Compare platforms for stock audio, beats, music distribution and podcasts. Check whether a rate is a commission, a royalty share or a distribution charge.
Commercial licensing, with optional digital distribution and in-store music services. Source
Creator share
Current agreement: 40% of gross licensing revenue; delivery, shipping, and custom services are excluded. Source
Required seller cost
Participation options are free; no signup or catalog fee. Source
Exclusivity
Core license is non-exclusive, perpetual, and irrevocable; RadioSparx-only is removable. Source
Extra deductions
Artist page says quarterly statements and payment 45 days after quarter-end once earnings reach $25; PayPal is usual, with Wise, Payoneer, or crypto also listed. Older FAQ fees and wire terms are not confirmed there. Source
Marketplace closes September 30, 2026; dashboard access then ends. Source
Creator share
New licensing placements are invite-only and require a separate Master Services Agreement; no current public creator percentage is stated. Source
Required seller cost
No seller fee is stated for the invite-only licensing deals. Source
Exclusivity
New placements are invite-only; selected creators sign a separate Master Services Agreement. Source
Extra deductions
Request final withdrawal by September 30; after that, balances require manual recovery. Thresholds are $2 US / $5 outside the US, with $1 / $4 fees. Closure guidance allows 7–10 business days, while a general FAQ still says requests were to be paid by September 1. Source
Non-exclusive: artist gets 25% of upfront fees and 100% writer share; Audiosocket takes 75% of upfront fees and publishing royalties. Exclusive: 50/50 upfront and backend. Source
Free and paid access to a library of media elements that the terms describe as owned by ProductionCrate. Source
Creator share
The terms describe ProductionCrate-owned media, and its FAQ says its team produces the catalog; no public third-party creator marketplace is presented. Source
Required seller cost
Not applicable to the public offer: no third-party creator listing program is presented. Source
Exclusivity
Not applicable to the public offer: media is licensed from ProductionCrate, with no public creator submission terms. Source
Extra deductions
Not applicable to the public offer: no third-party creator payout program is presented. Source
Compare individual license sales with subscription and distribution earnings. Check creator shares, exclusivity and deductions for music, sound effects and sample packs.
Basic is free with up to 20 Marketplace beats. Platinum is $19.99/month or $7.99/month billed annually. Source
Direct sale fee
Airbit takes 0% seller commission on Marketplace sales; Personal Store sales also have no Airbit share. Source
Marketplace sale fee
The 0% Marketplace seller commission applies to free Basic and paid Platinum accounts; there is no buyer commission. Source
Payment processing
Marketplace pays monthly via PayPal, bank transfer, wire, or check; fees depend on the payout route. Personal Store sales go directly to PayPal or Stripe and are paid instantly, less provider fees. Source
Licenses
Sellers set beat licenses and can use custom, e-signed contracts. Source
Free; 100 plan is $5.99 first month then $9/month, or $47.88 first year then $89.88/year; Unlimited is $9.99 first month then $19/month, or $95.88 first year then $179.88/year. Source
Direct sale fee
Free: 0% MP3 sales, 25% kits. 100 plan: 0% on first 100 beats, 25% from beat 101. Unlimited: 0% all sales. Source
Marketplace sale fee
No buyer commission; payment providers may charge their own fees. Source
Payment processing
Payments go directly to the producer through PayPal or Stripe; provider fees apply. First Stripe payouts may take 6–7 days; later transfers usually 1–2 days. Source
Licenses
Free includes MP3 leases and up to 3 kits; paid plans add all contract types and custom contracts. Source
Marketplace and storefronts for beats, kits, and creator services. Source
Direct sale fee
Free: $0. Starter: $7.99/month and Pro: $14.99/month, billed annually. Source
Marketplace sale fee
Free: 30% on all sales. Starter and Pro: 10% Marketplace commission; Store sales are 0% commission plus any plan-specific Commerce Fee (0%–2%). Framer paid plans: 1%. Order Value is the buyer-paid amount after discounts, including VAT/sales tax and excluding processor fees. Source
Payment processing
Sellers connect their own PayPal or Stripe accounts; Soundee does not hold sale proceeds. Provider processing, payout, conversion, dispute and account fees vary. Source
Licenses
Track upload limits: Free 10, Starter 50, Pro unlimited. Source
Compare plan costs with the fees on direct sales and marketplace sales. Payment processing and license options also affect how you sell beats and instrumentals.
