Last updated: February 2026
Yes, you can legally sell Suno music. With a Pro or Premier subscription, you own full commercial rights to everything you generate. This guide covers 7 proven methods to turn AI-generated music into real income—from streaming royalties to custom services.
For a complete overview, see our complete guide to Suno prompts.
Before monetizing any Suno music, you need commercial rights. Here's the breakdown:
| Plan | Price | Commercial Rights | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No commercial use | Learning and personal projects |
| Pro | $10/month | Full commercial rights | Side income, testing the market |
| Premier | $30/month | Full commercial rights + priority queue | Serious monetization, high volume |
Key Point: Commercial rights mean YOU own the music. Suno doesn't take royalties. Once generated, the track is yours to sell, license, or distribute however you want.
Distribute your Suno tracks to all major streaming platforms. You earn royalties every time someone streams your music.
How to start:
Income potential: $0.003-0.005 per stream. 100k streams = ~$400. Volume is key.
Upload tracks to libraries where YouTubers, filmmakers, and advertisers license background music.
Best platforms:
Income potential: $20-200 per track per month (varies widely by quality and genre)
Offer custom music creation on freelance platforms. YouTubers, podcasters, and businesses need intros, outros, and background music constantly.
Where to sell:
Pricing:
Income potential: $500-3,000/month with active marketing
License your music for use in commercials, films, TV shows, and video games. This is where the big money is.
How to get started:
Income potential: $100-10,000+ per placement (varies dramatically by usage)
Create and sell instrumental beats to rappers, singers, and content creators.
Platforms:
Typical pricing tiers:
Income potential: $200-2,000/month for established sellers
Create a YouTube channel of background music for studying, working, sleeping, or relaxing. These channels can grow passively with the right positioning.
Strategy:
Income potential: $500-5,000/month at scale (varies by niche and audience)
Mint your tracks as NFTs and sell them to collectors. The market has cooled since 2021, but dedicated platforms still exist.
Platforms:
Income potential: Highly variable. Some tracks sell for thousands; most sell for little.
Important: While Suno grants you commercial rights, there are still rules to follow to protect yourself legally.
Raw Suno output is good, but these steps make it sell-ready:
Download WAV files when available. For stems, use Suno Studio to separate tracks.
Use free tools like LANDR or BandLab's mastering to get proper loudness levels (-14 LUFS for streaming).
For stock libraries and sync, create:
Tag your tracks thoroughly:
Let's be honest about what to expect:
Reality Check: Most successful Suno monetizers treat it as a side income, not a get-rich-quick scheme. The $10/month Suno subscription can pay for itself quickly, but replacing a full income takes consistent effort over months.
Yes, but only with a paid Suno subscription. Free tier music cannot be used commercially. Pro ($10/month) and Premier ($30/month) subscribers own full commercial rights to their generations and can sell, license, or distribute them.
Yes. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms accept AI-generated music through distributors like DistroKid and TuneCore. There's no requirement to disclose that music was AI-generated.
Spotify pays approximately $0.003-0.005 per stream. Earnings vary based on listener location and subscription type. A track with 100,000 streams might earn $300-500. Many creators focus on volume, creating dozens of tracks for playlist placement.
No. Suno-generated music is original and won't trigger Content ID claims. However, don't use copyrighted lyrics or reference specific artists in prompts to avoid potential issues.
Custom music services on Fiverr or Upwork offer the fastest path to income. YouTubers and podcasters constantly need intros, outros, and background music. You can charge $25-100+ per custom track with quick turnaround.
Generally, no. There's no legal requirement to disclose AI involvement. However, some sync libraries and clients specifically want "human-composed" music, so check terms of service and be honest if asked directly.
Yes, with a paid subscription. Many creators use Suno for channel intros, background music, and original soundtracks. It won't trigger copyright claims since you own the music.
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