ElevenMusic

ElevenMusic is an iOS app by ElevenLabs for generating songs with AI using natural language prompts, launched April 1, 2026. Score: 7.8/10. Free tier allows 7 songs per day. Pro costs $9.99/month for 500 tracks. Trained exclusively on licensed and royalty-free music data from partners including Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group. Outputs at 44.1kHz in MP3 and WAV. Competes with Suno and Udio.

What Is ElevenMusic?

ElevenMusic is a dedicated iOS application from ElevenLabs -- the company best known for its industry-leading text-to-speech and voice cloning technology. Released on April 1, 2026, the app lets anyone create full songs from text prompts, discover AI-generated music through curated stations, and remix tracks created by other users.

The strategic intent is clear: ElevenLabs is no longer just a voice AI company. By launching ElevenMusic, they are positioning themselves as a full-spectrum audio AI platform that covers speech, sound effects, dubbing, and now music generation -- all under one roof. The app competes directly with Suno and Udio, the two dominant players in AI music generation.

Best for: YouTube creators, podcast producers, indie game developers, and ad agencies who need commercially safe AI-generated music with zero litigation risk. Also ideal for developers already in the ElevenLabs ecosystem who want a unified audio API.

The ElevenLabs Ecosystem Context

ElevenMusic does not exist in isolation. ElevenLabs has built the most comprehensive audio AI platform in the industry: text-to-speech with the most natural-sounding voices available, voice cloning (instant and professional-grade), AI dubbing for video localization, conversational AI agents, and sound effects generation. Adding music closes the last major gap. For creators and developers already using ElevenLabs for voice work, ElevenMusic means they can now handle their entire audio pipeline -- dialogue, narration, sound design, and music -- through a single platform and API. No other AI music generator offers this level of ecosystem integration.

ElevenMusic Pricing and Plans (April 2026)

Important distinction: The ElevenMusic app subscription ($9.99/mo) is separate from the main ElevenLabs platform plans ($5 - $330/mo). The platform plans give access to the Music API, TTS, sound effects, and dubbing. The app subscription is specifically for the mobile discovery and creation experience. This dual pricing can be confusing for new users.

How ElevenMusic Pricing Compares to Suno and Udio

ElevenMusic offers fewer generation tiers than Suno (which has a dedicated $30/mo Premier with Studio DAW access). However, ElevenMusic's value proposition is not volume -- it is the legal safety of its training data and the ecosystem integration with ElevenLabs' broader audio platform.

Our Experience Testing ElevenMusic

We have been using ElevenLabs daily for over a year -- primarily for voice synthesis and sound effects across our content production pipeline. When ElevenMusic dropped on April 1, we installed it within hours. The app interface immediately feels like a polished music streaming platform rather than an AI tool: curated stations, mood-based daily mixes (Focus, Energy, Relax, Late Night, Cosmic, Chill), top charts, and trending tracks. The generation UX itself is straightforward -- type a prompt, optionally set lyrics and style preferences, pick the length, and hit generate. Our first test was a 3-minute lo-fi instrumental for a YouTube video. The result was clean, artifact-free, and ready to use without any post-processing. Vocal tracks took more iteration -- the first generation was solid but we needed to tweak the prompt to get the exact tone we wanted. Overall, the workflow is faster than Suno for simple background music and slower for complex, multi-section compositions.

Getting Started with ElevenMusic

Getting started takes under 2 minutes. Download ElevenMusic from the iOS App Store (free, no credit card required), create an account or sign in with your existing ElevenLabs credentials, and you are immediately ready to generate. The home screen presents discovery content -- live stations, daily mixes, trending tracks -- before you ever tap the create button. When you do start generating, the interface walks you through a three-step process: (1) describe your song in a text prompt, (2) optionally set parameters like lyrics, style, mood, and length, and (3) hit generate and wait approximately 30-60 seconds for your track. Songs appear in your library where you can play, download, remix, or separate stems.

For developers, the setup is different. You need an ElevenLabs platform account (starting at $5/month for the Starter plan) to access the Music API. Install the Python SDK with pip install elevenlabs or the JavaScript SDK with npm install elevenlabs, authenticate with your API key, and start generating programmatically. The API documentation at elevenlabs.io/docs covers all endpoints including composition, stem separation, and finetune management.

ElevenMusic Key Features Breakdown

Text-to-Music Generation

The core feature: describe what you want in natural language, and ElevenMusic generates a complete song. You can specify genre, mood, tempo, instrumentation, whether the track has vocals or is instrumental-only, and the lyrical content. Songs can range from 3 seconds (useful for sound logos and jingles) to 5 minutes (full-length tracks). The model outputs at 44.1kHz sample rate in MP3 (128-192kbps) or WAV format.

