paragQuestion / Claim
Can I sustainably monetize AI-generated music on Spotify using Suno?
Key Assumptions
- A paid Suno plan grants commercial rights to monetize generated music(medium confidence)
- Spotify and distributors will accept AI-generated music if it meets quality and originality standards(medium confidence)
- Consistent branding and gradual releases reduce the risk of takedowns or bans(high confidence)
- Use of AI can bring more consistency in releasing new songs(high confidence)
Evidence & Observations
- Suno help center: paid subscriptions grant commercial use rights and allow distribution/monetization.(data)
- DistroKid help center: DistroKid accepts AI-created music but requires you to own 100% of rights and forbids impersonation and mass-generated spam.(data)
- The Guardian: Spotify removed millions of spam tracks and is increasing detection/enforcement against AI-generated spam and impersonations.(citation)
- The Verge: Major labels have sued Suno alleging it trained on ripped songs from YouTube, an ongoing legal risk for Suno and its users.(citation)
- Spotify Loud & Clear report explains how streaming payouts work and emphasizes long-term, consistent catalog growth over viral spam.(citation)
- Spotify platform rules prohibit artificial streaming manipulation and low-quality mass uploads, regardless of whether music is AI-generated.(citation)
- DistroKid FAQ confirms AI-generated music is allowed if the uploader owns all rights and does not impersonate real artists.(citation)
Open Uncertainties
- Whether Suno’s terms will change and restrict commercial use in the future
- How aggressively Spotify will crack down on AI-generated content over time
- How long it would take to reach meaningful streaming revenue
- Need to understand more about region based legalities
Current Position
I believe it is possible to publish and monetize music on Spotify using Suno if I follow licensing rules, use a distributor, and treat it like a real music business rather than spam.
This is work-in-progress thinking, not a final conclusion.
References(3)
- 1.^"Spotify Loud & Clear"↗loudandclear.byspotify.com— Official Spotify transparency report on royalties, payouts, and sustainability of streaming income.
- 2.^"Spotify Artist Content Guidelines"↗support.spotify.com— Rules governing acceptable content, spam, and manipulation on Spotify.
- 3.^"DistroKid on AI-Generated Music"↗support.distrokid.com— Distributor policy clarifying conditions under which AI-generated music can be uploaded and monetized.