🔥 Top Music Distribution Services
Hey guys, here is a quick breakdown of places to go to publish. FYI, I currently use Distrokid or Routenote. I believe Jason is 100% Distrokid. 1. DistroKid https://www.distrokid.com Pros: - Flat annual fee for unlimited uploads - Fast delivery - Easy Spotify artist verification - Very user-friendly Cons: - No free option - Charges extra for things like Shazam and YouTube Content ID 2. TuneCore https://www.tunecore.com Pros: - Strong analytics and reporting - Offers publishing admin services - Trusted by professionals Cons: - Charges per release - Can get expensive if you're releasing a lot 3. CD Baby https://www.cdbaby.com Pros: - One-time fee per release - Includes YouTube monetization - Offers physical distribution and sync licensing Cons: - Takes 9% of digital revenue - Slower delivery compared to others 4. Amuse https://www.amuse.io Pros: - Free plan available - Clean mobile-first app - Premium plan offers faster releases Cons: - Limited tools on free plan - Less robust analytics and support 5. UnitedMasters https://www.unitedmasters.com Pros: - Free plan with 90/10 revenue split - Sync opportunities (TV, commercials) - Sleek mobile app Cons: - Takes a cut of royalties - Limited advanced controls 6. RouteNote https://www.routenote.com Pros: - Free distribution (keep 85% of royalties) - Paid plan = keep 100% - Unlimited releases and monetization options Cons: - Free plan is slower to approve - Mixed reviews on support quality Final Thoughts: - Releasing a lot? DistroKid offers the best value. - Want more control or publishing admin? Try TuneCore or CD Baby. - Just getting started? Check out Amuse, UnitedMasters, or RouteNote.