Direct-to-fan sales of digital music, physical merchandise, and live-stream tickets. Source
Required cost
Artist account: free. Bandcamp Pro: $10/month. Label accounts start at $20/month. Source
Service share
Digital sales: 15%, dropping to 10% after reaching $5,000 in sales and while at least $5,000 is sold in the trailing 12 months. Physical goods: 10%. Source
Extra deductions
Processor fees are usually 4%–6%. PayPal payouts are normally sent 24–48 hours after a sale, with monthly payouts also available. Collection-society amounts may apply based on the buyer’s location. Source
Release limits
The official artist and pricing pages reviewed do not list a total release-count limit. Source
Distributes music to streaming and download services. Source
Required cost
US annual plans: Musician $24.99 (1 artist), Musician Plus $44.99 (2 artists), and Ultimate $89.99 (5+ artists). Source
Service share
DistroKid takes 0% of standard store and streaming royalties. Optional Social Media Pack monetization keeps 20% of UGC revenue. Source
Extra deductions
Social Media Pack costs $4.95 per single or $14.95 per album, per year, plus its 20% UGC share. Withdrawal fees vary by route ($1.12–$29.21), the minimum is $6, and FX fees can reach 3%; tax withholding may also apply. Other paid extras include a $0.99/song/year Discovery Pack, $7.95/album/year Store Maximizer, and $12/year cover licensing. Source
Release limits
Plans allow unlimited song uploads; Musician covers one artist, Musician Plus two, and Ultimate 5–100 artists. Source
Music distribution through unlimited annual plans or pay-per-release plans. Source
Required cost
US annual plans: Rising Artist $24.99, Breakout Artist $44.99, Professional $54.99/year. Pay-per-release: $24.99/single or $44.99/album for year one; albums renew at $56.49/year. Source
Service share
TuneCore takes 0% of standard store and streaming royalties. For YouTube Content ID and other Social Platforms, artists keep 80% and TuneCore keeps 20%; there is no extra annual fee for this monetization. Source
Extra deductions
Withdrawals use Payoneer. Fees vary by method and country: US PayPal is $0.25/transaction; other PayPal routes are 2% up to $20, with a $1 minimum. Bank transfer fees range by country; prepaid card is $1/transaction with a $2 minimum. Source
Release limits
Rising Artist, Breakout Artist, and Professional are unlimited annual distribution plans. Per-release plans renew annually; albums renew at a higher rate after year one. Source
Digital music distribution with optional social-video monetization, sync, and publishing-royalty collection. Source
Required cost
One-time fee per release: $9.99 single or $14.99 album; no account subscription. Optional CD Baby Boost is $39.99/release; FastForward is $29.99 for priority support and delivery for one year. Source
Service share
CD Baby keeps 9% of download, streaming, and SoundExchange revenue; 15% of MLC revenue; 30% of social-video revenue received by CD Baby; and 40% of sync-placement revenue. Source
Extra deductions
Weekly payouts after a chosen Pay Point; payment-method minimums are $1 ACH/EFT, $3 local-bank rails, and $20 SWIFT. Fees: PayPal $2.50, non-US local-currency bank $3, wires $10–$25, legacy check $5; default withholding is 24% US or 30% non-US without valid tax info. Source
Release limits
Pay once per release; CD Baby does not charge an annual artist-account or distribution subscription fee. Source
Music distribution to streaming stores and social platforms. Source
Required cost
Artist $23.99/year for 1 artist; Artist Plus $39.99/year for 2; Professional $59.99/year for 3 artists. Source
Service share
Active paid plans keep 100% of standard distribution royalties. When a subscription expires or is cancelled, existing releases stay online with a 25% royalty commission; no new releases can be uploaded. Source
Extra deductions
Artist plan Content ID keeps 15%; Artist Plus and Professional keep 100%. Non-subscriber split payouts carry 15%. Optional fees: cover license $14.99, mastering $5.99/track, Store Sync $9.99/release on Artist. Withdrawal fees are usually $1–$8 and can reach $15, varying by country and method. Source
Release limits
All plans allow unlimited releases. The Artist plan covers one artist. Source
Distributes music to streaming, download, and social platforms. Source
Required cost
Starter $19/year for 1 artist; Pro $59/year for 2; Labels $109/year for up to 5 artists. Source
Service share
Artists keep 100% of streaming and download royalties. Pro and Labels plans take 15% of publishing and sync royalties. Source