In our testing, the vocal realism is noticeably superior to most competitors -- which makes sense given ElevenLabs' pedigree in voice synthesis. Pop vocals feel natural and expressive. However, compositional complexity trails behind Suno v5, particularly in genre diversity and structural sophistication. Where Suno produces songs with compelling hooks and dynamic arrangements, ElevenMusic tracks can feel more formulaic in their verse-chorus patterns.

Stem Separation

ElevenMusic offers AI-powered stem separation that splits any generated song into individual components. Two options exist: a 2-stem split (vocals + instrumental) at 0.5x the generation cost, or a 4-stem split at 1x the generation cost. The output is a ZIP archive with each stem as a separate audio file. This is invaluable for video editors who need the instrumental bed without vocals, or music producers who want to isolate and manipulate individual elements.

Section Editing and Inpainting

The inpainting feature allows you to modify specific sections of a generated track without regenerating the entire song. You can fix a weak chorus, replace a bridge, change lyrics in one section, extend a passage, or transform the style of a specific part. This is the feature that puts ElevenMusic closest to a professional editing tool rather than just a generator. However, as of April 2026, the inpainting API is restricted to enterprise clients -- a significant limitation for individual creators who would benefit most from it.

Custom Finetunes

One of ElevenMusic's most compelling features for professionals: you can upload your own non-copyrighted tracks and train a custom finetune in approximately 5-10 minutes. Every song generated with your finetune reflects your sonic identity -- the tone, structure, and character of your dataset -- while remaining a new, original composition. ElevenLabs also provides curated finetunes including Afro House Beats, Reggaeton, Arabic Groove, 70s Cambodian Rock, 80s Nu-Disco Revival, and Mozart-Style Symphony.

Discovery and Community Platform

Beyond generation, ElevenMusic functions as a discovery platform for AI-generated music. The app features live stations, pre-created albums, and daily mixes categorized by moods: Focus, Energy, Relax, Late Night, Cosmic, and Chill. Think of it as Spotify meets AI generation -- you can browse top charts, trending tracks, and new releases, then remix any community-created song using text prompts. Remixes count toward your daily generation limit on the free tier.

Multi-Language Lyrics

ElevenMusic supports lyric generation in multiple languages including English, Spanish, German, and Japanese, with additional languages being added. This is a direct advantage of ElevenLabs' deep experience with multilingual voice models. For creators targeting non-English audiences -- a Spanish-language podcast intro or a Japanese game soundtrack -- this is a meaningful differentiator over competitors that focus primarily on English.

Developer API and SDK Integration

For developers, ElevenMusic's capabilities are accessible through the ElevenLabs API with official Python and JavaScript SDKs. The API supports programmatic generation, stem separation, and the inpainting endpoints (enterprise only). Through third-party integration with FAL.AI, music generation costs approximately $0.80 per minute of audio. A real-world example: producing a 4-track game soundtrack (each track 2 minutes) costs about $3.20 total via FAL.AI.

Commercial Licensing: Why ElevenMusic's Training Data Matters

This is the single biggest reason to consider ElevenMusic over Suno or Udio in 2026. While both Suno and Udio were sued by the RIAA in 2024 for training on copyrighted recordings -- and eventually reached settlement agreements with major labels by late 2025 -- ElevenLabs took a fundamentally different approach. They built their music model using exclusively licensed and royalty-free training data from the start, partnering with organizations like Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group.

For professional use cases -- YouTube monetized channels, commercial ads, client work, broadcast media -- this distinction matters enormously. ElevenMusic-generated tracks carry the lowest Content ID risk of any major AI music platform. All paid plans (including the $9.99/mo app subscription) include full commercial rights for film, television, podcasts, social media, advertisements, and gaming.

To put this in concrete terms: if you are a YouTube creator monetizing your channel with AI-generated background music, ElevenMusic is the safest option available. Suno and Udio have settled their lawsuits, which provides legal clarity, but their models were trained on copyrighted material. ElevenLabs' model never was. This means the output has a fundamentally different legal provenance -- and for risk-averse brands, agencies, and broadcasters, that distinction can be the deciding factor.

Audio Quality Assessment

ElevenMusic's audio fidelity is excellent -- clean output, minimal artifacts, professional-sounding mix. The vocal quality benefits directly from ElevenLabs' years of investment in voice synthesis. However, the musical creativity and structural complexity are measurably less sophisticated than what Suno v5 produces. Suno still leads in generating catchy hooks, dynamic arrangements, and songs that sound like they were composed by an experienced songwriter. Udio v4 excels in cinematic and orchestral scoring, an area where ElevenMusic is still developing.

For context: if your primary need is the highest-quality AI music possible, Suno v5 remains the leader with an ELO score of 1,293 in independent benchmarks. If you need cinematic scoring, Udio is the specialist. ElevenMusic's competitive advantage is not raw quality -- it is legal safety, ecosystem integration, and API flexibility.

