Stable Audio Open by Stability AI
Open-weight text-to-audio (sound effects, samples). Run locally, commercial-OK.
Access
Open-weight (self-host)
Free limits
Self-host free
Modality
audio
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
Allowed
License
Stability Community
Last verified
June 2026
How to use Stable Audio Open
Open-weight text-to-audio (sound effects, samples). Run locally, commercial-OK.
Quickstart
# load stabilityai/stable-audio-open-1.0 via diffusers # prompt: "warm vinyl drum loop, 120bpm"
Frequently asked
Is Stable Audio Open free?
Yes. Stability AI offers it as Open-weight (self-host) with these limits: Self-host free. No credit card is required.
Can I use Stable Audio Open commercially?
Yes, commercial use is allowed under the Stability Community license. Verify the current license or terms before shipping.
How do I start using Stable Audio Open?
Open-weight text-to-audio (sound effects, samples). Run locally, commercial-OK.
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