# Stable Audio review (2026)

> Music, ambience and sound effects from Stability AI.

Stable Audio generates music, ambience and sound effects and is good at loops. Commercial use starts at $12/month.

**Best for:** Loops, ambience and sound effects.

**Make AI Games score:** 82/100 (facts-based; hands-on test pending)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Website | https://stableaudio.com |
| Status | Active |
| Categories | Music, Sound effects |
| Pricing | Free tier; From $12/mo |
| Commercial use | Allowed on paid plans |
| Engines | Unverified |
| Exports | MP3, WAV |
| Skill level | beginner |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 |

## Score breakdown

- Accessibility: 100/100
- Output & integration: 58/100
- Commercial rights: 75/100
- Value: 75/100
- Maturity: 100/100
- Game focus: 100/100
- Features: 77/100

## Features

- Separate stems: Partly (Stem output labeled experimental; separate renders may not align)
- Seamless loops: Yes
- Vocals: No (Not intended to generate intelligible vocals (only vocal-like textures))
- Set track length: Yes
- API: Yes
- Text to sound effect: Yes
- Multiple variations: Partly (Multiple results per prompt (up to 5) limited to paid plan)
- Loopable sounds: Yes

## Pricing plans

- Free: free (50 one-time credits at signup)
- Creator: $12/mo (660 credits/mo)
- Pro: $30/mo (1,800 credits/mo)
- Studio: $90/mo (6,000 credits/mo)
- Max: $199/mo (14,000 credits/mo)

## Sources

- https://app.cinevva.com/guides/ai-sound-effect-generators
- https://kb.stability.ai/knowledge-base/stable-audio-subscription-plans-and-credit-system
- https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/9/stable-audio-2-5-from-stability-ai-delivers-faster-more-intricate-ai-generated-music/
- https://stableaudio.com/pricing
- https://stableaudio.com/docs
- https://stableaudio.com/user-guide/interface
- https://stability.ai/guides/stable-audio-3-prompt-guide
- https://stability.ai/explainers/ai-music-stems-and-audio-inpainting-generating-parts-instead-of-finished-songs
- https://stability.ai/news-updates/stable-audio-2-0

Canonical: https://makeaigames.com/tools/stable-audio