[ Honest comparison ]
Melodify vs Soundraw: which one for your videos?
Short answer: choose Soundraw if you want to shape every bar of a song or release music on Spotify. Choose Melodify if you want a finished background track for a video in seconds, in WAV, with a license that stays valid after you cancel.
- Facts below come from each company's own pricing and license pages
- Soundraw's pages checked on November 8, 2026; Melodify's prices are live
- Where Soundraw is better, we say so
- Try Melodify on this page: your own track, no account
[ Side by side ]
The differences that matter for creators
| Melodify | Soundraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Hear your own track before paying | Yes: compose and play a 10-second preview without an account | Yes, per its site ("Try it for free"); commercial use is on paid plans |
| Cheapest plan | Starter $7/month (15 tracks, up to 1 min, WAV) | Creator: $16.99/month listed, lower billed yearly; unlimited MP3 downloads |
| WAV | Every plan | Artist Pro ($35.99/month listed) and up |
| Stems | Yes, from Creator, $12/month | Artist Pro and up |
| Styles | 4 moods: lo-fi, upbeat, cinematic, ambient | Many genres, moods and themes |
| Editing after generation | Not yet: you make a new version | Instruments, tempo, key, intensity, bars |
| Longest track | 5 min (Studio) | Not stated on its pricing page |
| After you cancel | License for unlocked tracks stays valid | Lo-fi/meditation/relaxation content: only while subscribed (license page) |
| Release on Spotify / Apple Music | No | Listed on its plans |
Sources: soundraw.io/pricing, soundraw.io/license, soundraw.io (checked November 8, 2026). Melodify: terms and live plan prices. Prices change: check the source before you buy.
[ When to pick which ]
Pick Soundraw if… pick Melodify if…
Soundraw is the better fit if you
- want to edit a song after it's generated: swap instruments, change the key, shape each section;
- want a wide choice of genres (hip hop, trap, city pop, techno and more);
- are an artist who wants to release tracks on streaming platforms;
- download a lot of MP3s and don't need WAV.
Melodify is the better fit if you
- want a finished background track in three taps, cut to the exact length of your edit;
- want to hear the track made for your video before creating an account;
- need WAV on the cheapest plan, and stems without an artist plan;
- want a license that doesn't end when your subscription does, including for lo-fi and calm content.
[ Melodify's plans ]
What Melodify costs (live prices)
- Starter: $7/month or $67/year, 15 tracks a month, up to 1 min
- Creator: $12/month or $115/year, 50 tracks a month, up to 3 min, stems
- Studio: $24/month or $230/year, 150 tracks a month, up to 5 min, stems
Every plan includes the royalty-free license for monetized videos and client work. You can try it free first: 3 tracks a day, with a 10-second preview of each.
[ Real examples ]
Press play: made by Melodify
Judge by ear. Both tracks below were composed by Melodify's engine from the line under their title; play them in full.
Cinematic · 60 s
Mountain Dawn
Cinematic · 88 BPM · F major · 1:00
Lo-fi · 60 s
Digital Serenity
Lo-fi · 84 BPM · E major · 1:00
Examples generated 2026-11-09 with Melodify's composer. Your track will be a new one, made for you.
[ Questions ]
Short answers
Is Melodify cheaper than Soundraw?
It depends on what you need. Soundraw's Creator plan has unlimited MP3 downloads; Melodify's plans count tracks but include WAV on every plan. If you need WAV or stems, compare Soundraw's Artist Pro plan with Melodify's Creator plan. Both sets of prices are listed on this page with their sources.
Which one gives more control over the music?
Soundraw. Its site describes editing instruments, tempo, key, intensity and individual bars. Melodify is deliberately simpler: a mood, a length and a short description.
Can I use the music after I cancel?
Melodify: yes, the license for tracks you unlocked stays valid after you cancel. Soundraw's license page says that for lo-fi, meditation and relaxation content you can only keep it published while your subscription is active; check its license page for your case.
Can I release the music on Spotify?
Soundraw's plans list distributing songs on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Melodify doesn't allow releasing tracks as standalone music: it's made for background music in your content.