AIVA alternative for creators
AIVA is a composition assistant with MIDI export and editing, popular with composers who want to keep working on a piece. Sonvela focuses on finished audio from a prompt for people who need a usable track quickly.
Last reviewed 20 October 2026
| Aspect | AIVA | Sonvela |
|---|---|---|
| MIDI export | Yes | No, audio only |
| Entry paid plan | €11 a month billed annually | $9 a month, or $84 a year |
| Monetisation on entry plan | Limited to listed platforms | Online content on any platform |
| Copyright on entry plan | Owned by AIVA | See our licensing page |
| Editing generated music | In-app editor | Edit the prompt or lyrics and generate again |
AIVA’s published plans
AIVA’s pricing page lists Free (3 downloads a month, AIVA owns the copyright, credit required), Standard (€11 a month billed annually, 15 downloads, AIVA owns the copyright, limited monetisation) and Pro (€33 a month billed annually, 300 downloads, you own the copyright, full monetisation, WAV). Prices exclude VAT.
Source: www.aiva.ai/pricing, checked 20 October 2026. Plans change, so confirm on their site before buying.
Sonvela’s plans
Every plan makes full songs with vocals or instrumentals. Starter is $9 a month for 60 songs, Creator $19 for 250 with songs up to 3 minutes and client work, and Studio $39 for 800 with songs up to 4 minutes and streaming distribution. There is no free tier. See pricing and licensing.
Choose AIVA if
- You want MIDI to edit in a DAW
- You compose orchestral pieces and want to keep refining them
- You need copyright ownership and can pay for Pro
Choose Sonvela if
- You need finished audio fast
- You make videos, podcasts or ads rather than scores
- You want a commercial licence on the cheapest plan