Google releases Lyria 3.5 in Gemini and the Gemini API
Low request pricing makes API-scale music generation easier to test, but revision count and rights review determine the real production cost.
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Audio AI · PROFILE REVIEWED 3 SEP 2026
Google Lyria 3.5
A notably inexpensive full-song API with useful structure controls and image references, but single-turn editing, output consistency and commercial-use terms must be tested before production adoption. HubAI scoring is withheld until a same-prompt comparison with Suno and Udio is complete.
BEST FORAPI-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controlsNOT IDEAL FORNo free API tier
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- Price
- $0.08 per generated full song; no free API tier
- Access
- Gemini and Google AI Studio access varies by country and account
VERIFIED CHANGE HISTORY
Open Change Radar →What changed for Google Lyria 3.5.
EDITOR VERDICT
A notably inexpensive full-song API with useful structure controls and image references, but single-turn editing, output consistency and commercial-use terms must be tested before production adoption. HubAI scoring is withheld until a same-prompt comparison with Suno and Udio is complete.
Google Lyria 3.5, explained.
Google Lyria 3.5 is designed for api-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controls. HubAI treats it as a workflow purchase rather than a novelty: the relevant question is whether it produces an acceptable result repeatedly, with controls your team can understand and a cost that remains predictable after the trial ends.
Best forAPI-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controlsTrialGemini and Google AI Studio access varies by country and account
Where Google Lyria 3.5 fits—and where it does not.
API-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controls
approved minutes of natural, correctly pronounced audio with documented voice rights
No free API tier
Use one approved 60-second script containing names, numbers and difficult pronunciation.
PRODUCT PROOF
PROFILE UPDATED · 2 SEP 2026See the workflow before you buy.
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Bring one representative input
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Run the same job three times
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Measure accepted output and cost
Review how Google handles prompts, uploaded reference images and generated audio across Gemini, AI Studio and API accounts. Do not upload rights-restricted material without approval.
Available through Gemini, Google AI Studio and the Gemini API using the published lyria-3.5 identifier. Account, country, quota and commercial terms can differ by access route.
Gemini API · Google AI Studio · MP3/WAV export · SynthID
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HUBAI PROCUREMENT PASSPORT
A buying record your team can challenge.
One compact record for price, access, data handling, deployment and the test that must pass before adoption.
BUY FORAPI-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controlsCOMMERCIAL ROUTE$0.08 per generated full song; no free API tierGemini and Google AI Studio access varies by country and accountTEST PENDING
Review how Google handles prompts, uploaded reference images and generated audio across Gemini, AI Studio and API accounts. Do not upload rights-restricted material without approval.
Available through Gemini, Google AI Studio and the Gemini API using the published lyria-3.5 identifier. Account, country, quota and commercial terms can differ by access route.
Gemini API · Google AI Studio · MP3/WAV export · SynthID
Generate the same three briefs in Lyria 3.5, Suno and Udio; record attempts, usable-song rate, edit time, output quality and complete cost before selecting a production tool.
No launch-day score.
HubAI will publish a score only after the same representative tasks have been run against current alternatives. Vendor benchmarks are not treated as an editorial rating.
Cost reality
The subscription price is only the starting point. HubAI evaluates usage limits, failed attempts and the work needed to produce one usable result. Pricing changes frequently, so the structure and verification date matter more than a headline price.
Budget for the result, not the plan badge.
- Published structure
- $0.08 per generated full song; no free API tier
- Free or trial route
- Gemini and Google AI Studio access varies by country and account
- Primary cost driver
- characters or generated minutes, voice tier, dubbing languages and retakes
- Budget test
- Record the total cost, attempts and human correction needed to produce ten accepted results.
Pricing checked for editorial use on 4 September 2026. Confirm live price, VAT, region, usage rights and cancellation terms with the vendor before purchase.
HUBAI TRUE COST LAB
What does one accepted result really cost?
Model your own usage. HubAI separates subscription cost from retries and human review—without pretending a headline plan price tells the whole story.
EFFECTIVE COST / ACCEPTED OUTPUT£3.41Human review dominates
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Where Google Lyria 3.5 earns its place.
Produce narration and localised voice tracks
Test this job with your own inputs and judge the finished result—not the first draft.
Create audio concepts and campaign drafts
Test this job with your own inputs and judge the finished result—not the first draft.
Test tone before studio production
Test this job with your own inputs and judge the finished result—not the first draft.
A safer four-step trial
- Start with one narrow job that matches Google Lyria 3.5's strongest use case.
- Prepare approved source material, examples and a clear acceptance standard.
- Run three realistic tasks and record attempts, correction time and export quality.
- Keep human approval before publishing, sending or acting on the result.
Start with a better brief.
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Act as a specialist in audio ai. Ask me three questions before creating the first draft. The outcome I need is: [describe outcome].02
Create two approaches for [task]. Use this audience: [audience]. Respect these constraints: [constraints]. Explain the trade-off between the two approaches.03
Review this output against accuracy, tone, privacy, cost and usability. List the changes required before a person should approve it.RISK & GOVERNANCE
What to check before adoption.
Do not place confidential, personal or rights-restricted material into Google Lyria 3.5 until your organisation has reviewed its current terms, retention settings and account controls. AI output can be plausible and still wrong; regulated, financial, legal and employment decisions require qualified human review.
Put Google Lyria 3.5 into a real buying context.
Move from a product profile to the exact job or competitor that should shape the decision.
What HubAI checked—and when.
This is HubAI's editorial record, not the vendor's product changelog or a live uptime claim.
Decision layer expanded
Use-case routes, relevant comparisons and alternatives connected to the product profile.
Commercial profile reviewed
Entry price structure, free or trial route and buyer limitations checked for editorial use.
Editorial profile published
Verdict, best fit, strengths, limitations, prompts and governance questions structured.
Alternatives to Google Lyria 3.5
Google Lyria 3.5 against its closest shelf.
Scores are editorial signals, not a universal winner. Choose around the exact job and run the same proof test.
| Product | HubAI score | Best for | Price structure | Access | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Lyria 3.5 CURRENT | Test pending | API-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controls | $0.08 per generated full song; no free API tier | Gemini and Google AI Studio access varies by country and account | Current profile |
| ElevenLabs | 9/10 | Voiceover, dubbing, narration and audio localisation | Free tier; paid character plans | Free characters | Compare → |
| Suno | 8.4/10 | Music sketches, jingles and creator experiments | Free credits; paid plans | Free credits | Compare → |
Questions to answer before adoption.
- 01Whose consent is required for this voice?
- 02Can cloned voices be revoked or deleted?
- 03Which commercial rights follow the plan?
- 04What does a corrected finished minute cost?
Google Lyria 3.5 FAQ.
What is Google Lyria 3.5 best for?
Google Lyria 3.5 is best suited to api-first full-song generation with detailed structure, lyric and timing controls. HubAI's current verdict is: A notably inexpensive full-song API with useful structure controls and image references, but single-turn editing, output consistency and commercial-use terms must be tested before production adoption. HubAI scoring is withheld until a same-prompt comparison with Suno and Udio is complete.
Does Google Lyria 3.5 have a free plan or trial?
Gemini and Google AI Studio access varies by country and account. Check the official product page before buying because allowances, regions and eligibility can change.
How much does Google Lyria 3.5 cost?
$0.08 per generated full song; no free API tier. The useful comparison is total cost per accepted result, including retries, limits and human correction—not the advertised entry price alone.
What should I compare with Google Lyria 3.5?
Compare products in the same Audio AI shelf against one identical task, acceptance rule and cost window. Focus on approved minutes of natural, correctly pronounced audio with documented voice rights.
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