Udio

Fast Facts

• Plans & credits: Basic (10 credits / day + 100 / mo), Standard (1,200 / mo), Pro (4,800 / mo). 
• Pricing (USD / mo): Basic $0, Standard $10, Pro $30. 
• Latest model v4.5 (May 2024) lets paid users create songs up to 15 minutes long. 
• Free plan songs require “Created with Udio” attribution; paid songs do not. 
• Credits do not roll over; extra packs sold à la carte.

Text → Song (v3.5–v4.5)

• What it does: Prompt-based track with vocals & lyrics
• Plan Access: All
• Credit Cost*: 5 credits (≈ 1 song)

Extend

• What it does: Append 30–60 s blocks to grow a track
• Plan Access: All
• Credit Cost*: 5 credits

Replace Section / Edit Lyrics

• What it does: Swap verses, tweak words or style
• Plan Access: Paid only
• Credit Cost*: 5 credits

Sessions timeline

• What it does: DAW-like view for multi-section edits
• Plan Access: Paid only
• Credit Cost*: —

Styles upload

• What it does: Use reference audio to set the vibe
• Plan Access: Paid only
• Credit Cost*: 5 credits

High-res WAV & stem export

• What it does: Download multitrack stems
• Plan Access: Standard + Pro
• Credit Cost*: Free

Udio always creates two tracks per action; the table shows per-song cost after the 2-for-1 rule.

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Hobbyists & indie artists testing ideas without instruments. Content creators & agencies needing royalty‑safe background music. Educators & podcasters wanting quick theme tunes or jingles.

Udio is a “one‑click recording studio.” For customized music. The free tier fuels daily experimentation, while Standard’s $10 price point unlocks enough credits for regular YouTube or podcast output. Pro is worth it if you need stems, longer tracks, or early‑access models.

1. Generous free allowance (10 credits/day) keeps the ideas flowing. 
2. Commercial license on paid plans—no attribution required. 
3. 15‑minute songs & timeline editing make Udio viable for full demos.
4. Styles & Replace Section tools let you iterate without starting over. 

1. Credit math can feel opaque; 4,800/mo ≈ 960 full songs, but long v4.5 tracks eat 10 credits each. 
2. Free songs demand attribution, limiting monetization until you upgrade. 
3. Mobile & web only—no standalone desktop DAW integration yet.

Basic

• Monthly Price: $0
• Credits / mo: 10 / day + 100 / mo
• Max Song Length: 4 min
• Commercial Use: Attribution req.

Standard

• Monthly Price: $10
• Credits / mo: 1,200
• Max Song Length: 4 min (15 min via Extend)
• Commercial Use: ✔

Pro

• Monthly Price: $30
• Credits / mo: 4,800
• Max Song Length: 15 min
• Commercial Use: ✔ (no attribution)

Extra Credits

• Monthly Price: $5 / 500
• Credits / mo: —
• Max Song Length: —
• Commercial Use: Follows plan

(Annual billing saves ~20% on paid tiers.)

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