Extra deductions
Withdraw by bank transfer, PayPal, or Payoneer. The withdrawal minimum is £25 (£30 for SWIFT); UK, US, and most European bank withdrawals cost £0.75. Other-region fees vary. Source
Release limits
All plans allow unlimited releases. Starter covers one artist; higher plans allow more artists. Source
Digital distribution to 150+ streaming, social, and download services. Source
Required cost
Distribution Basic is $24/year and Pro is $45/year in USD/CAD. LANDR Studio includes unlimited distribution from $8.25/month. Source
Service share
Subscribers to a Distribution plan keep 100% of store net income. Free or à-la-carte releases carry a 15% commission. For cancelled subscriptions whose releases remain live, current terms allow the greater of 15% of monthly net royalties or a $4 monthly maintenance fee, after 30 days’ written notice; resubscribing stops that charge. Source
Extra deductions
Content ID keeps 20% for Premium subscribers and 30% for non-Premium users. Tipalti withdrawal fees and minimums vary: listed fees range from $1.55 to $40.24, with $1–$15 minimums by method; processing takes 1–7 business days. Source
Release limits
Distribution subscriptions include unlimited releases; music can remain online after cancellation under the fees in LANDR’s current terms. Source
Distributes music to streaming and download stores, with an optional YouTube Content ID route. Source
Required cost
Free: $0. Premium per release: $10 single (1 track), $20 EP (2–6), $30 album (7–18), or $45 extended album (19+); then $9.99 yearly per release from year two. Source
Service share
Free keeps 85% of net revenue (15% RouteNote share); Premium keeps 100% of streaming and download revenue. Source
Extra deductions
PayPal or bank transfer through Wise/Payoneer. Payments run monthly from the 15th–20th when earnings reach $50. Transaction, PayPal, and currency-conversion fees vary; there is no single fixed payout fee. Source
Release limits
Premium price bands are based on release size: 1, 2–6, 7–18, or 19+ tracks. Uploads can be completed in more than one session. Source
Distribution to 50+ or 150+ music services by plan. Source
Required cost
DEBUT+ $19.99/year; SELECT $59.99/year; PARTNER by invitation on negotiated terms. Source
Service share
DEBUT+ and SELECT keep 100% of standard streaming royalties. Source
Extra deductions
ACH: $1 in the US; some regional transfers: $4; SWIFT: $10 to $25; PayPal fees vary. US-issued Visa Direct: 1% ($1.50 minimum). Optional Real-Time Royalties: 5% of monthly payout for eligible US artists. Source
Emerging is self-service distribution; higher service tiers are selective and negotiated. Source
Required cost
No registration, annual, or upload fees for Emerging. Source
Service share
Current FAQ says creators receive 85% on downloads, 70% on YouTube and 50% on other video. The current standard agreement says 80% of net digital-distribution receipts, 70% on YouTube and 50% on other video; the download share differs. Source
Extra deductions
A global Tipalti guide lists PayPal availability, a $200 USD minimum, $5 e-check/$26 wire fees and possible 3% FX. A 2025 Brazil guide says Tipalti became the only method from May 2025 with a $50 minimum. Current global route and minimum are unclear. Source
Release limits
Emerging allows unlimited audio and video uploads; no registration, annual, or upload fee. Source
No fixed signup or annual distribution price is published; commercial terms are provided through an individual agreement. Source
Service share
AWAL pays artists 85% of gross digital-distribution receipts it receives (15% service share). Source
Extra deductions
Monthly accountings are available 45 days after month-end; balances below £50 roll forward. Contractual costs, taxes, and third-party adjustments may apply. Source
Release limits
Application and acceptance are required; AWAL works with a selected group of artists. Source
Digital music and music-video distribution. Source
Required cost
Starter is $29.99/year for one primary artist; Partner is an application-only custom deal. Beatport costs an extra $10/month. Source
Service share
Starter retains 100% of standard major-DSP royalties. Partner terms are custom. Music-video payouts are 70% of net royalties. Starter UGC/Content ID pays 70% to the artist (30% Symphonic share). Source
Extra deductions
Starter UGC/Content ID commission is 30%. Video delivery is $25 per Spotify-only or Vevo-only video, or $95 for the larger network; Spotify rush is $15. Beatport access is $10/month. Source
