Comparison
AIVA vs Stable Audio
AIVA: AI composer for soundtracks, with MIDI export. Stable Audio: AI music and sound effects, with open models from Stability.
| AIVA | Stable Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Price | Freemium Free plan with a watermark and 3 downloads/month. Standard €15/month, Pro €49/month (annual). 30% student discount. | Freemium 24 free credits on sign-up (tracks up to 45 s). Open models free locally; pay-as-you-go API. |
| Free plan | ||
| API available | ||
| Open source | ||
| In Spanish | ||
| No watermark | ||
| Platforms | Web · Windows · Mac | Web |
AIVA
- Exports to MIDI and WAV: you can keep editing in your DAW
- More than 250 styles, with control over structure and instrumentation
- Particularly strong at orchestral and cinematic music
- The free plan adds a watermark and caps you at 3 downloads a month
- No commercial licence until the Standard plan
Stable Audio
- Open-weight models: free and unlimited if you run them locally
- Trained on licensed music: safe for commercial use
- Generates sound effects too, not just music
- Does not generate vocals or lyrics, only instrumentals and effects
- The free plan is limited to 24 one-off credits