AI music generators , by SOUNDRAW Inc. , since 2020
Soundraw
Keyword/mood-driven royalty-free instrumental generator, no free-text prompts
- WEB
- API
What Soundraw does
Soundraw creates royalty-free instrumental background music by letting users pick mood, genre, tempo and instrument tags rather than typing free-text prompts, then customize song structure section by section. It targets YouTubers, video editors and streamers needing licensed background tracks. Founded in Japan in 2020.
What you get: Mood/genre/tempo tag-based composition (no free-text prompts), Section-by-section song structure editing, Distribution to Spotify/Apple Music on Artist plans, Enterprise API access.
Typical jobs: YouTube/video background music; Podcast intros/outros; Streamers needing royalty-free loops.
Worth knowing: Pricing page displays EUR figures for annual billing during this check (Aug 2026); USD pricing may differ by region. No persistent free tier was found, a trial may exist but its exact length is not disclosed on the pricing page.
What users complain about: Despite this, they charged me $225, claiming I had selected a 'yearly installment plan.' (Trustpilot)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator (annual) | $5.83 | n/a | Unlimited monthly track downloads, MP3 only, commercial use/background-music license |
| Artist Starter (annual) | $10.75 | n/a | 10 track downloads/month, MP3 only, distribution & monetization rights (Spotify/Apple Music) |
| Artist Pro (annual) | $12.42 | n/a | 20 track downloads/month, MP3/WAV/stems |
| Artist Unlimited (annual) | $17.42 | n/a | Unlimited track downloads, MP3/WAV/stems |
| Enterprise | not disclosed | n/a | Custom quote; unlimited downloads, MP3/WAV/stems, API access, commercial use, dedicated support |
Where it wins
- Tag-based editor is approachable for non-musicians
- Stems export (Artist Pro/Unlimited) useful for mixing
- Distribution partnership lets creators monetize on streaming DSPs
Where it falls short
- No free-text prompts, composition is limited to preset mood/genre keywords
- Trustpilot reviewers report being charged for annual plans after believing they had only started a trial (one cites a $357.39 charge post-cancellation)
- Users describe cancellation and payment-method removal as extremely difficult ('almost impossible to leave')
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% | 7.0 | 1.05 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 4.0 | 0.40 |
| Momentum | 5% | 6.0 | 0.30 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 5.9 | 5.90 |
Alternatives to Soundraw
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
Beatoven.aiPaidClosest match on capability
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SoundfulFreemiumHas a free tier
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SunoFreemiumHas a free tier
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MurekaFreemiumHas a free tier
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