Udio Licensing and Commercial Use
How to use Udio music commercially without legal issues. A clear breakdown of licensing terms and what's allowed under each plan.
Disclaimer: This summary is for educational purposes. Terms of service change—always verify current terms on Udio's website before making commercial decisions.
Overview
Udio is known for its high-quality audio output and musical coherence. Like its competitor Suno, Udio offers different licensing terms based on your subscription plan.
Understanding these terms is essential if you plan to use Udio-generated music in videos, games, podcasts, or any commercial project.
Plan Differences
Free Plan
- Personal, non-commercial use only
- Cannot monetize on YouTube, TikTok, etc.
- Cannot use in paid products or services
- Attribution may be required
Paid Plans (Standard/Pro)
- Commercial use permitted
- Monetization on social platforms allowed
- Use in client work permitted
- No attribution required
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SubscribeCommercial Use Rights
With a paid Udio subscription, you can use generated music commercially in:
- Monetized YouTube videos and podcasts
- Social media content with ads/sponsorships
- Video games and apps
- Corporate videos and presentations
- Client projects (freelance work)
- Background music for commercial venues
However, commercial rights from Udio grant you a license to use—not copyright ownership. As we explain in our copyright guide, AI-generated music may not be copyrightable.
Restrictions
Even with a paid plan, certain uses are prohibited:
Not Allowed
- Training AI models: Cannot use outputs to train competing AI
- Claiming exclusivity: Cannot prevent others from using similar AI content
- Impersonation: Cannot create content that falsely claims to be by real artists
- Illegal content: Standard prohibitions on harmful or infringing content
- Redistribution: Cannot resell Udio outputs as stock music or samples
Best Practices
- 1Verify your plan. Make sure you're on a paid plan before using commercially.
- 2Keep records. Save your generation history and subscription receipts.
- 3Check for updates. Terms change—review periodically.
- 4Disclose AI use. Be transparent about AI-generated content where appropriate or required.
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