Magenta Realtime 2
May 2026
Magenta Realtime 2Compare inonCMU Music Arena · Instrumental
self-host onlyprice
—main score
May 2026released
Ranking?
Not ranked yet: no results on a category benchmark.
Alternatives?
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
BetterLyria 3 Prowins 97%—$0.08SOpenStable Audio 3 Mediummediumwins 95%——
BetterMusicGenmediumOpenwins 54%——ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Nothing here yet.
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Lyria 3 Prowins 97%—$0.08SStable Audio 3 MediummediumOpenwins 95%——MusicGenmediumOpenwins 54%——ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SStable Audio 3 MediummediumOpenwins 95%——MusicGenmediumOpenwins 54%——Run it yourself
Fits onhardware needs not verified yet
LicenceCC BY 4.0free for commercial use
Benchmarks
all categoriesMusic & Sound
CMU Music Arena · instrumental809#4
FAQ
How much does Magenta Realtime 2 cost?›
There is no per-unit API price: self-host only.
Is Magenta Realtime 2 free to use?›
There is no free API. The weights are open, so you can run it yourself.
Is Magenta Realtime 2 better than MusicGen?›
On CMU Music Arena · instrumental, Magenta Realtime 2 scores 809 vs 838 — lower.
When was Magenta Realtime 2 released? Is there a newer version?›
Released 2026-05-28. It is the current version in its line.
Is Magenta Realtime 2 open source?›
Yes, the weights are open (cc-by-4.0 licence).
Can I run Magenta Realtime 2 locally?›
The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.
What is Magenta Realtime 2?›
Magenta Realtime 2 is an open-weights music & sound model from Google, released May 2026.
What are the best alternatives to Magenta Realtime 2?›
Lyria 3 Pro (better), Stable Audio 3 Medium (open weights).