Suno AI, Soundful, AIVA, Lyria, and Udio AI can be started for free. The free scope (usage limits, features, commercial use) differs by tool, so check the pricing section on each tool’s page.
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AI music composition and generation: recommendations and comparison
These tools turn lyrics or a mood description into songs and background music. For in-house videos and event music, check the commercial-use terms before you weigh quality.
5 tools5 free to start1 with excellent Korean support
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At a Glance
Free availability, Korean support, and difficulty are based on each tool’s official information.
| Tool | Verdict | Free | Korean | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno AI | The leading AI music generator | Free tier | Moderate | Beginner |
| Soundful | Specialized in BGM generation | Free tier | Limited | Beginner |
| AIVA | MIDI editor, specialized in AI composition | Free tier | Limited | Intermediate |
| Lyria | Google DeepMind’s AI music generation model | Free tier | Excellent | Beginner |
| Udio AI | Suno’s main rival | Free tier | Limited | Intermediate |
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Suno AIThe leading AI music generator
Tools we recommend first in coursesSuno AI is an AI music service that turns a written description of the mood you want into a finished song, with lyrics, vocals, and instruments, in a few minutes. Teams use it to make background music for in-house event videos and training content.
Best forCommunications or training managers who create in-house video and event content themselves
Free planKorean: fairLearn more →
SoundfulBackground music specialist
Soundful is an AI music service that generates vocal-free background music from genre templates. It suits video, ads, and in-store music, where the music must not compete with speech.
Best forVideo producers who often need background music under narration
Free planLimited KoreanLearn more →
AIVAMIDI editor, specialized in AI composition
AIVA is an AI composition tool that creates tracks in 250+ styles and exports MIDI you can edit yourself. It suits staff with some music know-how who want to arrange tracks their own way.
Best forVideo or music managers who can work with sheet music or MIDI
Free planLimited KoreanLearn more →
LyriaGoogle DeepMind AI music generation model
Lyria is a music generation model built by Google DeepMind. It is not a service you sign up for separately; it is built into Google products such as the Gemini app, Google Vids, and YouTube Shorts as a song-creation feature.
Best forTraining managers rolling out AI for the first time on Google accounts
Free planStrong KoreanLearn more →
Udio AISuno’s main rival
Udio AI has been a leader in AI music alongside Suno, but after its settlement with the major record labels, songs can no longer be downloaded. It now works as a service where you listen to and refine tracks only on the site.
Best forTraining and planning managers who need to keep up with AI and copyright developments
Free planLimited KoreanLearn more →
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How we chose
We looked at song quality, Korean vocals, and whether songs made for free can be used in company content. Highlighted tools are the ones we recommend first in Nanum Consulting training sessions.
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Lyria is the one rated ‘Excellent’ for Korean-language support.
In Nanum Consulting training sessions, the tool we recommend first is Suno AI. It is faster to pick one, use it on real work for about two weeks, and then compare it with other tools.
Tools differ in whether your input is used for training and in what changes on business plans. Check the “Is it safe to use at work?” section on each tool’s page, and as a rule don’t enter data such as customer personal information or contract amounts.
Last updated 22 Sep 2026 · Free-plan availability, pricing, and terms are the values confirmed on each tool’s official page. Ratings are based on John Kim, CEO of Nanum Consulting, using these tools firsthand in training sessions and real work.
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