08/22/2025
💥What distribution companies do you use for your music?💥
Here are some Popular Distribution Companies for Independent Musicians:
1. United Masters
- Key Features: United Masters allows artists to distribute music to a variety of platforms,
including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. They also provide marketing tools and a monetization option for YouTube and Instagram.
- Cost: Free Plan: 90% of earnings to the artist, but United Masters takes a 10% commission on revenue generated from streams.
- Pro Plan: $5 per month or $49.99 annually for the first year. Artists keep 100% of their
earnings of digital store sales, plus access to additional features like sync licensing
opportunities and analytics.
2. TuneCore
- Key Features: TuneCore distributes music to over 150 digital platforms and offers a wide range of services like publishing administration, music publishing royalties, and performance royalties.
- Cost: Single Release: $9.99 per year per single.
- Album Release: $29.99 per year for the first year, $49.99 per year for subsequent years.
- TuneCore also takes a commission on royalties from digital platforms such as online streaming, but the artist keeps 100% of the revenue for digital store sales.
3. DistroKid
- Key Features: DistroKid is popular for its fast, low-cost, and no-fuss distribution. It allows unlimited uploads of music, meaning you can release as many singles and albums as you want for a flat fee.
- Cost: Basic Plan: $22.99 per year for unlimited uploads.
- Musician Plus Plan: $35.99 per year (includes additional features like customizable release dates and detailed analytics).
- Label Plan: $79.99 per year (ideal for distributing multiple artists under one account).
4. CD Baby
- Key Features: CD Baby is one of the most established music distributors, offering global distribution, publishing administration, sync licensing opportunities, and more. They also provide physical distribution for CDs and vinyl.
- Cost: Single Release: $9.99 per single (one-time fee).
- Album Release: $29 per album (one-time fee).
- CD Baby takes a 9% commission on digital distribution revenue.
5. Amuse
- Key Features: Amuse offers a free distribution service, with an option for a paid pro version that includes faster releases and more analytics tools.
- Cost: Free Plan: No upfront cost, but Amuse takes a 15% commission on earnings.
- Pro Plan: $24.99 per year per artist. You keep 100% of earnings, plus extra features like faster distribution and advanced analytics.
6. Symphonic Distribution
- Key Features: Symphonic offers digital distribution, publishing, and sync licensing
services. It is a popular choice for artists seeking a more hands-on approach with personalized support and a more advanced distribution service.
- Cost: Single Release: $10 per release.
- Album Release: $50 per album.
- Symphonic takes a 10% commission on digital sales revenue.
7. RouteNote
- Key Features: RouteNote offers both free and premium distribution options. They distribute to all major streaming platforms and offer a flexible revenue-sharing model.
- Cost: Free Plan: RouteNote takes 15% of earnings.
- Premium Plan: One-time fee of $10 for singles, $30 for albums. Artists keep 100% of earnings.
8. Landr
- Key Features: Landr is known for its easy-to-use platform and offers additional services such as mastering, distribution, and promotion tools. It’s a great option for artists looking for an all-in-one solution.
- Cost: Free Plan: For digital distribution, but you keep 100% of royalties on digital store sales.
- Pro Plan: $10 per month for unlimited uploads, mastering, and other features.
9. Ditto
- Key Features: Ditto offers global digital distribution with no upfront cost for artists. It
also supports both singles and albums and includes international music stores and performance rights organizations.
- Cost: Plans starting from $19 to $89 yearly.
- You'll keep 100% of the money you make from distribution.
10. FreshTunes
- Key Features: FreshTunes offers free distribution and doesn’t take a cut of your
royalties. It’s a good option for artists who want a no-cost entry into streaming platforms.
- Cost: Free Plan and Pro plan for $10.00 monthly: No upfront fees and no commission
on earnings.
11. ReverbNation
- Key Features: ReverbNation is an online platform for independent musicians to manage
their careers, distribute music, and engage with fans. They were founded in 2006. Distribute to platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Showcase music, videos, and bio. They provide tools for newsletters and social media. You can access gigs, contests, and licensing.Tools for ads, song promotion, and performance tracking.
- Cost:
- Free Plan: Basic features.
- Premium Plans: Start at $12.99/month, offering advanced tools.
ReverbNation is ideal for independent artists looking to promote their music and connect with the industry.
(💥Information was provided by Music Industry Professional, Rita Di Mauro, at the City Files event 11/2024.)
