Aiva

Free

Music composition for media.

FreeFree tier

Inputs: audio

Type

Open Source

Company

AIVA

Visit Website GitHub (40 stars)

About Aiva

AIVA is an AI-powered music composition assistant that enables users to generate original songs in over 250 different styles within seconds. It offers deep customizability through custom style models, the ability to upload audio or MIDI influences, and editing of generated tracks. Users can download their compositions in MP3, MIDI, and WAV formats (WAV available on Pro plan). AIVA provides tiered licensing options: a free plan for non-commercial use (with credit required), a Standard plan for limited monetization on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram, and a Pro plan that grants full copyright ownership and unrestricted monetization. The tool is designed for beginners, content creators, and professional musicians alike, with over 150 example tracks created by the community.

Key Features

Generate songs in over 250 different styles in seconds

Create custom style models from scratch

Upload audio or MIDI files as influences

Edit generated tracks with fine-grained control

Download compositions in MP3, MIDI, and WAV formats

Full copyright ownership and unrestricted monetization with Pro plan

Limited monetization on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram with Standard plan

Free tier for non-commercial use with credit to AIVA

Over 150 example tracks arranged by humans for inspiration

Pros & Cons

Pros

Wide variety of musical styles (250+) covering many genres
Very easy to use for beginners with no music theory knowledge required
High degree of customizability through style models and influence uploads
Clear and transparent licensing plans with ownership options
Free plan available for experimentation and non-commercial use
Multiple export formats (MP3, MIDI, WAV) to fit different workflows

Cons

Free tier requires giving credit to AIVA and prohibits monetization
Track duration limited to 5 minutes 30 seconds even on the highest Pro plan
Download limits per month (3 on Free, 15 on Standard, 300 on Pro)
Standard plan only allows monetization on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram
WAV format export and full file format support exclusive to Pro plan
No offline mode or mobile app mentioned

Best For

Creating background music for YouTube videos, Twitch streams, and social media contentComposing original soundtracks for films, games, and podcastsGenerating music for personal projects and non-commercial useEducational purposes for students and schools learning music compositionProfessional music production with full copyright ownership for commercial releasesEnterprise music solutions for brands and agencies

FAQ

Can I monetize music generated with AIVA?

Yes. With the Pro plan (€33/month billed annually) you own full copyright and can monetize without restrictions. The Standard plan (€11/month billed annually) allows limited monetization on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram. The free plan does not allow any monetization.

Is there a free version of AIVA?

Yes, there is a Free Forever plan at €0. It allows 3 downloads per month, track durations up to 3 minutes, and downloads in MP3 and MIDI formats. You must give credit to AIVA and cannot monetize the compositions.

What file formats can I download?

Free and Standard plans support MP3 and MIDI. The Pro plan additionally supports WAV files and all file formats.

Can I upload my own music as a reference?

Yes, you can upload an audio file or MIDI file as an influence to guide the style and mood of the generated track.

How many downloads do I get per month?

Free plan: 3 downloads. Standard plan: 15 downloads. Pro plan: 300 downloads per month.