A YuE2 alternative without hosting a GPU
Full songs from one prompt. $0.0095 per song. Built for apps and AI agents.
YuE2 is an open-source music generation release with editable musical scores. Its official project provides a self-hosted runtime and an agent skill. The project does not list a hosted API price per song. Your cost depends on the GPU, runtime and hosting you choose.
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What a full song costs
BlueMetal charges once per song, including prompt preparation and lyrics. YuE2 self-hosting has no fixed per-song rate to compare; hardware and hosting costs vary.
No hosted per-song price listed by the official project.
| Provider | Published rate | Per song | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueMetal | $0.0095 per song | $0.0095 | Flat, any length. Prompt preparation and lyrics included. |
| YuE2 self-hosted | Hardware and hosting costs vary | Not a fixed rate | No hosted per-song price listed by the official project. |
List prices from each provider's public pricing page or model card, checked September 2026. Per-minute and per-second rates are shown for a 3-minute song. Subscription tiers, volume discounts and free credit vary by provider. Prices change; check theirs before you decide.
Compare the developer experience
| Feature | BlueMetal | YuE2 official self-hosted release |
|---|---|---|
| Price per song | $0.0095 flat, including prompt preparation | No fixed hosted price; hardware costs vary |
| Song length | Full songs; the same price at any length | Full songs; depends on generation settings |
| Formats | MP3, WAV and FLAC at 48 kHz stereo | 48 kHz stereo audio; encode formats in your own workflow |
| Latency | Async generation; time varies with the song and queue | Depends on your GPU and inference settings |
| Agent support | Remote MCP, OpenAI-compatible endpoint, JSON API and webhooks | Official agent skill for a locally configured runtime |
Checked September 12, 2026. Provider prices and availability can change. BlueMetal is an independent service and is not affiliated with YuE2.