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Riff vs Suno

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Riff is listed under Productivity and Suno under Audio & Speech AI. Suno scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.8 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Riff is available on Chrome Extension. Only Suno is available on Web, iOS and Android.

Best overall

Suno

  • Hobbyist music makers
  • Content creators
  • Songwriters
  • Podcasters

Choose Riff if

  • You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
  • Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
  • Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.

Choose Suno if

  • You want a tool built for quick song drafts from a text prompt.
  • Creates full songs with vocals and lyrics from a short prompt or your own lyrics.
  • Free plan with 50 daily credits and access to v6-mini.
Best for beginners
Riff
Best for business
Suno

Features

16 features compared.

  • On-device AI
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • Replies and comments
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • DM replies and first messages
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • Riff a post
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • Dials
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • Repurposing
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • Voices and presets
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • Never sends for you
    Riff
    Available
    Suno
    Not available
  • v6 models
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Text, lyrics and audio inputs
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Section editing
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Mashups and sampling
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Stem separation
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Suno Studio
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Custom models and own voice
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available
  • Mobile apps
    Riff
    Not available
    Suno
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Riff
    Free
    Suno
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Riff
    Yes
    Suno
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Riff
    $0
    Suno
    $0
  • Plans
    Riff
    1 plan
    Suno
    3 plans

Riff plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free to use with no account, subscription or payment

    • Replies and comments
    • DM replies
    • Post and thread drafting
    • On-device Gemini Nano
    • No API key

Suno plans

  • Free

    $0

    50 credits per day for non-commercial use

    • 50 daily credits
    • v6-mini model
    • 4 concurrent generations
    • Audio upload up to 8 minutes
    • No commercial use

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $10/month

    2,500 credits per month with commercial use; $8 per month billed annually

    • 2,500 monthly credits
    • v6 and v6-wild models
    • 20 song downloads per month
    • Up to 10 concurrent generations
    • Audio upload up to 30 minutes
    • Stem separation
    • Custom models
    • Own voice upload

  • Premier

    $30/month

    10,000 credits per month plus Suno Studio; $24 per month billed annually

    • 10,000 monthly credits
    • v6 and v6-wild models
    • 60 song downloads per month
    • Suno Studio
    • Personas
    • Advanced stem split
    • Add vocals or instruments to existing songs

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Riff
7.8overall
Suno
8.7overall

  • Ease of Use

    Riff
    8.0
    Suno
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Riff
    7.5
    Suno
    Not rated

  • Output Quality

    Riff
    6.8
    Suno
    Not rated

  • Privacy

    Riff
    9.0
    Suno
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Riff
    7.5
    Suno
    Not rated

  • Vocal Realism & Emotion

    Riff
    Not rated
    Suno
    8.8

  • Musical Composition & Arrangement

    Riff
    Not rated
    Suno
    8.5

  • Genre Versatility

    Riff
    Not rated
    Suno
    9.0

  • Generation Speed

    Riff
    Not rated
    Suno
    8.7

  • Audio Quality (WAV Export)

    Riff
    Not rated
    Suno
    8.3

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Riff

Pros

  • Free, with no account, subscription or API key
  • Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
  • Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
  • Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
  • Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

Cons

  • Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
  • Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
  • Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
  • Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

Suno

Pros

  • Creates full songs with vocals and lyrics from a short prompt or your own lyrics
  • Free plan with 50 daily credits and access to v6-mini
  • Edits a single section, line or word without regenerating the song
  • Web, iOS and Android apps
  • Premier includes Suno Studio with MIDI, effects and multitrack export

Cons

  • Free plan songs cannot be used commercially and are owned by Suno
  • Song downloads are capped at 20 per month on Pro and 60 on Premier, with none on the free plan
  • Suno Studio, personas and advanced stem splitting require the $30 Premier plan
  • Music made entirely by AI may not qualify for copyright protection
  • No public self-serve API; Universal Music Group and Sony Music lawsuits against Suno are reported as still ongoing

Platforms

  • Web
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Supported
  • Windows
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Supported
  • Android
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Supported
  • API
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Riff
    Not supported
    Suno
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Riff
    Supported
    Suno
    Not supported

Company

  • Company
    Riff
    Zima Media OÜ
    Suno
    Suno, Inc.
  • Headquarters
    Riff
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Suno
    Cambridge, MA
  • Listing
    Riff
    Claimed
    Suno
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Riff better than Suno?

It depends on your workflow. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts. Suno is built for quick song drafts from a text prompt.

What are the key feature differences between Riff and Suno?

Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device. Suno: Turn text prompts, lyrics or audio into complete songs with vocals.

Does Riff or Suno have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Riff is free and Suno is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Riff or Suno?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.