Release limits
Starter: one primary artist and unlimited audio releases. Partner: unlimited primary artists and releases. Video uploads are unlimited but charged per video. Source
Music distribution to streaming and download services. Source
Required cost
Artist is $2.99/month or $19.99/year; Label is $5.99/month or $35.99/year. Source
Service share
Too Lost takes 0% of master-recording royalties; the artist receives 100% before taxes and payment fees. Source
Extra deductions
Wallet minimum is $3. Tipalti: $5.32 US / $25 international, with a $100 method minimum. US PayPal, Stripe, Manifest, and Venmo: $1 + 2.7%, capped at $2. International PayPal: $1 + 2.7%, capped at $22; international Stripe: $2 + 2.5%, capped at $22. Bank fees may also apply. Source
Release limits
Artist: one artist and unlimited releases. Label: unlimited artists and releases. Source
Digital music distribution with TikTok promotion and monetization tools. Source
Required cost
Lite is free; Core is $30/year; Max is $75/year, billed annually. Source
Service share
English plan page: Lite retains 90%; Core and Max retain 100%. The official pt-BR page says Core retains 90%; the royalty share is inconsistent across current localized pages. Source
Extra deductions
Public payout methods and minimums vary by country: USD $10, GBP £7, EUR €10, BRL R$50, IDR Rp140,000, AUD A$14, NZD NZ$16, CAD C$13. Methods include PayPal, Payoneer, bank transfer, and local wallets. No provider-fee schedule is published. Source
Release limits
Lite supports one artist; Core up to two; Max starts at five and supports up to 500. Core and Max include unlimited releases. Source
Music distribution to major stores and social platforms. Source
Required cost
$4.99 per track once; no annual subscription. Cover-song licensing is included. Source
Service share
Soundrop retains 15% of gross revenue after marketplace costs and applicable publishing/mechanical licensing costs. Source
Extra deductions
Payout guide (updated Aug 2024) lists U.S./non-U.S. bank $2, local-currency wire $10, USD wire $25, and PayPal free. Default threshold is $20; users can set $20–$1,000. The guide does not show a newer fee revision. Source
Release limits
No annual release cap is stated publicly; each track is priced separately. Source
Music distribution with artist-promotion tools. Source
Required cost
Single distribution is $9.95/year; Album is $19.95 in year one then $49.95/year. Premium is currently $99.75/year (50% off the $199.50 annual price). Source
Service share
Current terms pay 100% while subscribed to Distribution; 80% if not subscribed when ReverbNation receives the sales proceeds. Source
Extra deductions
Payout fees range from $0.50 plus percentage to $26 by route; currency conversion may add up to 3%. Minimum payout is $5 after fees/tax. Source
Release limits
Single/Album packages cover one release each; Premium includes unlimited releases. Source
Digital music distribution to selected global music services. Source
Required cost
Top Dog: $14/year for 1–2 tracks, $17 for 3–5, $20 for 6–12, then $1.50 per added track/year (up to 99). World Domination: $19/$24/$29 for those same tiers, then $1.50 per added track/year. Source
Service share
Artist share can be selected from 85% to 92.5% of gross receipts (7.5% to 15% service share). Source
Extra deductions
Optional UPC is $10; the Royalty Upgrade price is not published. Royalties are paid by PayPal only; seller may also pay bank, currency-conversion, and transfer costs. Source
Release limits
Top Dog covers seven services; World Domination covers 20+. Annual price scales with track count and store coverage. Source
Unlimited Artist plan: £20/year; Label from £30/year. Pay per release: single £25, EP £35, album £45. Source
Service share
Standard distribution pays artists 100% of royalties. Invite-only Artist & Label Services use an 80/20 split. Source
Extra deductions
March 2026 terms for accounts outside the UK list a £10 payout minimum and £3 fee per payment. That article says future payments use Western Union only, while current payment terms and the January 2026 FAQ list Convera or PayPal. UK fees and minimum are not published. Source
Release limits
Artist plans cover unlimited singles, EPs, and albums; a pay-per-release option is also offered. Source
Compare direct music sales with services that deliver releases to streaming platforms and stores. Check recurring costs, service shares, deductions and release limits.
