18.0
Android and iPhone app for generating songs with vocals; free plan, with commercial use allowed.
Free planAndroidiOS
Best Songwriting Software in 2026
Suno leads this chart of 30 (8.0/10, free plan). Udio is next (7.5/10, free plan), and Song Cage is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.2/10). Songwriting software helps you develop lyrics, chords and melodies, and may include demo recording or collaboration tools. The choice depends on the creative features you need and where you want to work. Compare lyric, chord and melody tools, demo recording, collaboration and song library limits. Check platform support before you choose: Android availability varies, so confirm that an app works on Android if you…
27.5
iPhone and web service generates vocals and accepts audio uploads, but does not export stems.
Free planiOSWeb
37.3
iPhone and web app generates lyrics, explores rhyme schemes and adapts writing to your style.
iOSWeb
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Song Cage
Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and web tools combine chords, melodies, lyrics and music theory.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.2$99 one-time - 5
Zoundroom
Android, iPhone and web workspace for developing songs with lyrics, recordings, notes and PDFs.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From €4.99 a month - 6
Boomy
Web tool generates songs with vocals, accepts audio files and permits commercial use.
Free planWeb7.0From $9.99 a month - 7
Chordbot
Android and iPhone app for creating chord progressions and backing tracks in varied styles.
Free planAndroidiOS6.9$4.99 one-time - 8
Hookpad
Web songwriting software for theory-based chords, melodies and songs, with playback, looping and exports.
Free planWeb6.9From $7.99 a month - 9
SundayMusic
iPhone, Mac and web service for sharing chord-and-lyric libraries, playlists and transposed songs.
Free planiOSWebmacOS6.9£2.99 one-time - 10
Songkeeper Studio
Android and iPhone app pairs guitar recordings with lyrics, chords and tabs across song drafts.
Free planAndroidiOS6.8From $0.99 a month - 11
Songwriter's Pad
Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and web app with lyric tools, idea generation and audio recording.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS6.8Free plan - 12
Songzap
iPhone and Mac app records vocals and instruments, imports audio and bounces tracks.
Free planiOSmacOS6.8From $20 a year - 13
Lyriq
Web workspace supports lyric ideas, beat playback, recordings, version tracking and contextual AI suggestions.
Free planWeb6.7From £5.99 a month - 14
SONGTAKE
iPhone and Mac app records synced band demos, video overdubs and AI-separated vocal, drum and bass stems.
Free planiOSmacOS6.7From $7.49 a month - 15
Sussmayr
Web workspace combines lyrics, chords, rhymes and AI co-writing with scales and chord voicings.
Free planWeb6.7From $9 a month - 16
Topline
Android and iPhone app from Abbey Road Studios that records up to three audio layers per project.
Free planAndroidiOS6.7Free plan - 17
MasterWriter
Android app and web, Windows, Mac and iPhone suite with large rhyme and phrase dictionaries.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS6.6 - 18
Songcraft Studio
Web service creates virtual artists, generates songs and artwork, and lets users edit lyrics before music generation.
Free planWeb6.6From $9 a month - 19
Nitesong
Web app combines lyric, chord, tab, drum and piano editors with song tracking and MIDI drum export.
Free planWeb6.5From $9 a month - 20
RapidComposer
Mac and Windows composition software with phrase, rhythm, chord and melody generation tools.
macOSWindows6.4$79 one-time - 21
6.4Free plan - 22
ChordChord Drum Machine
Free web drum machine for editing grid patterns or generating one with AI Drums.
Free planWeb6.2Free plan - 23
Mureka
Web, Windows and Mac music tool with vocal generation, audio upload and stem export.
WebWindowsmacOS6.2From $8 a month - 24
6.2From $5 a month - 25
Kordra Capture
Kordra Capture is a free native iPhone app for saving songwriting ideas before they slip away.
Free planiOS6.0Free plan
Choosing well
Does it run on Android?
Check the platform support details for an Android app if you want to write on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet.
Web support is another platform detail to compare. Do not assume that a web version or an Android app has the same features as a desktop version.
Which songwriting features do I need?
Choose based on whether you need lyric, chord or melody tools, demo recording, collaboration, or a place to manage songs.
Compare the specific features and song library limit shown for a tool against the way you plan to write.
Can I use it for free, and what does paid access cost?
Check whether a free plan is available and what it includes before deciding. A free trial is different from an ongoing free plan.
If you expect to pay, compare the listed starting price and billing terms; a displayed price may use a particular currency or annual billing.
Questions people ask
What should I look for in songwriting software?
Compare lyric, chord and melody tools, demo recording, collaboration, song library limits, platform support and pricing.
Does songwriting software work on Android?
Android support varies. Check the platform details for an Android app before choosing one for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device.
Can I get songwriting software for free?
Free plans are available for tools in this category. Check the plan details to see what is included; a free trial is not the same as a free plan.
What songwriting tools help with chords and melodies?
Compare the chord and melody tools listed for each option, along with lyric support and demo recording if you need to capture an idea.
Can I collaborate with someone in songwriting software?
Collaboration is one of the comparison points. Check the details for a tool to see whether its collaboration features fit your needs.