AI music generators , since 2020
Beatoven.ai
Mood-based instrumental background-music generator, no public price list
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What Beatoven.ai does
Beatoven.ai generates instrumental background music and sound effects (via its 'Maestro Music' and 'Maestro Sound Effects' tools) from mood/genre prompts, aimed at YouTubers, podcasters and game/app developers needing licensed background tracks. It does not generate vocals or full pop songs. The company claims '2 million+ creators' have generated '15 million+ tracks' and holds Fairly Trained certification for musician compensation.
What you get: Mood/genre-driven instrumental composition, Separate AI sound-effects generator, Automatic licensing document with every download, Fairly Trained certification for musician compensation.
Typical jobs: YouTube/podcast background music; Game and app background audio + SFX; Video editors needing per-track licensed music.
Worth knowing: No dedicated /pricing URL could be located (returns 404); sitemap.xml lists no pricing/plan page either. Trustpilot page exists but shows zero reviews.
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-per-track / subscription | not disclosed | n/a | Exact prices not disclosed on a public pricing page; site states 'Pay per track or subscribe for additional download minutes' |
Where it wins
- Fairly Trained certification is a differentiator most rivals lack
- Claims large scale (2M+ creators, 15M+ tracks generated)
- License delivered automatically with every download for monetization clarity
Where it falls short
- No public pricing page as of Aug 2026, costs are only shown at checkout, unlike almost every other tool in this list
- Instrumental/background-music only; cannot generate vocals or full songs
- No reviews found on Trustpilot or G2 as of Aug 2026, making real-world reliability and support quality hard to verify independently
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 6.0 | 1.80 |
| Value for money | 25% | 5.0 | 1.25 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 7.0 | 1.05 |
| Maturity | 15% | 6.0 | 0.90 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 4.0 | 0.40 |
| Momentum | 5% | 5.0 | 0.25 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 5.7 | 5.70 |
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