Compare music distribution fees: DistroKid, TuneCore and more
Compare direct music sales with services that deliver releases to streaming platforms and stores. Check recurring costs, service shares, deductions and release limits.
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Bandcamp
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Sales model
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
