Brain.fm vs Mubert

Brain.fm provides music for focus, sleep, relaxation, and meditation, with modes such as Deep Work, Creativity, Learning, Light Work, and Motivation. The company says its patented neural entrainment technology is designed to guide listeners toward a desired mental state, and that it reduces attention-grabbing elements so the music can remain in the background. Infinite, Timer, and Interval options track work and break periods. Brain.fm describes its music as designed for ADHD and offers a High Neural Effect mode. The maker says it evaluates music using attention tasks and placebo controls, as well as EEG and fMRI studies. The service works on the web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. Desktop downloads list macOS 12+ and Windows 10+, and an internet connection is required. Monthly access costs $14.99 a month; yearly access costs $99.99 a year. Both plans include Focus, Sleep, Relaxation, and Meditation modes across web, mobile, and desktop. A 14-day trial and student plan are available; there is no free plan.

Mubert is a music generation service available on the web, iOS, and Android. It supports vocal generation and commercial use, with audio exports in MP3 and WAV formats. Audio upload and stem export are not supported, and the maximum listed track length is 25 minutes. The free Ambassador plan costs nothing and includes 25 tracks per month, 5 downloads per month, and fixed duration. Creator costs $14 a month, with 500 tracks per month, tracks up to 25 minutes, and unlimited downloads. Pro costs $39 a month with the same listed track count, length, and download allowance. Business costs $199 a month and includes 1,000 tracks per month, tracks up to 25 minutes, and unlimited downloads. The pricing note lists paid access from $11.69/mo (annual). A Music API plan is listed without a price and includes fast generation, commercial licenses, and extended duration. Mubert is the maker and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, United States.