# Riff vs 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

- Riff profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/riff
- Suno profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/suno
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/riff-vs-suno
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## 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.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Riff | Suno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

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

## Platforms

| Platform | Riff | Suno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | No |

## Riff strengths

- 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

## Riff limitations

- 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 strengths

- 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

## Suno limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**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.