Songlorious and JustOurSong both write a song from your story. The difference is in what you hear before you pay, how soon the song arrives, and what happens if it isn't quite right.
This review is published by JustOurSong. Details about Songlorious were checked on its website, FAQ and order page, up to the payment step, in October 2026, along with Songlorious reviews on Trustpilot.
The Short Version
Songlorious can suit you if you have a few days to spare and you're certain about the song before you pay. JustOurSong is the choice when you want to hear it first, for free, and keep 30 days to change your mind.
Key takeaways
- Before you pay: JustOurSong's free preview costs nothing: you hear your own song first, then decide. Even Songlorious' Try Before You Buy option asks for half the price up front, and then you hear a snippet of about 30 seconds.
- How it's made: JustOurSong writes every song from scratch, with lyrics never reused, and sends it through studio-grade quality control before mastering it for a radio-ready sound. With JustOurSong you can also pick many genres Songlorious doesn't offer, like jazz, soul, classic rock, bachata and others.
- After delivery: JustOurSong's free redo handles minor or major changes to the lyrics or the music, and its 30-day money-back guarantee comes on top. Songlorious' FAQ says it cannot offer refunds, and changes beyond its own mistakes carry a fee.
Platform Overview
Songlorious
Songlorious writes a song from an eight-step order form: who it's for, the occasion, a genre, an artist, the length and the mood, then your story. Standard delivery is four days, and the finished song arrives on a song page where you can download the MP3.
JustOurSong
JustOurSong plays you a free preview before you pay anything at all, and it's your own song you hear. Getting there takes a few minutes with a short guide covering who the song is for, the occasion, the genre, the vocalist, the vibe and the memories that matter. Songs are written from scratch, lyrics are never reused, and many genres are on offer, like country, jazz, soul, classic rock, bachata and others. The finished track is made to sound like it belongs on the radio and is delivered by email as a link to a private song page, where you can play it, share it and download the high-quality MP3 and the lyrics, in as little as 30 minutes with express delivery.
At a Glance
| JustOurSong | Songlorious | |
|---|---|---|
| Hear it before you pay | ✓Free preview | ✗Only a 30-second snippet, after paying half |
| Song quality | ✓Written from scratch, studio-grade quality control, radio-ready master | Promises "studio quality" |
| Genres | ✓Many more genres, like country, classic rock, Christian, pop, R&B, Latin pop, cinematic ballads, soul, bachata, acoustic pop, alt rock, jazz, rap/hip-hop, reggae and others | Acoustic pop, country folk, country rock, modern pop, R&B, pop rock, hip hop, dance, children's music, alternative rock or Christian |
| Song language | ✓English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and many more | English |
| Changes after delivery | ✓A free redo: minor or major changes to the lyrics or the music | Within 72 hours; anything beyond its own mistakes costs extra |
| Money back | ✓30-day money-back guarantee | ✗No refunds |
| Fastest delivery | ✓Express in 30 minutes | Next day, for an extra fee |
| Trustpilot rating | 5 stars from 802 reviews | 4.8 from 238 reviews |
Hear It Before You Pay
With JustOurSong you share your story, and a few minutes later you're listening to a free preview of your own song: their name, your memories, the genre you picked. You pay only once you've heard it.
Songlorious has no free preview. Its Try Before You Buy option asks you to pay half the price first. When the song is finished, you hear a snippet of about 30 seconds and decide whether to pay the rest, and the first payment can't be refunded.
If you'd rather hear it before you spend anything, JustOurSong is the safer pick.
What You Can Shape Before You Pay
With JustOurSong you choose:
- The genre: many to choose from, like country, classic rock, alt rock, soul, jazz, indie pop, Christian, a cinematic ballad, bachata, mariachi and others
- The vocalist and the vibe: upbeat and happy, soulful and deep, romantic, funny, or epic and powerful
- The language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and many more
Songlorious offers 11 genres, from acoustic pop and country rock to children's music and Christian, plus five moods. There's no jazz, soul, Latin or classic rock, and songs are written in English only.
If the song needs to sound like them, whether that's a jazz standard or a bachata in Spanish, JustOurSong is the stronger pick.
