Artlist has a clean catalog.
But it cannot generate, split, or copyright-check.
Tonr gives you a library, generation, 6-stem separation, and a 70 million song copyright checker in one flat subscription.
Artlist has a well-curated catalog of 25,000 plus tracks and a simple lifetime-per-video license. Their UI is polished and their coverage of cinematic and vlog music is strong. This page is for creators who want more than a licensing library: on-demand generation, clean stems, and a copyright checker they can run before hitting publish.
Tonr vs Artlist
A factual side-by-side. No spin.
| Feature | Tonr | Artlist |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9.99 / month (billed annually) |
| AI music generation | ||
| 6-stem separation | ||
| Video-to-music scoring | ||
| Catalog size | Hundreds plus generation | 25,000 plus human composed |
| Copyright checker | 70M songs | |
| License | Unsplash-style, keep forever | Lifetime per video |
| Free tier |
Why creators switch to Tonr
Three specific reasons, straight from the people who moved.
Generation fills the catalog gaps
Artlist is library-only. If none of their 25,000 tracks fit your edit, you compromise. Tonr generates a scored track from your footage in under a minute.
Stems included, not a separate tool
Artlist does not separate stems. You would pay LALAL.ai on top. Tonr includes 6-stem separation on Pro so you can mute vocals for a voice-over or solo drums for a transition.
A copyright checker you can actually run
Artlist asserts its library is cleared but gives you no tool to verify third-party tracks. Tonr includes a free 70 million song checker you can run on any audio, Artlist or not.
Pricing, side by side
Same dollar, more product.
Artlist
CompetitorAnnual billing, social only
Annual billing, monetized and client work
Brand and agency plans
Tonr
One platform- 10 credits per month
- Browse and stream unlimited
- Copyright checker
- Personal use
- 200 credits per month
- Commercial license
- 6-stem separation
- Video-to-music scoring
- Keep tracks after cancel
- 600 credits per month
- Team seats
- Higher monthly usage limits
- API access
Switching questions
The practical stuff creators ask before they move.
Is Tonr's catalog as big as Artlist's?
Not yet. Artlist has 25,000 plus curated tracks. Tonr has hundreds of curated tracks plus on-demand generation, which fills most gaps. For heavily genre-specific human-composed work, Artlist still has a size advantage today.
What about Artlist's license model?
Artlist's lifetime-per-video license is a real feature. Tonr works differently: you license the track itself, not a specific video, so you can reuse it across projects. Both are perpetual for content you have already shipped.
Can I use Tonr for YouTube and client work?
Yes. Pro and Business include a commercial license with no attribution required, including for client and brand work. Free tier is personal use only.
How long does it take to switch?
Usually under ten minutes. Sign up at tonr.app, browse the library, generate a track, and compare against what you would have picked from Artlist. Keep your Artlist subscription running until you are sure.
Library plus generation.
One subscription.
No credit card · Keep your tracks forever · 70M song copyright checker