Alternatives · Music
Udio alternatives
The closest alternatives to Udio are ElevenLabs, Suno and Runway, which also cover generating music. 7 of the 7 listed here can be used for free, including ElevenLabs and Suno. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).
- Alternatives
- 7
- Free options
- 7
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Udio's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo
AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.
Also does:Generating music
Web · API
- 2
SunoVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Turns a written prompt or your own lyrics into full songs with vocals, for beginners and working songwriters.
Also does:Generating music
Web · iOS · Android
- 3
RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating music
API
- 4
ManusVerifiedFree tier
An autonomous AI agent for teams and individuals that completes tasks and builds web apps from prompts.
Also does:Generating music
Web · API
- 5
Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating music
API
- 6
CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo
AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.
Also does:Generating music
Web · iOS · Android
- 7
AIVAVerifiedFree tier
AI music generator that composes original tracks in preset or custom styles for beginners and professionals.
Also does:Generating music
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udio | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
| ElevenLabs | Free tier · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Suno | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Manus | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| AIVA | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Udio?
- ElevenLabs is the closest match: it also covers generating music. Suno and Runway come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Udio's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Udio?
- Yes. ElevenLabs, Suno and Runway can be used for free. ElevenLabs has a free plan, and paid plans start at $6 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Udio?
- Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month, against $10 for Udio.
- Which Udio alternatives have a mobile app?
- Suno and Captions have an iPhone or Android app.