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Head-to-head · AI Background Music Generators

Loudly vs Soundful

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Loudly #1 in AI Background Music Generators 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Loudly
Soundful #6 in AI Background Music Generators 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Soundful

Loudly leads on 0 checks, Soundful on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLoudly · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

Loudly scores higher on our rubric for ai background music generators: 8.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Loudly is the better fit for creators needing stems, remixing and distribution. Soundful is the better fit for creators who want stems and SoundCloud distribution.

  • Loudly fits best

    Creators needing stems, remixing and distribution

  • Soundful fits best

    Creators who want stems and SoundCloud distribution

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Side by side

Feature Loudly 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Soundful 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.7
Ranking #1 in AI Background Music Generators #6 in AI Background Music Generators
Best for Creators needing stems, remixing and distribution Creators who want stems and SoundCloud distribution
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Loudly 0/3 · Soundful 0/3
Video sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Stem downloads Not checked yet Not checked yet
Loop controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Tracks per month Not checked yet Not checked yet
YouTube Content ID terms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Download formats mp3_and_wav mp3_and_wav
Our review
Pros
  • Generate by prompt or formula with detailed track controls
  • Download WAV or MP3 tracks and separated instrument stems
  • Remix uploads and distribute music to streaming platforms
  • Unlimited track generation is included on listed plans.
  • Choose styles, genres, templates, key, and BPM for instrumental tracks.
  • Eligible plans offer STEM packs with MIDI and SoundCloud distribution.
Cons
  • Free access comes with limited features and usage allowances
  • Commercial rights depend on plan and licensing terms
  • Distribution and higher allowances require a plan that includes Distro Plus or Pro
  • The Free plan allows only one MP3 download per month.
  • The Free plan includes a personal license; commercial use is on premium plans.
  • It is web-based and does not support vocal generation or audio uploads.
Our verdict

Loudly is an online AI music creation platform for musicians, producers, video creators, advertisers, podcasters and other professionals. It combines prompt-based and formula-based generation with controls for genre, BPM, key, duration,…

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Soundful generates original instrumental music from styles, genres, and templates through a web-based platform. It is aimed at hobbyists, artists, producers, social-media creators, agencies, and businesses that need music for content or…

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  1. LoudlyAI Background Music Generators 8.8Free plan
  2. SoundfulAI Background Music Generators 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Loudly — where it wins

    • Generate by prompt or formula with detailed track controls
    • Download WAV or MP3 tracks and separated instrument stems
    • Remix uploads and distribute music to streaming platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access comes with limited features and usage allowances
    • Commercial rights depend on plan and licensing terms
    • Distribution and higher allowances require a plan that includes Distro Plus or Pro

  • Soundful — where it wins

    • Unlimited track generation is included on listed plans.
    • Choose styles, genres, templates, key, and BPM for instrumental tracks.
    • Eligible plans offer STEM packs with MIDI and SoundCloud distribution.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows only one MP3 download per month.
    • The Free plan includes a personal license; commercial use is on premium plans.
    • It is web-based and does not support vocal generation or audio uploads.
  • Loudly8.8/10 · Free plan

    A music creation suite for creators who need generation, stems, remixing and distribution.

    Visit LoudlyFull verdict →
  • Soundful7.7/10 · Free plan

    Generate instrumental tracks by style, then download audio or export stems on eligible plans.

    Visit SoundfulFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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