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Music Distribution Comparison Tool
Compare music distributors side-by-side on pricing, royalty splits, payout speed, and features. Find the best fit for your music career.
Pricing
Free tier or $24.99/yr Pro
Royalties
100%
Payout
1-3 weeks
Stores
150+
Best for: Beginners testing the waters
Pricing
Free (selective, apply only)
Royalties
85%
Payout
Monthly
Stores
200+
Best for: Growing artists with traction
Pricing
$9.95/single, $29/album (one-time)
Royalties
91%
Payout
Monthly
Stores
150+
Best for: Artists who want pay-once simplicity
Pricing
$22.99/yr unlimited
Royalties
100%
Payout
1-7 days
Stores
150+
Best for: Artists who release frequently
Pricing
$19/yr unlimited
Royalties
100%
Payout
1-2 weeks
Stores
150+
Best for: Budget-conscious frequent releasers
Pricing
$9.99/single, $29.99/album
Royalties
100%
Payout
2-4 weeks
Stores
150+
Best for: Artists wanting publishing + sync
Pricing
Free or $5.99/mo Select
Royalties
90%
Payout
1-2 weeks
Stores
150+
Best for: Artists seeking brand deals
💡 Insights
Flat-fee vs percentage: know the trade-off
Flat-fee distributors (DistroKid, Ditto, TuneCore) let you keep 100% of royalties — you pay a fixed yearly or per-release cost instead of sharing earnings. Percentage-based distributors (CD Baby at 91%, AWAL at 85%) trade upfront savings for a cut of every stream.
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