AIVA
AIVA is one of the oldest AI composers, known for orchestral and cinematic music with a built-in editor and MIDI export. Its Standard plan allows monetization on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram. The Pro plan transfers copyright to you.
TL;DR
Creators who want orchestral or cinematic AI scores they can edit note by note, and who stream on Twitch or YouTube. Where you can use it: Twitch unconfirmed, YouTube safe with steps, TikTok safe with steps, Instagram safe with steps, Kick safe with steps. No credit needed.
Where is AIVA safe to use?
Based on AIVA's own license terms, checked October 2026. “Copyright-free” on one platform doesn't mean safe everywhere, so we check each one.
- Safe
- Safe with steps
- Not allowed
- Not confirmed
| Twitch live streams | Safe with steps Standard plan or higher. AIVA names Twitch among the allowed platforms. |
|---|---|
| Twitch VODs, clips & highlights | Not confirmed AIVA says nothing about Audible Magic or VOD muting. |
| YouTube videos & live streams | Safe with steps Standard plan or higher. AIVA doesn't explain how to clear a Content ID claim. |
| TikTok | Safe with steps Standard plan or higher; TikTok is named. |
| Instagram Reels & Live | Safe with steps Standard plan or higher; Instagram is named. |
| Kick | Safe with steps Kick is NOT on the Standard plan's list, so monetized Kick streams need Pro. |
AIVA at a glance
- Price
- From €11/mo
- Catalog
- Unlimited (AI)
- Credit
- Not required
- Use it without a credit
- Contains
- AI music
Genres
- Cinematic
- Orchestral
- Ambient
- Electronic
- Pop
- Rock
- Jazz
- Lo-fi
Company
AIVA Technologies (Luxembourg), founded 2016
Includes
- MIDI export
- Built-in editor
- Upload a reference track for style
- WAV (Pro)
Which plan you need
Standard (€11/mo + VAT billed yearly; third-party sources say €15 if billed monthly) lets you monetize ONLY on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram, with 15 downloads a month. Pro (€33/mo yearly, about €49 monthly) gives you the copyright and no platform limits. USD figure is an approximate conversion of €11.
Can you monetize?
Standard: monetize on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram only. Pro: monetize anywhere and you own the copyright. Free: no monetization.
Content ID, claims, and VOD mutes
AIVA's license doesn't mention Content ID. Pro users own the copyright and could register their own tracks through a distributor. AIVA publishes no claim-clearing process.
Not sure how claims, strikes, and mutes differ? Read our DMCA guide.
Watch out for
- Standard only covers YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram. Kick, Facebook and others need Pro.
- AIVA keeps the copyright on Free and Standard tracks.
- Standard gives just 15 downloads a month, with tracks up to 5 minutes.
- AIVA's legal page doesn't clearly say whether licenses continue after you cancel.
AI music: what to know
- Who owns what you make
- Free and Standard: AIVA owns the copyright and you get a license. Pro: AIVA assigns the copyright to you.
- What you need for monetized content
- Standard for monetizing on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram; Pro for any other commercial use.
- Claim risk
- Low to medium. AIVA doesn't register tracks, but Pro users own their copyright and could put tracks into Content ID. Only use tracks you generated yourself.
- Training data & lawsuits
- No label lawsuits or licensing settlements involving AIVA found.
AIVA FAQ
Is AIVA safe to use on Twitch?
Yes, with conditions. Live streams: Standard plan or higher. AIVA names Twitch among the allowed platforms. VODs and clips: AIVA says nothing about Audible Magic or VOD muting.
Will AIVA music get my YouTube videos claimed?
Yes, with conditions. Standard plan or higher. AIVA doesn't explain how to clear a Content ID claim. AIVA's license doesn't mention Content ID. Pro users own the copyright and could register their own tracks through a distributor. AIVA publishes no claim-clearing process.
Can I use AIVA on TikTok, Instagram, or Kick?
TikTok: Yes, with conditions. Standard plan or higher; TikTok is named. Instagram: Yes, with conditions. Standard plan or higher; Instagram is named. Kick: Yes, with conditions. Kick is NOT on the Standard plan's list, so monetized Kick streams need Pro.
Is AIVA free?
No, it's paid. Pricing: From €11/mo. Standard (€11/mo + VAT billed yearly; third-party sources say €15 if billed monthly) lets you monetize ONLY on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram, with 15 downloads a month. Pro (€33/mo yearly, about €49 monthly) gives you the copyright and no platform limits. USD figure is an approximate conversion of €11.
Do I need to credit AIVA?
No, credit isn't required. Not required on Standard or Pro. The free plan requires a credit to AIVA, but free tracks can't be monetized anyway.
Can I monetize content that uses AIVA?
Standard: monetize on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram only. Pro: monetize anywhere and you own the copyright. Free: no monetization.
Who owns music made with AIVA?
Free and Standard: AIVA owns the copyright and you get a license. Pro: AIVA assigns the copyright to you. Standard for monetizing on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Instagram; Pro for any other commercial use.