AI music generators , by AIVA Technologies , since 2016
AIVA
Instrumental AI composer for film, game and orchestral scoring since 2016
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What AIVA does
AIVA generates instrumental orchestral, cinematic and ambient compositions from style presets or reference tracks, aimed at composers, game/film creators and content producers who need score-style music rather than pop songs with vocals. It does not generate vocals or lyrics. Founded in Luxembourg in 2016, it is one of the oldest still-operating AI music tools.
What you get: Style-preset and reference-track composition (no vocals), Full user copyright ownership on Pro plan, MIDI export for further DAW editing, Long track-history in film/game scoring use cases.
Typical jobs: Film and game background scoring; YouTube/podcast instrumental soundtracks; Composers wanting MIDI starting points.
What users complain about: failed to recognize or develop the main musical theme (Trustpilot)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free, Forever | Free | Free | 3 downloads/month, tracks up to 3 minutes, MP3 & MIDI only, AIVA owns copyright, no monetization, AIVA credit required |
| Standard (annual) | $11 | $132 | 15 downloads/month, tracks up to 5 minutes, MP3 & MIDI, AIVA owns copyright, monetization limited to YouTube/Twitch/TikTok/Instagram |
| Pro (annual) | $33 | $396 | 300 downloads/month, tracks up to 5:30, all formats incl. high-quality WAV, user owns copyright, full unrestricted monetization |
Where it wins
- Oldest continuously operating AI composition tool, mature orchestral output
- Pro plan grants full copyright ownership and unrestricted monetization
- MIDI export enables further editing in a real DAW, unlike most rivals
Where it falls short
- No vocals or lyrics support at all, instrumental composition only
- Interface criticized directly by reviewers: one called it 'Terrible interface. No logic what so ever'
- Refunds reported as slow, one user waited 10+ days after cancelling within minutes of signup
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 7.0 | 2.10 |
| Value for money | 25% | 7.0 | 1.75 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 5.0 | 0.75 |
| Maturity | 15% | 9.0 | 1.35 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 6.0 | 0.60 |
| Momentum | 5% | 5.0 | 0.25 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 6.8 | 6.80 |
Alternatives to AIVA
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
Beatoven.aiPaidOffers an API
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SoundfulFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $4.99/mo
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SoundrawPaidCheaper entry plan at $5.83/mo
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SunoFreemiumCheaper entry plan at $8/mo
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