To use Suno, go to suno.com/create (or tap Create in the app), choose Simple mode and describe the song you want, or switch to Custom mode to add your own lyrics, styles and a title. Press Create and Suno makes your song, ready to play, extend, edit or share from your Library.
Suno is an AI music generator. You describe a song, or give it lyrics, and it produces a finished track with music and vocals as one audio file. Making something is easy. Knowing which plan lets you download and use what you make is where people get caught out, so I'll cover both.
Step 1: Sign up
Go to suno.com and sign up, or download the Suno app for iPhone or Android. You can start on the free plan. As of October 2026, Suno's pricing page says the free plan gives you 50 credits a day, access to its best free model (v6-mini) and standard features.
Step 2: Make a song in Simple mode
- Go to suno.com/create and select Simple.
- Write a description of what you want to hear: the genre, the mood, the instruments and the subject.
- If you want a particular singer, include it in the description. Suno says you can use the words male or female in Simple mode to guide the voice.
- Press Create and wait for your song.
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An upbeat acoustic folk song about opening a small coffee shop on a rainy Monday morning, warm female vocals, fingerpicked guitar, handclaps in the chorus.
Step 3: Use Custom mode for more control
Custom mode is where you take charge. Suno's steps are the same on the web and in the app:
- Tap Create, then switch on Custom.
- Enter your own lyrics, or let Suno write them for you. Switch on Instrumental if you don't want vocals.
- Enter your Styles (genre, instruments, voice) and any Advanced options.
- Add a Title, then tap Create.
Writing your own lyrics gives you the most predictable result. If you're stuck for words, my list of Suno prompts has style and lyric ideas to start from.
Step 4: Fix and finish your song
Your first version won't always be right. Suno has several tools to rework a song instead of starting again:
| Tool | What it does | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| Extend | Makes a song longer or gives it a new ending | Remix tools are listed on every plan |
| Cover | Makes a new version of a song | Remix tools are listed on every plan |
| Upload Audio | Turns a sound you recorded into music | Up to 8 minutes free, 30 minutes on Premier |
| Crop | Trims the beginning or end | Pro and Premier |
| Replace Section | Swaps out one part of a song | Pro and Premier |
| Extract Stems | Splits vocals and instruments into separate tracks | Pro and Premier |
For deeper editing, Premier includes Suno Studio, a web-based workstation where you can layer, arrange and edit stems, record audio and adjust tempo. You open it from the Studio icon under Create in the left-hand panel.
Step 5: Share or download
New songs are private by default, set to Private or Link Only. To make one public, go to your Library, tap the three dots next to the track and change its visibility. You download songs from your Library or Workspace through the More Actions menu.
Here's the catch most beginners miss. The free plan on Suno's pricing page lists no monthly song downloads and no commercial rights. So you can make and share songs for fun, but if you want to download tracks or use them in a business video, ad or podcast, you need a paid plan.
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Free, Pro or Premier?
Here's how Suno's plans compare, as of October 2026, in US dollars, billed monthly, from its pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Credits | Downloads | Commercial rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 a day | None | No |
| Pro | $8 | 2,500 a month | 20 a month | Yes |
| Premier | $24 | 10,000 a month | 60 a month | Yes |
Suno says credits included in a subscription don't carry over from day to day or month to month, so unused credits are lost. Credits you buy as a top-up don't expire, but you need an active subscription to use them. Paying yearly saves 20%, according to the pricing page.
Speed is the other difference you'll notice. Free songs go into a shared creation queue with up to four generations at once, while Pro and Premier get a priority queue with up to ten songs at a time. Paid plans also add Suno's advanced models (v6 and v6-wild), the option to record and create with your own voice, and custom models.
Tips for better Suno songs
- Name the genre and two or three instruments, not just a mood.
- Keep lyrics short and in clear verses and choruses.
- If a song is close, use Extend or Replace Section rather than starting again, so you keep what works.
- Check Suno's terms of service before using any song commercially, even on a paid plan, because Suno says the terms set limits on commercial use.
My advice
Start free and spend a few days learning how your descriptions change the result. When you've made something you want to use in your business, that's the moment to upgrade to Pro, because that's where downloads and commercial rights begin. If you're weighing it against other music tools first, my comparison of Suno and Udio sets out the differences.
Frequently asked questions
Is Suno free to use?
Yes, there's a free plan. As of October 2026, Suno's pricing page lists 50 credits a day and its best free model, but no monthly song downloads and no commercial rights.
Can I use Suno songs commercially?
Only on a paid plan. Pro and Premier include commercial use rights, while the free plan doesn't. Suno also points to its terms of service for limitations on commercial use.
What's the difference between Simple and Custom mode in Suno?
Simple mode turns a description into a song. Custom mode lets you add your own lyrics or let Suno write them, choose Instrumental, set Styles and Advanced options, and add a title.
Do Suno credits roll over?
No. Suno says credits included in subscriptions don't carry over from day to day or month to month. Purchased top-up credits don't expire but need an active subscription.
Are my Suno songs public?
Not at first. New songs are set to Private or Link Only by default, and you can change a song's visibility from your Library.
