Suno V5 Pricing & Cost
Suno V5 is the previous flagship Suno music model, still available on AetherWave for users who prefer its specific aesthetic over V5.5. Same 12 cr submission pricing.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Suno V5 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. The previous flagship before Suno V5.5.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Suno V5'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 V5 compares
vs V5.5: V5 is the older flagship. Default to V5.5 unless you have a specific V5 workflow.
12 cr per submission
Best for: Suno V5 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 V5 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 V5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Suno V5 cost per generation?
Flat 12 credits per generation. Returns 2 tracks per call. The previous flagship before Suno V5.5.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Suno V5'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 V5 worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs V5.5: V5 is the older flagship. Default to V5.5 unless you have a specific V5 workflow. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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