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Suno
By Suno, Inc.. Visit Suno
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
An AI music generator for the web and phones. You type a description or your own lyrics, pick a style, and Suno produces a full song with vocals in under a minute; you can edit, extend and share it on Suno's public feed. It is a general consumer app, not built for children. After settling a copyright lawsuit with Warner Music Group in late 2025, Suno said it would move to licensed models and limit downloads.
Our take: For teens with a parent's okay who want to play with songwriting; younger children and anyone wanting to learn instruments should skip it.
| Ages it suits | 13+ (teens with a parent's consent) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | 13+; under 18 may use it only with a parent's or guardian's express prior consent. Under 13 may not register or use it in any way. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free (50 credits a day, no song downloads); Pro $8 and Premier $24 a month billed yearly (Oct 2026); extra credits sold |
| Works on | Web, iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | The child's own account |
| Ads | Not stated |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | Generative models create complete songs, singing and instruments from a text prompt or lyrics. |
What's good
- Makes a finished-sounding song from a few words
- Free daily credits to try
- Can spark interest in lyrics and genres
Watch for
- Not for under-13s; teens need parent consent
- Uses what you make to train its AI
- Public feed of other users' songs
- Credit system and record-label legal history; free songs cannot be downloaded
Data and privacy
The privacy notice says Suno uses submissions, chats and other content to train and improve its models, and uses advertising and analytics cookies for its marketing. It says it does not sell personal information; there is no child-specific section since under-13s are barred. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No independent studies of learning found. The maker's own claim is that it is a top-10 music app; press covers the Warner settlement.
In the Big Index
- On the list 12 AI music tools kids can use
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Where these facts come from
- https://suno.com/
- https://suno.com/terms
- https://suno.com/privacy
- https://suno.com/pricing
- https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/warner-music-group-settles-lawsuit-and-signs-ai-licensing-deal-with-suno/093129
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