for any commercial purpose, including YouTube videos, podcasts, and albums.
Pro and Premier plans allow export of up to 12 time-aligned WAV stems, including separate vocals and instrumentals. Free plan does not support stem export.
Does Suno have a mobile app?
Yes. Suno is available as a top 10 music app on iOS (4.9 stars, 363k+ reviews) and Android (4.8 stars, 653k+ reviews), allowing music creation on the go.
What are the limits on song length?
Free plan allows uploads of up to 8 minutes of audio. Pro and Premier plans allow uploads of up to 30 minutes. Generated songs typically range from full-length tracks to shorter snippets depending on credits used.