ElevenMusic vs Suno vs Udio: Head-to-Head

Who Should Use ElevenMusic?

Choose ElevenMusic if you:

• Need the safest commercial license -- no copyright lawsuits, no label settlements, trained on licensed data from day one
• Already use ElevenLabs for voice synthesis, sound effects, or dubbing and want a unified audio workflow
• Are a developer building apps that need programmatic music generation with Python/JS SDKs
• Produce content for YouTube and want to minimize Content ID strikes on background music
• Need custom sonic branding through finetunes trained on your own audio

Choose Suno instead if you:

• Need the highest overall music quality and most diverse genre range
• Want a browser-based DAW (Suno Studio) for professional editing
• Prioritize vocal quality and catchy hooks in pop, rock, and hip-hop
• Need Android or web access (ElevenMusic is iOS-only)

Choose Udio instead if you:

• Focus on cinematic scoring, orchestral compositions, or ambient music
• Need longer tracks (up to 15 minutes)
• Want native inpainting to edit specific sections directly in the browser
• Prefer the highest sample rate output (48kHz)

Current Limitations and What to Watch

ElevenMusic is a brand-new product -- barely 3 days old at the time of this review. Several limitations are worth noting:

• iOS-only app: No Android version, no dedicated web app (though the API is accessible via web). This immediately cuts out a large chunk of potential users.
• Compositional maturity: The music model produces clean audio but lacks the songwriting sophistication of Suno v5. Expect this to improve rapidly -- ElevenLabs iterates fast.
• Inpainting locked to enterprise: The most powerful editing feature is not available to individual Pro subscribers. This is a missed opportunity.
• Confusing pricing structure: The $9.99/mo app subscription is separate from ElevenLabs platform plans ($5-$330/mo). Users who want both mobile creation and API access need to understand they are paying for two different things.
• Smaller community: Suno has a multi-year head start in building a user community. ElevenMusic's discovery and remix features depend on community participation to reach critical mass.

On the positive trajectory side: ElevenLabs raised significant funding and iterates rapidly. The music model has improved substantially since its initial API launch in August 2025. Android and web app versions seem inevitable. The custom finetune feature is genuinely unique among competitors and positions ElevenMusic well for professional and enterprise adoption.

Our Verdict: 7.8/10

ElevenMusic earns a 7.8/10 as of April 2026. It is not the best AI music generator available today -- that title belongs to Suno v5 for overall quality and Udio v4 for cinematic work. But ElevenMusic does not need to be the best at generation to win its target market.

Its real competitive moat is threefold: (1) the cleanest commercial license in AI music, trained on ethically sourced data with zero litigation risk, (2) ecosystem integration with ElevenLabs' leading voice, sound effects, and dubbing products, and (3) developer-friendly API with custom finetunes that no competitor offers. For YouTube creators, podcast producers, game developers, and ad agencies who prioritize legal safety over raw musical sophistication, ElevenMusic is the rational choice.

We expect this score to climb to 8.5+ within 6 months as the model improves, Android launches, and inpainting opens to individual subscribers. ElevenLabs has the funding, the talent, and the audio AI expertise to close the quality gap with Suno. Watch this space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ElevenMusic free to use?

Yes. ElevenMusic offers a free tier that lets you generate up to 7 songs per day using text prompts. No credit card required. The free tier includes basic style and mood options, songs up to 5 minutes, and the ability to discover and remix community-created tracks. Commercial use requires the Pro subscription at $9.99/month.

How does ElevenMusic compare to Suno in 2026?

Suno v5 leads in overall music quality, vocal realism, genre diversity, and compositional sophistication (ELO score 1,293). Suno also offers more platforms (web + iOS + Android) and a dedicated DAW (Suno Studio at $30/mo). ElevenMusic's advantages are its ethically licensed training data (zero litigation history), lower Content ID risk for commercial use, custom finetunes, and integration with the ElevenLabs audio ecosystem. At $9.99/mo vs Suno's $10/mo for comparable generation limits, pricing is nearly identical at the mid-tier.

Can I use ElevenMusic songs commercially?

Commercial use is available on the Pro subscription ($9.99/month or $95.90/year). ElevenMusic tracks are cleared for film, television, podcasts, social media, advertisements, and gaming. ElevenMusic has the cleanest commercial license in AI music because the model was trained exclusively on licensed and royalty-free data from partners including Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group -- unlike Suno and Udio, which settled copyright lawsuits with major labels.

Is ElevenMusic available on Android?

No. As of April 2026, ElevenMusic is iOS-only (App Store ID: 6755965224). There is no Android app, no desktop app, and no dedicated web app for the consumer experience. However, the music generation API is accessible via the ElevenLabs web platform and SDKs on any device. An Android version has not been officially announced but is widely expected.

What is the maximum song length on ElevenMusic?