Subscriptions; eligible shows may also earn ad and premium-video revenue through the Partner Program. Source
Plan cost
Spotify for Creators podcast hosting is free. Source
Platform fee
No platform fee on legacy direct subscriptions through October 19; from October 20 new Memberships pay 10% of net earnings. Migrated legacy subscriptions keep old fees until cancellation. Source
Extra charges
Through October 19: 5.5% processing plus 0.8–1.6% FX when currencies differ. From October 20, new Memberships’ 10% includes processing, FX, and payout; migrated subscriptions keep old fees until cancellation. US payout: rolling 30 days after 30-day onboarding, $10 minimum. Source
Listener access
Subscriptions require 2 episodes and 100 unique Spotify listeners in 60 days in supported markets. Partner Program has separate eligibility: 1,000 audience, 2,000 listening hours in 30 days, and 3 episodes. Source
Ads Marketplace, PodAds, Podbean Premium sales and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions integration. Source
Plan cost
Unlimited Audio is $12/mo billed annually or $17 monthly; Unlimited Plus is $29/$39 for audio and video. Source
Platform fee
Paid hosts receive 70% of net Ads Marketplace revenue (Podbean retains 30%); free-plan hosts receive no ad share. PodAds costs $1 per 1,000 ad downloads served. Source
Extra charges
Ad share is calculated after taxes, card/other processing, bad debt, chargebacks, commissions, credits, refunds, and advertiser discounts. Source
Listener access
Ads Marketplace and PodAds require U.S.-person status; public shows use RSS, while Premium delivery uses Podbean apps/web or Apple access. Source
Automatic Podcast Ads, Libsyn Ads, PodRoll, and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Source
Plan cost
Basic: $12/month after a 30-day free trial; 3 audio upload hours/month. Source
Platform fee
Automatic Ads pay creators 50% below 50,000 monthly downloads and 60% at 50,000 or more (equivalent Libsyn shares: 50% and 40%). Libsyn Ads Marketplace standard commission is 30%, negotiable. Apple subscription commission is 30% in year one and 15% after a subscriber has paid for one year. Source
Extra charges
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions require an Apple Podcasters Program membership; US annual fee is $19.99 and varies by country. Source
Listener access
Distributes to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and 20+ platforms; supports private and subscriber audio. Source
Host-read and programmatic ads, donations, exclusive subscriptions, and partner premium revenue Source
Plan cost
Growth: $19.99/month or $180/year ($15/month annual equivalent); Core plan is free. Source
Platform fee
Platform share: 30% host-read ads/sponsorships, 50% programmatic ads, 4.5% donations, 12% exclusive subscriptions, and 50% partner premium revenue. Donation and subscription rates apply after actual facilitation expenses and refunds are deducted; ad rates use net ad revenue. Source
Extra charges
Payment processing and refunds reduce the net donation/subscription amount before the listed share is calculated. Source
Listener access
Public RSS distribution; exclusive content is delivered to paid subscribers. Source
