Quick answer
AIVA composes instrumental music you can edit, which makes it useful for video, game and podcast soundtracks. It has a free plan and runs on web, Windows, macOS and Linux; track ownership depends on your plan.
Overview
AIVA composes instrumental music in many styles and lets you edit the generated composition, aimed at soundtracks for videos, games and podcasts.
Choose a style or preset and AIVA generates an instrumental composition. You can then edit it (including as MIDI) to change instruments, structure and length before exporting.
Use cases
- Video soundtracks
- Game music
- Podcast beds
Key features
- Music generationYes
Pricing
Pricing changes often — check the official pricing page for current plans.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Editable compositions (MIDI)
- Many soundtrack styles
- Desktop and web apps
Cons
- Instrumental only
- Ownership of tracks depends on plan
- Less modern pop sound than vocal generators
Who should use it?
Video creators, game developers and podcasters who want editable background music rather than a finished song.
Who shouldn't use it?
If you need vocals or a modern pop sound, a vocal song generator is a better fit. Check the plan terms if you need to own the tracks.
Top alternatives to AIVA
Generate full songs from a prompt
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Best for: Original songs and jingles
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Udio creates music tracks from text prompts, with tools to extend, remix and edit sections of generated songs.
Best for: Musicians iterating on generated tracks
FAQ
What is AIVA best for?
AIVA is best for: Instrumental background music you can edit. AIVA composes instrumental music in many styles and lets you edit the generated composition, aimed at soundtracks for videos, games and podcasts.
Does AIVA have a free plan?
Yes. AIVA offers a free plan with limited usage. Limits change, so check the official pricing page for current details.
Which platforms does AIVA run on?
AIVA is available on: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
What are the best alternatives to AIVA?
Popular alternatives to AIVA include Suno, Udio. Each covers similar jobs with different strengths, pricing and workflows — see our full list of AIVA alternatives.
Sources
- AIVA — official website — AIVA TechnologiesProduct description, features and platforms
Best for: Instrumental background music you can edit
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