If you've looked into having a song written for someone, you've probably seen prices all over the map — from free AI generators to $300+ bespoke commissions. Here's a clear breakdown of what a custom song actually costs, and what you get at each level.
The short answer
Most reputable custom-song services fall between $70 and $200. Free AI tools exist, but they produce generic, templated results that don't capture a real story. At LuvTune, an original song written and performed by real artists starts at $69, with a bundle at $99.
What drives the price
- Real artists vs. AI templates — a human writing original lyrics and melody costs more than an auto-generated track, and sounds nothing alike.
- Turnaround — same-day delivery is a premium at most studios. (LuvTune delivers most songs in about 6 hours, no rush fee.)
- Length & revisions — full-length songs and included revisions raise the price; cheaper options cap both.
- Ownership — whether you fully own the song to keep, stream, and share.
What you should get for the money
At a fair price, expect: original lyrics built from your story, a real vocal performance, a downloadable studio-quality file, the written lyrics, and at least one free revision. If a service offers none of that, the low price isn't a deal.
Is it worth it?
For a gift that gets replayed for years — versus flowers that wilt in a week — a custom song is one of the lowest cost-per-memory gifts there is. (Not sure what to include? Read what to write in a custom song.)