Model comparison
Compare Eleven Music v2 and HappyShrimp 1.0 using the same provider-sourced music generation rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 4, 2026
Quick take
ElevenLabs' current studio-grade music model for complete vocal or instrumental tracks, with structured composition, section editing, audio references, and a direct API.
Commercial rights vary by subscription tier and some large film, television, or game uses require Enterprise terms. Uploaded references are screened for copyright compliance.
Alibaba's web-based music beta for turning a detailed prompt or lyrics into complete vocal or instrumental songs.
No public developer API or fixed commercial rate is documented. Avoid uploading unreleased lyrics or reference material until the live terms clearly explain rights, retention, training use, and commercial output permissions.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Music generation | Eleven Music v2 | HappyShrimp 1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Generation priceCurrent provider price for one song or clip, including the listed duration basis. | $0.15 / generated minute | Beta credits; commercial rate not published |
| Song lengthMaximum or typical generated-track duration documented by the provider. | 3 seconds–10 minutes via API | Not published |
| Audio outputPublished sample rate, channel format, and downloadable file types. | MP3 defaults to 48 kHz / 192 kbps; additional formats available | Download format and sample rate not published |
| Vocals & lyricsWhether the model creates vocals, instrumentals, generated lyrics, or user-supplied lyrics. | Vocals or instrumental; generated or supplied lyrics | Full songs, generated or supplied lyrics, vocals, or instrumental mode |
| Creative controlPrompt, image, tempo, key, structure, timeline, reference, or editing controls documented for the model. | Prompt, composition plan, audio reference, inpainting, seed, Finetune | Prompt up to 5,000 characters, lyrics, and instrumental choice |
| Where to use itDirect API and notable first-party creative products included in this guide. | ElevenAPI, ElevenMusic, ElevenCreative | Official web beta; no public API documented |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
ElevenLabs says enterprise customer data is not used for training by default, while other users can opt out of model improvement. Enterprise zero-retention and regional environments are available with plan-specific limits.
Provider and API links
The public beta page does not state a complete retention or model-training policy for prompts, lyrics, and generated audio. Review the live terms before uploading unpublished or confidential material.
Provider and API links
Frequently asked questions
Eleven Music v2: ElevenLabs' current studio-grade music model for complete vocal or instrumental tracks, with structured composition, section editing, audio references, and a direct API. HappyShrimp 1.0: Alibaba's web-based music beta for turning a detailed prompt or lyrics into complete vocal or instrumental songs.
Consider Eleven Music v2 when your priority is Commercial music inside products. Consider HappyShrimp 1.0 when your priority is Trying song ideas from natural-language prompts. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Music generation category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
