Best AI Sound Effect Generators in 2026
Updated
In short: Async is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Sonilo and HueFold. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Sonilo. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Morphic at $4/mo.
AI sound effect generators offer a way to create audio clips from written prompts, reference inputs, or both. Sonilo, Noiz AI, and Mirelo are the first entries, followed by SeedAudio and SFX Studio. Compared on text-to-sound and reference input, the options also vary in maximum clip length and download formats. Consider whether your project can start from a description alone or benefits from a reference, then check that clip limits and file types suit the intended use. The comparison also includes commercial use, API access, free plans, and paid starting prices, all of which may matter when planning production or integration.
28 AI sound effect generators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Async iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 2 Sonilo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$11.99/mo Text-to-sound: YesReference input: NoMaximum clip length: 180 s
- 3 HueFold Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free
- 4 Noiz AI iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Text-to-sound: YesReference input: Yes
- 5 Phaser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 6 Morphic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$4/mo
- 7 AudioGen No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Text-to-sound: YesReference input: Yes
- 8 Mirelo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€20/mo Text-to-sound: YesMaximum clip length: 60 s
- 9 SeedAudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$9.95/mo Text-to-sound: YesReference input: YesMaximum clip length: 120 s
- 10 SFX Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$9.50/mo Text-to-sound: YesReference input: Yes
- 11 Autunes No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0₹599/mo Text-to-sound: YesMaximum clip length: 30 s
- 12 VTS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Text-to-sound: YesReference input: Yes
- 13 LoudMe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$14.99/mo
- 14 HunyuanVideo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 15 AI SFX Lab No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Text-to-sound: YesMaximum clip length: 22 s
- 16 Creen No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Text-to-sound: YesReference input: No
- 17 EzAudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Text-to-sound: YesReference input: Yes
- 18 Pixazo AI SFX Generator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3BRL 24.92/mo Text-to-sound: YesReference input: No
- 19 Resemble AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 20 FlowSpeech Sound Effects No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Text-to-sound: Yes
- 21 MakeSFX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Text-to-sound: YesMaximum clip length: 30 s
- 22 Sonicker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Text-to-sound: Yes
- 23 Sony Woosh No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Text-to-sound: Yes
- 24 SoundFactory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Text-to-sound: Yes
- 25 MMAudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Text-to-sound: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which AI sound effect generator is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Async is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.8. Sonilo is second and HueFold third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Morphic has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.