Head-to-head · AI Background Music Generators
Loudly vs 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 scoreSoundful · 4.0/10
- Free planboth
Soundful scores higher on our rubric for ai background music generators: 4.0 against 3.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #1.
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 3.8/10 Visit ↗ | Soundful 4.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| 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 | Not published | Not published |
| 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 published | Not published |
| Stem downloads | Not published | Not published |
| Loop controls | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Tracks per month | Not published | Not published |
| YouTube Content ID terms | Not published | Not published |
| Download formats | mp3_and_wav | mp3_and_wav |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
- Loudly3.8/10 · Free plan
A music creation suite for creators who need generation, stems, remixing and distribution.
Visit LoudlyFull verdict → - Soundful4.0/10 · 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 Sep 2026





