Full Comparison
Distromasters vs Every Music Distributor
We compared Distromasters against the 7 biggest music distributors. Same criteria, no bias. Find the best option for your music in 2026.
Complete Feature Matrix
| Feature | DISTROM ★ | DistroKid | Amuse | CDBaby | TuneCore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $9 (single) | $22.99/yr | $23.99/yr | $9.99/single | $24.99/yr |
| Unlimited releases | ✓ PRO & Label ($29/yr) | ✓ All plans | ~ Per artist (max 3) | ✗ Pay per release | ~ Singles only — albums +$29.99/yr each |
| Royalties kept | ✓ 90–100% | ✓ 100% | ~ 80–100% | ~ 91% | ✓ 100% |
| Custom label name | ✓ All plans | ✗ $89.99/yr | ~ Pro only | ✓ Pro | ✓ Included |
| Human QA review | ✓ All plans | ✗ Automated | ✗ Automated | ~ Partial | ✗ Automated |
| Free ISRC + UPC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ UPC only free | ✓ |
| Platforms | 150+ | 150+ | 35+ | 150+ | 150+ |
| Path to major label | ✓ 1M Music Group | ✗ | ~ Editorial | ✗ | ✗ |
| Latin market focus | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Real annual cost — 2 singles + 1 album
$29/yr
DISTROM PRO
Unlimited — all included
$22.99/yr
DistroKid
No label name included
$54.98/yr
TuneCore
$24.99 + $29.99 per album
$29.89/yr
CDBaby
$9.95×2 + $9.99 (album)
$23.99/yr
Amuse
35 platforms only
Detailed Comparisons
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DistroKid
Popular but pricey for full features. Custom label costs $89.99/yr extra.
Distromasters wins
Amuse
$23.99/yr (1 artist) — $59.99/yr (3 artists). Only 35 platforms. No custom label name on basic plan.
Distromasters wins
CDBaby
Established but takes 9% of royalties. Fees add up quickly for active artists.
Distromasters wins
TuneCore
$24.99/yr subscription — 3-day support response. No A&R path, no Latin market focus.
Distromasters wins
Ditto Music
UK-based, higher pricing in GBP. Less Latin market focus and fewer platform integrations.
Distromasters wins
Landr
Mastering-first tool with distribution added on. Basic plan takes 15% royalty cut.
Distromasters wins
Frequently Asked Questions
Which music distributor is cheapest in 2026?
Distromasters offers the best price-to-value ratio: $9 one-time for a single release (no annual fee) or $29/year PRO with unlimited releases and 100% royalties. This beats DistroKid ($22.99-$89.99/yr), TuneCore ($14.99+/yr per release), and Landr ($9.99/mo).
Is Distromasters better than DistroKid?
For most independent artists, yes. Distromasters includes a custom record label name on all plans (DistroKid charges $89.99/yr extra), provides human QA review of every release, charges no hidden fees, and offers a direct path to 1M Music Group. DistroKid has more third-party integrations, but costs significantly more for comparable features.
Does Distromasters distribute to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube?
Yes. All Distromasters plans include distribution to 150+ platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and more.
Can I migrate my music catalog from another distributor?
Yes. You can upload new or existing releases to Distromasters at any time. Our team guides the migration process to avoid any streaming downtime for your catalog.
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