Stable Audio — Review & Pricing (2026)
Audio & MusicOpen SourceStability AI's music and sound effects generator
Starting Price
Free
Free Tier
Yes
API
Available
Platforms
web, api
Overview
Stable Audio is Stability AI's generative audio platform. Create full-length music tracks up to 3 minutes, sound effects, and audio loops from text prompts. Features audio-to-audio transformation, 50+ genre support, and stem separation. The open-source Stable Audio Open model is available for self-hosting.
Pricing Plans
Free
10 credits/mo, non-commercial
- 10 credits/mo
- Full-length tracks up to 3 min
- 50+ genres
- Personal use only
Pro
- More credits/mo
- Commercial license
- Audio-to-audio
- Priority generation
Studio
- Higher credit allocation
- Stem separation
- All Pro features
- Faster generation
Max
- Maximum credits
- All Studio features
- Priority support
- Bulk generation
API Pricing: 20 credits/generation ($0.20); credits at $0.01 each; 25 free credits for new users
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full-length 3-min track generation
- Open-source model available (Stable Audio Open)
- Audio-to-audio transformation
- 50+ genres and sound effects
Cons
- Free tier very limited (10 credits/mo)
- Commercial use requires paid plan
- Less polished than Suno for pop/vocal music
- Stem separation only on higher tiers
Detailed Ratings
Overall
Ease of Use
Value for Money
Output Quality
Good For
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