A LALAL.AI alternative with MIDI for every stem
LALAL.AI counts each stem type you pick against your minutes, and it doesn't make MIDI. StemX splits all six stems for one minute of balance per minute of audio and writes a MIDI file for each. LALAL.AI has more stem types and desktop and mobile apps.
| Feature | StemX | LALAL.AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free | A 60-second preview of all six stems with no account (5 a day); a free account gets 30 minutes of full splits a month, as 320 kbps MP3 | 10 minutes in the slower Relaxed queue; its FAQ says free results can't be downloaded |
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter, $4.99 a month for 300 minutes; or 100 minutes for $2.99, paid once | Lite, $90 a year ($7.50 a month): unlimited Relaxed queue plus 90 Fast minutes a month |
| How minutes count | One minute of audio covers all six stems | File length × the number of stem types you pick |
| Stems | Six: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other | Vocals, drums, bass, guitar (also acoustic and electric), piano, synth, strings, wind, voice and noise |
| MIDI | A MIDI file per stem plus one combined file, on full splits | Not offered |
| Key, BPM and lyrics | On every full split, plus free BPM and key finders; timed lyrics, free after a full split | Not offered |
| Lead and backing vocals | Yes, after a full split (uses minutes) | Yes, with its Lead/Back Splitter |
| Where it runs | In the browser | Browser, desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux), iOS and Android; VST plugin on Pro |
Checked 2026-10-13. StemX returns six stems: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other. Key: When it answers, it's right about 80% of the time. It answers on about 44% of songs. LALAL.AI figures as published on its own pages: LALAL.AI pricing, LALAL.AI FAQ, LALAL.AI home page. Prices change; check them before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is StemX cheaper than LALAL.AI?
For splits into several stems, usually. LALAL.AI multiplies the file length by the stem types you pick, so taking five parts out of a 3.5-minute song uses 17.5 Fast minutes. On StemX the same song uses 3.5 minutes for all six stems. If you don't mind LALAL.AI's slower Relaxed queue, Lite has no minute limit there.
When is LALAL.AI the better choice?
When you need stem types StemX doesn't have, such as strings, wind or synth, when you want a desktop app or a VST plugin, or when you need its voice cleaning and voice changing tools.
Does LALAL.AI export MIDI?
Its site doesn't list MIDI. StemX writes a MIDI file for each of the six stems and one combined file on every full split.