AIVA vs Soundraw
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
An AI composer for instrumental music in many styles, with MIDI export for further editing.
AI tool · Freemium
Generates royalty-free instrumental tracks by mood, genre and length, with section editing.
The short answer
Choose AIVA if you need…
- Instrumental background scores
- Composers wanting editable MIDI
Choose Soundraw if you need…
- Background music for videos
- Creators needing royalty-free tracks
Side-by-side
| AIVA | Soundraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Audio & voice · Music generation | Audio & voice · Music generation |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Works with | — | — |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
AIVA
An AI composer for instrumental music in many styles, with MIDI export for further editing. Editable output is a real plus. Copyright ownership requires a higher tier.
Soundraw
Generates royalty-free instrumental tracks by mood, genre and length, with section editing. Safe, simple background music. Tracks can sound generic.
Best for
AIVA
- Instrumental background scores
- Composers wanting editable MIDI
Soundraw
- Background music for videos
- Creators needing royalty-free tracks
Strengths
AIVA
- Style-based composition
- MIDI and stem export
- Editable arrangements
Soundraw
- Mood and genre controls
- Section editing
- Royalty-free licence on paid plans
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between AIVA and Soundraw?
AIVA: An AI composer for instrumental music in many styles, with MIDI export for further editing. Soundraw: Generates royalty-free instrumental tracks by mood, genre and length, with section editing. AIVA suits instrumental background scores, while Soundraw suits background music for videos.
Are AIVA and Soundraw free?
AIVA: Freemium. Soundraw: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to AIVA and Soundraw?
Other options people compare them with include Stable Audio, Suno, Udio.
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