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AI music cost calculator

Estimate what N AI-generated songs cost per month on Suno and Udio — plan price, monthly credits, and cost per finished song. Estimates only: credits reset monthly and do not roll over on either platform.

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Your monthly output

One song = one completed generation. Adjust to your real production.

PlatformCheapest fitting planPlan priceMonthly creditsEst. cost / songNotes

What the numbers mean

Suno's free plan gives 50 credits per day but has no commercial use and no song downloads — production for monetized channels starts at Pro ($8/month billed yearly, 2,500 credits, 20 downloads/month). Udio's free tier is 10 credits/day with a 100-credit monthly cap; Standard is $8/month billed yearly (2,400 credits). Both platforms' monthly credits do not roll over.

Compare the platforms in depth on the Suno vs Udio comparison, then verify the current plan page before subscribing.

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Before choosing a paid plan

Match the workflow first. Check current credits, export limits, cancellation terms and commercial-use rights before purchasing.

Suno

Best for: Creators who want original-sounding AI music — background tracks or full songs — with clear commercial rights on paid plans.

Pricing: Free plan (50 credits/day, no commercial use, no downloads). Pro $8/month billed yearly (2,500 credits/month, 20 downloads/month, commercial rights), Premier $24/month billed yearly (10,000 credits, 60 downloads/month). Credits do not roll over.

Check before paying: Free plan: no commercial use, no stem separation, and no song downloads. Monthly credits and downloads do not roll over; download limits apply (Pro 20/month, Premier 60/month).

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Udio

Best for: Musicians and creators who want granular control over AI songs — edit, remix, extend, and reference styles — rather than one-shot generation.

Pricing: Free plan (10 credits/day, 100 credits/month, no rollover). Standard $10/month or $8/month billed annually ($96/year, 2,400 credits/month). Pro $30/month or $24/month billed annually ($288/year, 6,000 credits/month). Credit top-ups from $3 per 100 credits.

Check before paying: Free tier is very limited: 10 credits/day, no rollover, max 3 full-length generations per day. Monthly credits do not roll over.

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