Free tiers are usually non-commercial
Both Suno and Udio restrict free-tier output to non-commercial use. To sell or monetize AI-generated music, you need a paid plan that grants commercial rights.
Copyright is complex
Like AI images, raw AI music generally cannot be copyrighted. Human contributions — significant edits, lyrics you wrote, arrangements you created — may be protectable.
Watch for style imitation
Some prompts can produce output that mimics a specific artist. This is a legal gray area. For commercial work, avoid prompting for named artists and keep styles generic.
Safe use cases
Background music for your own videos, podcast intros, and game soundtracks are common, lower-risk commercial uses when you have the right plan. Always keep your generation records.
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