# Is Udio still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. Udio is live and price-verified as of Sep 8, 2026.**

Category: AI Music Generation

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $10/mo
- Free tier: yes (permanent)
- Verified: Sep 8, 2026 · price source: https://www.udio.com

## What it is

Udio generates full vocal tracks from text prompts and long rivaled Suno on audio quality. After settling with Universal Music Group in October 2025, it moved into a walled garden, so users still create inside the app but cannot download tracks or post them to Spotify or YouTube. Sony and Warner cases were still open in 2026, and a jointly built licensed service is due later.
Sources: musicbusinessworldwide.com (https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-music-settles-udio-lawsuit-strikes-deal-for-licensed-ai-music-platform/) · chartlex.com (https://www.chartlex.com/blog/business/udio-umg-walled-garden-explained-2026) · udio.com (https://www.udio.com)

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## Options

- The best AI Music Generation: https://verdict.tools/best/ai-music-generation

## FAQ

### Is Udio shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Udio as of Sep 8, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does Udio cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $10/mo (verified Sep 8, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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