Updated October 5, 2026
As of October 2026, the main difference is downloads. Since 29 October 2025, Udio has disabled downloading audio, video and stems, so songs can be shared only via udio.com links. Lyra Studio lets you download every song you make as MP3 with no monthly cap, from 15 free credits (one song in 2 versions) or plans from $9.99/month.
Try Lyra Studio free| Feature | Lyra Studio | Udio |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | MP3 of every song, no monthly cap | Disabled since 29 Oct 2025 |
| Sharing | MP3 file you keep, plus synced lyrics | Only via udio.com links |
| Free plan | 15 credits once (one song in 2 versions), no card | 10 credits/day + 100/month (up to 3 songs/day) |
| Entry plan | Standard $9.99/month, ≈140 songs | Standard $10/month, up to 2,400 credits |
| Higher plans | Pro $14.99 (≈280 songs), Ultra $19.99 (≈400) | Pro $30/month, up to 6,000 credits |
| Generation | 2 versions per produce in about 1–3 minutes | 2:10 or 0:32 songs, extendable |
| Lyrics | AI lyrics by section; edit any line or paste your own | Own lyrics; section edits on paid plans |
| Apps | Web only (no iOS/Android app) | Web + iOS (no official Android app) |
Prices in USD, monthly billing, checked 5 October 2026. Our estimates are marked ≈.
Choose Lyra Studio if you need song files you can keep
Every song you make in Lyra Studio can be downloaded as MP3, with no monthly download cap, including songs from the 15 free credits. It writes full lyrics by section in many languages, and each produce gives 2 versions in about 1–3 minutes. Plans start at $9.99/month (≈140 songs).
Choose Udio if sharing via udio.com links is enough
Udio lets you create songs of 2:10 or 0:32 that can be extended, with your own lyrics and section edits on paid plans. Since 29 October 2025 you cannot download audio, video or stems; songs are shared only via udio.com links. It has a web app and an iOS app.
On 29 October 2025, as part of its Universal Music Group partnership, Udio disabled downloading audio, video and stems. Songs can now be shared only via udio.com links.
Udio has announced a new licensed platform, but as of October 2026 we found no confirmation that it has launched.
Lyra Studio publishes this comparison, so we used only facts from Udio’s help center and Lyra Studio’s pricing page, checked on 5 October 2026. We did not rate audio quality. Udio states credits rather than songs for paid plans, so we list credits as published.
If you want to use your songs outside one website, for example in a video or a playlist, you need a file, and Lyra Studio provides MP3 downloads. If you only want to create and share links on udio.com, Udio still works for that.
No. As of October 2026, Udio has disabled downloading audio, video and stems since 29 October 2025, following its Universal Music Group partnership. Songs can be shared only via udio.com links.
Udio has announced a new licensed platform, but as of October 2026 we found no confirmation that it has launched. Downloads remain disabled on Udio.
Yes. Lyra Studio lets you download every song you make as MP3, with no monthly download cap, as of October 2026. Songs made with the 15 free credits new accounts get once (one song in 2 versions) can be downloaded too.
As of October 2026, Lyra Studio Standard is $9.99/month (≈140 songs), Pro $14.99 (≈280) and Ultra $19.99 (≈400). Udio Standard is $10/month for up to 2,400 credits and Pro is $30/month for up to 6,000 credits.
Neither has an Android app as of October 2026. Udio has a web app and an iOS app but no official Android app. Lyra Studio is a web app that works in the browser on phones and computers, with no iOS or Android app.
New accounts get 15 free credits — enough for one song in 2 versions. No card needed.
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