How much does Amuse cost in 2026?

Amuse is not free. Their plans start at $23.99/year for 1 artist, and $59.99/year for up to 3 artists. They only distribute to 35 platforms. Distromasters PRO costs $29/year with unlimited releases across 150+ platforms, 100% royalties, and custom label name on all plans.

Does Amuse take a percentage of royalties?

Amuse offers 100% royalties on paid plans. The free plan retains a commission on earnings. Distromasters PRO and Multi plans also offer 100% royalties with a one-time or flat annual payment — no recurring per-release charges.

Does Distromasters require approval to distribute my music?

No gatekeeping. Any artist can register and submit a release through Distromasters. Our team reviews the technical quality of your audio, cover, and metadata — not whether your music fits a genre trend. Amuse historically used editorial curation on its free tier to decide which releases got distributed.

Does Distromasters offer a path to a record label like Amuse?

Yes. Distromasters is backed by 1M Music Group, an active independent record label. Artists whose releases perform well on streaming platforms are monitored for potential A&R signing with 1M Music Group — giving you a real path to a label deal, not just distribution.

Comparison

Distromasters vs Amuse

Compare Distromasters and Amuse side-by-side. Transparent pricing, no gatekeeping, human QA review, and a real path to a record label — not just a distribution app.

Feature Breakdown

Feature	DISTROMASTERS	Amuse
Open Distribution (No Gatekeeping)	Yes — all artists can distribute	$23.99/yr (1 artist) or $59.99/yr (3 artists). Only 35 platforms.
Delivery Speed	Standard 7–14 business days	Standard delivery on paid plans; slower on basic tier
Royalties	100% on PRO/Multi (Single 90%)	100% on paid plans
Custom Record Label Name	Included on all plans	Paid plans only
Human QA Review	Yes, every release audited before submission	Mostly automated
Path to Label Deal	Yes — monitored for 1M Music Group signing	No active A&R program

Why artists choose Distromasters

No Gatekeeping

Amuse only distributes to 35 platforms, and their Label plan limits you to 3 artists. Distromasters Label plan has unlimited artists across 150+ platforms. No caps on your roster, no caps on your reach.

Consistent Delivery Speed

Amuse's free plan could take several weeks to deliver. Distromasters delivers on the same standard timeline for every plan — no "boost" required to get timely delivery.

Label Name on All Plans

Amuse requires a paid plan for custom record label names. Distromasters includes it in all plans, including the $9 Single — so even your very first release carries your own label name.

Real A&R Path

Distromasters is operated by 1M Music Group, an active independent label. Artists with growing streaming numbers are monitored and may receive an invitation to sign with the main 1M Music Group roster.

Distribute without limits. Start with Distromasters.

No editorial gatekeeping. No surprise annual fees. No waiting weeks for delivery. Register today and get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and 150+ platforms.

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