ElevenMusic generates songs with a minimum duration of 3 seconds and a maximum duration of 5 minutes. This applies to both the free and Pro tiers. For comparison, Suno generates up to 4 minutes (extendable) and Udio supports up to 15 minutes.

What are ElevenMusic finetunes?

Finetunes let you upload your own non-copyrighted tracks and train a personalized version of the music model in approximately 5-10 minutes. Every song generated with your finetune reflects the tone, structure, and character of your dataset while being a new, original composition. ElevenLabs also provides curated finetunes including Afro House Beats, Reggaeton, Arabic Groove, 70s Cambodian Rock, 80s Nu-Disco Revival, and Mozart-Style Symphony. This feature is unique to ElevenMusic -- neither Suno nor Udio offer custom model training.

Does ElevenMusic support stem separation?

Yes. You can separate any generated song into 2 stems (vocals + instrumental) at 0.5x the generation cost, or 4 stems at 1x the generation cost. The output is a ZIP archive with each stem as a separate audio file. Stem separation is also available via the developer API. For comparison, Suno Pro offers up to 12 stem separations.

How does ElevenMusic's inpainting feature work?

Inpainting allows you to modify specific sections of a generated track without regenerating the entire song -- fix a weak chorus, replace a bridge, change lyrics, create loops, or transform the style of one section. As of April 2026, this feature is only available to enterprise API clients. Individual Pro subscribers do not yet have access to inpainting, which is a notable limitation compared to Udio where inpainting is a core feature available to all users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ElevenMusic better than Suno v5?

ElevenMusic (7.8/10) beats Suno v5 on commercial license safety and vocal realism — its training data is sourced exclusively from licensed partners like Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group, with zero litigation history. However, Suno v5 leads on compositional complexity, genre diversity, and structural sophistication. Suno also offers more generation volume: up to 10,000 credits ($30/mo Premier) vs ElevenMusic's single 500-track Pro plan at $9.99/mo.

Is ElevenMusic better than Udio v4?

ElevenMusic wins on ecosystem integration — it is part of ElevenLabs' unified audio platform covering TTS, voice cloning, sound effects, dubbing, and music under one API. Udio v4 leads on compositional sophistication, as ElevenMusic's verse-chorus patterns can feel formulaic. On pricing, both mid-tier plans cost $10/mo, but Udio v4 delivers 1,200 credits vs ElevenMusic's 500 tracks.

Who should use ElevenMusic?

ElevenMusic is best suited for YouTube creators, podcast producers, indie game developers, and ad agencies who need commercially safe AI-generated music with zero litigation risk. It is also the ideal choice for developers already in the ElevenLabs ecosystem who want a single unified API for speech, sound effects, dubbing, and music generation — starting at $5/mo on the ElevenLabs Starter platform plan.

What are ElevenMusic's limitations?

As of April 2026, ElevenMusic's main limitations are: iOS-only app at launch with no Android, desktop, or web app; musical composition trails Suno v5 and Udio v4 in complexity and structural sophistication; the Pro app subscription ($9.99/mo) is separate from ElevenLabs platform plans ($5–$330/mo), creating confusing dual pricing; and inpainting plus advanced editing features are restricted to enterprise API clients only.

Does ElevenMusic integrate with ElevenLabs TTS and sound effects?

Yes. ElevenMusic is natively integrated into the ElevenLabs platform, which includes text-to-speech, instant and professional voice cloning, AI dubbing for video localization, conversational AI agents, and sound effects generation. Developers on any ElevenLabs platform plan (starting at $5/mo Starter) can access the Music API alongside TTS and sound effects through the same Python SDK (pip install elevenlabs) or JavaScript SDK (npm install elevenlabs).

Is ElevenMusic free to use?

Yes. ElevenMusic has a free tier allowing 7 songs per day with no credit card required. Free users get MP3 output at 44.1kHz, basic styles and moods, and song lengths from 3 seconds to 5 minutes. Commercial use rights and WAV output require the Pro plan at $9.99/month (or $7.99/month effective on the annual plan at $95.90/yr).

Can I use ElevenMusic songs commercially?

Yes, on all paid plans. ElevenMusic grants commercial use rights cleared for film, TV, podcasts, ads, and gaming. Free tier tracks are not cleared for commercial use. ElevenMusic's training data is sourced exclusively from licensed and royalty-free music through partners including Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group — it has zero litigation history, making it the safest commercial AI music option currently available.

Does ElevenMusic support stem separation?

Yes. ElevenMusic offers AI-powered stem separation for any generated track. You can request a 2-stem split (vocals + instrumental) at 0.5x the generation cost, or a 4-stem split at 1x the generation cost. Output is delivered as a ZIP archive with each stem as a separate audio file — essential for video editors needing a clean instrumental bed or music producers isolating individual elements.