Free songwriting apps and free trials worth knowing, October 2026
No flash sales this month, so here’s the next best thing: the free tiers and trials that give you the most songwriting for zero dollars. Everything here is something I’ve used myself.
Voloco Premium
7-day free trial on the yearly plan
The trial unlocks every effect pack, eight vocal tracks, WAV export, and auto-mastering. The free version stays usable after it ends, with five effects and MP3 export.
Voloco Auto Mix
Free for everyone
One-tap vocal level balancing against your backing track. No subscription needed.
GarageBand
Completely free
A full recording studio with drums, bass, and keys. Still the best free way to build a band track behind a song.
RhymeZone
Completely free
Rhymes, near rhymes, synonyms, and phrases, sorted by syllables.
BandLab
Free tier
Multitrack recording and online collaboration for free. Some effects and AI tools now sit in paid tiers.
Hookpad
Free version
Enough to sketch chords and melodies and hear them back. The paid upgrade adds more.