# AudioPod vs Udio: Can You Still Download Your Songs?

Udio's songs stayed inside its platform after its October 2025 settlement with Universal Music: downloads were switched off, apart from a 48-hour window, while it moved to a licensed service. On AudioPod you download every track you generate, split it into stems and convert it to MIDI.

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Last updated: 2026-10-14

## Summary

If you need files you can take away, AudioPod. If a label-licensed walled garden matters more than downloads, watch Udio's new platform.

AudioPod vs Udio for AI music. Udio disabled downloads after its October 2025 Universal Music settlement. What that means, checked 2026-10-14.

## AudioPod

AudioPod's Music Studio generates songs, instrumentals, rap and samples in 50+ languages. Every track downloads; split it into stems, convert to MIDI, or finish it in the web DAW.

## Udio

Udio is an AI song generator. Press coverage reports that after settling with Universal Music Group in late October 2025 it disabled downloads (with a brief 48-hour window for existing songs) while it transitions to a licensed platform. Check Udio's current terms before relying on downloads.

## Who each suits

- AudioPod: Anyone who needs the actual audio file: creators, producers, video editors.
- Udio: Listeners and fans who are happy to create and play songs inside Udio.

## Side-by-side

| Category | AudioPod | Udio | Edge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Download your songs | Yes | Disabled after the Oct 2025 settlement | AudioPod |
| Label-licensed platform | No | Announced with Universal Music | Udio |
| Stem separation | Yes | Unknown | Unverified |
| Audio to MIDI | Yes | Unknown | Unverified |
| Commercial use | Paid plans or purchased credits | Unknown — check current terms | Unverified |

## Recommendation

Move active projects to a tool that lets you download and stem your music; keep Udio only for listening inside its platform.

## Switching from Udio

1. Save the prompts and lyrics from your Udio library.
2. Recreate the tracks in AudioPod Music Studio from those prompts.
3. Download, split into stems, or convert to MIDI as you need.

## FAQ

**Can I still download songs from Udio?**
Press coverage from October 2025 says downloads were disabled after the Universal Music settlement, apart from a 48-hour window. Check Udio's current terms.

**What is the cheapest AI music generator that lets me download?**
AudioPod's free plan covers about 5 minutes of music a month (personal use); pay-as-you-go covers about 7 minutes per $1 with commercial rights.

## Sources

- [Digital Music News — Udio disables downloads after UMG deal (2025-10-31)](https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/31/udio-downloads-disabled-umg-deal/) (checked 2026-10-14)
- [Digital Music News — Udio reopens downloads for 48 hours (2025-10-31)](https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/10/31/udio-umg-deal-downloads-resumed-48-hours/) (checked 2026-10-14)
- [AudioPod pricing](https://audiopod.ai/pricing) (checked 2026-10-14)

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