Best Songwriting Software in 2026
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In short: Suno is ranked #1 of 30 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Song Cage and Songkeeper Studio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Song Cage. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Songkeeper Studio at $0.99/mo.
From capturing a lyric to shaping chords or a melody, songwriting software covers several parts of the creative process. Compare lyric, chord and melody tools with demo recording and collaboration options to see what supports your way of working. Song Cage, Songkeeper Studio and Zoundroom begin the ranking, followed by Suno and Suonote. Platform support can help check fit with your devices, while the song library limit may matter as you collect ideas. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical points to consider alongside the features, whether you write independently or share work with others.
30 songwriting software 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 Suno iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$8/mo
- 2 Song Cage iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: Yes
- 3 Songkeeper Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$0.99/mo Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: Yes
- 4 Songzap iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$1.67/mo Lyric tools: YesChord tools: Yes
- 5 Zoundroom iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€4.99/mo Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: Yes
- 6 SongScribe iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: No
- 7 Udio iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$10/mo
- 8 Demo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: No
- 9 Chordbot iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Lyric tools: NoChord tools: YesMelody tools: No
- 10 SONGTAKE iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Lyric tools: NoChord tools: NoMelody tools: No
- 11 Suonote iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: Yes
- 12 Topline iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Lyric tools: Yes
- 13 Kordra Capture iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Lyric tools: YesChord tools: Yes
- 14 LyricStudio iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Lyric tools: Yes
- 15 SundayMusic iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8Free Lyric tools: YesChord tools: Yes
- 16 MasterWriter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Lyric tools: YesChord tools: NoMelody tools: Yes
- 17 Songwriter's Pad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Lyric tools: Yes
- 18 Hookpad No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$7.99/mo Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: Yes
- 19 Nitesong No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$9/mo Lyric tools: YesChord tools: YesMelody tools: Yes
- 20 SongSmith.io No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Lyric tools: YesChord tools: Yes
- 21 Songcraft No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$5/mo Lyric tools: YesChord tools: Yes
- 22 Mureka No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$8/mo
- 23 Boomy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 24 Lyriq No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Lyric tools: Yes
- 25 Songcraft Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Lyric tools: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which songwriting software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Suno is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.9. Song Cage is second and Songkeeper Studio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Songkeeper Studio has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.99/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.