Suno V4.5 Pricing & Cost
Suno V4.5 is an older flagship in the Suno line. Still available on AetherWave at the same submission price. Best for users with established V4.5 workflows or specific aesthetic preferences.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Suno V4.5 when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Flat 12 credits per generation. Returns 2 tracks per call. An older Suno generation, still available for workflow continuity.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Suno V4.5's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 submission (2 tracks) | 12 cr | $0.06 |
| 5 submissions (10 tracks) | 60 cr | $0.30 |
| 20 submissions (40 tracks) | 240 cr | $1.20 |
| Studio sub fits | 141 submissions/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Suno V4.5 compares
vs V5.5: V4.5 is two generations older. Default to V5.5 unless you have specific V4.5 reasons.
12 cr per submission
Best for: Suno V4.5 music generation
V5.5
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_master_preset_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Suno V4.5 from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_generate_music is the one that gives the agent access to Suno V4.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Suno V4.5 cost per generation?
Flat 12 credits per generation. Returns 2 tracks per call. An older Suno generation, still available for workflow continuity.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Suno V4.5's 12 cr per submission translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Suno V4.5 worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs V5.5: V4.5 is two generations older. Default to V5.5 unless you have specific V4.5 reasons. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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