How It Sounds When You Press Play
Every JustOurSong song gets:
- A natural songwriting structure: verses, and a chorus they'll hum for days
- Studio-grade quality control before it reaches you
- A radio-ready master that sounds full on a phone, in the car or over the speakers at the party
Songlorious says its songs are studio quality and delivered free in four days, or the next day for an extra fee. JustOurSong can have your song ready in 30 minutes with express delivery.
If the birthday is tomorrow, JustOurSong is the one that gets you there.
What Happens After Delivery
JustOurSong
- A free redo, covering minor or major changes to the lyrics or the music
- 30 days to change your mind, with a full refund
Songlorious
- 72 hours after delivery to ask for a revision
- Free fixes only for its own mistakes, like a wrong detail or a glitch in the recording
- Any other change, like a different feel or tempo, carries a fee
If you want room to get it just right, JustOurSong is the safer pick.
Does Songlorious Offer Refunds?
No. Its FAQ says that because every song is custom made, it cannot offer refunds. You can cancel within 24 hours of ordering, minus a 35% service and processing fee, and the first payment for Try Before You Buy can't be refunded.
JustOurSong's guarantee runs for 30 days. Not happy? Email JustOurSong and your money comes back in full.
What Customers Say
JustOurSong is rated 5 stars on Trustpilot from 802 reviews, and its reviewers keep mentioning two things: lyrics that get the story exactly right, and a turnaround that leaves time to spare.
I sent a description of our story and they filled it full of the most beautiful lyrics, I cried, because it was so accurate.
I made one for my husband and it brought us both to tears.
Couldn't believe the quick turnaround time.
April played a birthday song back to back and "cried each time." LY calls the free previews "a really neat feature." Read more JustOurSong reviews.
Songlorious is rated 4.8 on Trustpilot from 238 reviews, and its profile there notes that it hasn't replied to negative reviews. Its low-star reviews mostly mention missed delivery dates, even on paid rush orders, mistakes in the lyrics, and lyrics that repeat the same lines. When the date can't move, JustOurSong's 5 stars and express delivery are the safer bet.
Who Should Choose Which?
Our verdict
With nothing to pay until you've heard your song, JustOurSong is the better choice.
Choose JustOurSong if: you want to hear your song for free first, pick from more genres, have it written in their language, get it in 30 minutes when time is short, and keep 30 days to change your mind.
Choose Songlorious if: you have a few days to spare and you're certain about the song before you pay.
Hear it first, for free
Tell us your story, hear your free preview, and keep 30 days to change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Songlorious' Try Before You Buy work?
You pay half the price up front, hear a snippet of about 30 seconds once the song is finished, then pay the rest to unlock it. The first payment can't be refunded. JustOurSong's preview is free, and you pay only once you've heard it.
Which has the more generous refund policy?
JustOurSong. You have 30 days to get your money back. Songlorious' FAQ says it cannot offer refunds, and cancelling within 24 hours of ordering costs a 35% fee.
Can Songlorious change my song after it's delivered?
Within 72 hours. It fixes its own mistakes for free, but other changes carry a fee. JustOurSong's free redo covers any change to the lyrics or the music, minor or major.
How long does Songlorious take?
Standard delivery is four days, and faster options down to the next day cost extra. Express delivery from JustOurSong gets the finished song to you in 30 minutes.
Which is better for a first dance song?
JustOurSong, because you can choose a slow jazz ballad or romantic soul, pick the vocalist and the vibe, and hear a free preview before you commit. Songlorious offers no jazz or soul.
Can Songlorious write a song in Spanish?
Its songs are written in English, and its order form offers no other language. JustOurSong writes songs in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and many more.
What do Songlorious reviews say?
Songlorious is rated 4.8 on Trustpilot from 238 reviews, and its profile notes that it hasn't replied to negative reviews. Its low-star reviews mostly mention missed delivery dates, even on paid rush orders, and mistakes or repeated lines in the lyrics. JustOurSong is rated 5 stars on Trustpilot from 802 reviews.
Sources: Songlorious' homepage, FAQ and order page; the Trustpilot pages for Songlorious and JustOurSong. Checked October 2026.