Solmi vs Sondo: AI Music Video Generator Comparison

Sondo is an AI music video maker built around its iOS and Android apps, with a web creator too: upload a song and a character photo, and it builds a storyline from the song's rhythm, emotion, and lyrics. Solmi turns a finished song into a storyboarded music video with a performer who lip-syncs the lyrics, on the web and in native iOS and Android apps.

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The short answer

Choose Solmi if you want Suno import and a storyboard you edit in plain language, on the web as well as in the iOS and Android apps. Choose Sondo if you make videos mostly on your phone and want the app to build a storyline from one song and one photo; its App Store plans start at $9.99/week.

Solmi vs Sondo at a glance

FeatureSolmiSondo
Best forFinished music videos from a song you already have, with storyboarded shots and lip-synced performersPhone-first creators who want a storyline built from a song and one photo
InputMP3 or WAV upload, or a Suno share linkAudio upload plus a character photo and a description; no Suno link import
Lip-sync to lyricsYes: lyrics are auto-detected and the performer lip-syncs to themYes: Sing shots lip-sync the character
Storyboard editingYes: a shot-by-shot storyboard you edit in plain language, with per-shot regenerateYes: edit the storyline before rendering, and regenerate single shots after
Consistent performer from your photosYes: cast from your photos and kept consistent across scenesBuilt from a main (and optional supporting) character photo
Languages14 for lyric detection and lip-sync: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, VietnameseNot listed
Aspect ratios16:9 or 9:1616:9 or 9:16, fixed after generation
Max resolution1080p on paid plans (the free preview is 480p)Not listed
Free tierOne-time 100 music-video credits (one 20-second 480p preview with a watermark), no card.A free trial; non-commercial use
Entry paid planPlus: $35/month for 2,000 credits (roughly 3–7 one-minute music videos)$9.99/week for 800 credits; $59.99/year for 8,000 credits
Mobile appsYes: iOS and Android, plus the web appYes: iOS and Android, plus a web creator

Competitor details checked September 2026; confirm current pricing on their site. "Not listed" means we have not confirmed that detail.

Where Sondo is better

Sondo is the better pick if you make videos mostly on your phone and want the app to build the storyline for you from a song and one photo, then touch up single shots afterwards.

  • A simple phone-first flow: one song and one character photo become a music video with a storyline.
  • Sing shots lip-sync the character, and lyric subtitles are on by default.
  • Edit the storyline before rendering, then regenerate single shots or reorder scenes afterwards.
  • Native iOS and Android apps, plus a web creator.

Where Solmi is better

Solmi is the better pick if you start from a Suno link. It runs on the web and in native iOS and Android apps with one shared credit balance, and lip-syncs a performer cast from your photos to lyrics detected in 14 languages. Its Plus plan ($35/month) covers roughly 3–7 one-minute music videos.

Where Sondo falls short

  • No Suno link import: you upload the audio file.
  • 16:9 or 9:16 only, with no 1:1, and the shape can't be changed after generation.
  • Commercial use needs a paid plan; free and trial videos are for personal use only.
  • Songs must be between 30 seconds and 6 minutes long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solmi a Sondo alternative?

Yes. Both turn a finished song into a music video automatically, lip-sync a character, and run on phones and the web. Sondo builds the storyline for you from one song and one photo; Solmi drafts a storyboard you edit in plain language and imports Suno links.

How much do Sondo and Solmi cost?

In the App Store, Sondo's VIP plan is $9.99/week, $29.99/month, or $59.99/year; on the web, $9.99/week buys 800 credits and $59.99/year buys 8,000. Solmi's Plus plan is $35/month for 2,000 credits (roughly 3–7 one-minute music videos), with Creator ($85) and Pro ($135) above it.

Does Sondo have a web version?

Yes. Sondo is built around its iOS and Android apps and also has a web creator. Solmi runs in the browser and in native iOS and Android apps, and one account shares a single credit balance across all three.

Does Sondo lip-sync the lyrics?

Yes. Sondo's Sing shot type lip-syncs your character, and lyric subtitles are on by default. Solmi detects the lyrics in 14 languages and lip-syncs a performer cast from your photos.

Can I try Sondo and Solmi for free?

Sondo offers a free trial, and its free and trial videos are for personal, non-commercial use. Solmi gives every new account a one-time 100 music-video credits, enough for one 20-second 480p preview of your song with a watermark, and no card is needed. Solmi's paid plans remove the watermark and include commercial use.