# Best AI song generator: four models compared on vocals, length and price

> The best AI song generator depends on the job. For finished songs with vocals, Lyria 3 Pro makes tracks of up to about 3 minutes with verses, choruses and your own lyrics (20 credits). For 30-second hooks and jingles, Lyria 3 costs 10. ElevenLabs Music makes 60-second tracks (120), and MiniMax Music makes instrumentals (10). AI Song Maker offers all four, and new accounts get two free Lyria 3 Pro songs (40 credits).

There is no single best AI song generator, only the best one for the song you need. Here is how the models compare, and a cheap way to test them on your own idea.

## At a glance

- **Models compared:** Lyria 3 Pro, Lyria 3, ElevenLabs Music, MiniMax Music
- **Price per song:** 20 credits with Lyria 3 Pro, 10 with Lyria 3, 120 with ElevenLabs Music, 10 per instrumental
- **Song length:** Up to about 3 minutes with Lyria 3 Pro, 30 seconds with Lyria 3, 60 seconds with ElevenLabs Music
- **Free to try:** Two free Lyria 3 Pro songs (40 credits) on sign-up
- **What to judge:** Vocals, song structure, length, lyrics control, price and rights

- Four models, one account
- Same prompt, different models
- Two free Lyria 3 Pro songs

[Compare on your song](https://aisongmakerfree.app/create)

## What makes an AI song generator good

- **Vocals that sound sung**: Clear words, a believable voice and a melody that fits the chords. This is where models differ most, so judge it first.
- **Song structure**: A real song has verses that build to a chorus that comes back. Lyria 3 Pro is built for full songs with intros, verses, choruses and bridges.
- **Control over the lyrics**: A good generator sings your words when you have them and writes decent ones when you do not. Lyria and ElevenLabs Music do both here.
- **Length that fits the use**: Thirty seconds is perfect for a jingle and too short for a song. Know the length before you pay for it.
- **Honest pricing**: One flat price per song beats a confusing credit system. Here the price is shown before you generate, and failed songs are refunded.
- **Clear rights**: Know what you may do with the song. Here you may use it commercially under our terms and the providers' terms, and Lyria tracks carry a SynthID watermark.

## How to find the best generator for your song

1. **Write one good prompt**: Genre, mood, tempo, instruments, vocals and topic. Keep it the same across your tests so the comparison is fair.
2. **Test it cheaply**: Run it on Lyria 3 for 10 credits to hear the direction in 30 seconds.
3. **Make the full version**: When the clip is right, generate the full song with Lyria 3 Pro for 20 credits, or try ElevenLabs Music for a different take.

## AI song generator with vocals: what to listen for

Listen to the words first. If you cannot understand them without reading along, the vocal is not working, and no amount of mixing will fix it. Then listen to whether the melody resolves where the chorus lands, and whether the voice keeps the same character from start to finish.

Lyria 3 Pro is at its best when you give it structure: lyrics tagged with [Verse] and [Chorus] produce a song that builds and returns. ElevenLabs Music gives you a different take on the same prompt and is worth comparing when the first result is close but not right.


## Is there a free AI song generator?

Most AI song generators offer a free taste with limits on downloads, length or commercial use. Here new accounts get two free Lyria 3 Pro songs (40 credits), with MP3 downloads and the same terms as paid songs. After that you pay per song, from about $0.09 for a Lyria 3 clip.


## AI song generator or AI music generator?

The terms overlap. An AI song generator usually means vocals and lyrics: verses, a chorus and a singer. An AI music generator also covers instrumentals, such as background music, beats and scores. AI Song Maker does both, with three singing models and one instrumental model.


## The models compared

| | Lyria 3 Pro | Lyria 3 | ElevenLabs Music | MiniMax Music |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Made by | Google DeepMind | Google DeepMind | ElevenLabs | MiniMax |
| Vocals | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, instrumental |
| Your lyrics | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Length | Up to about 3 min | 30 s | 60 s | Set by the model |
| Credits | 20 | 10 | 120 | 10 |
| In dollars | $0.17–$0.25 | $0.09–$0.12 | $1.03–$1.50 | $0.09–$0.12 |
| Best for | Finished songs | Hooks, jingles, tests | One-minute tracks | Background music |

## AI Song Maker pricing: plans, packs and price per song

- Starter: $9.99 / month, 1,000 credits
- Pro: $24.99 / month, 2,800 credits
- Studio: $59.99 / month, 7,000 credits
- Mini: $4.99, 400 credits
- Standard: $14.99, 1,300 credits
- Mega: $39.99, 3,600 credits

## Choosing an AI song generator

### What is the best AI song generator?

It depends on what you need. For complete songs with vocals and structure, Lyria 3 Pro is the model built for that here. For short hooks and jingles, Lyria 3 is cheaper and the right length. For music without vocals, use the instrumental model. Try the same prompt on two models and keep the one you like.

### Is there an AI song generator that is free?

New accounts get two free Lyria 3 Pro songs (40 credits). There is no free unlimited plan, because every song takes real computing power; after the free songs, you pay per song with credits.

### Which AI song generator has the best vocals?

Vocals are the most personal judgment, so test with your own prompt. Listen for clear words, a steady voice and a melody that fits. Lyria 3 Pro, Lyria 3 and ElevenLabs Music all sing; MiniMax Music is instrumental only here.

### Can I use the songs I generate?

Yes, in personal and commercial projects under our terms and the model providers' terms. We do not claim ownership of your songs, and lyrics you write yourself stay yours.

### Why does the same prompt sound different each time?

Music models are generative: each run is a new performance. That is useful for exploring. When you like a direction, keep the prompt and change one detail at a time.

## Compare them on your own song

Write one prompt and hear it on two models.

_Last updated 2026-10-06_