Is Distromasters cheaper than DistroKid?

Distromasters starts at $9 for a single release with no recurring fees for catalog maintenance. DistroKid requires an annual subscription from $22.99/yr plus extra fees for features like custom record label names ($89.99/yr) and Shazam registration.

Does Distromasters include a custom record label name?

Yes. All Distromasters plans include a custom record label name at no extra charge. DistroKid only offers this feature on their Label plans starting at $89.99 per year.

Can I migrate my catalog from DistroKid to Distromasters?

Yes. You can upload new releases to Distromasters at any time. Our team can assist with catalog migration and coordination so there is no downtime for your music on streaming platforms.

Does Distromasters take a commission on royalties?

The Single plan retains 90% royalties. PRO and Multi plans include 100% royalties with no ongoing commission. All plans include ISRC codes and UPC barcodes at no extra charge.

Comparison

Distromasters vs DistroKid

Compare head-to-head and discover why thousands of independent artists are migrating catalog from DistroKid to Distromasters.

Feature Breakdown

Feature	DISTROMASTERS	DistroKid
Sello Personalizado	Included on All Plans (Free)	Only on Label plans (from $89.99/yr)
Human QA Review	Yes, every release is verified	100% automated (causes rejections)
Hidden Extras	No hidden fees (ISRC/Content ID free)	Charges for Shazam, Store Pioneer, Leave a Legacy
Royalties & Commissions	100% on PRO/Multi (Single 90%)	100% (with annual upkeep)
Payout Options & Currency	USD & International Bank Transfers	USD only (with conversion fee)
Incubator & Label Path	Yes, monitored for A&R signing	No (No label partnership)

Why artists choose Distromasters

Custom Label on all plans

DistroKid charges $89.99/year for their Label tier if you want to customize the record label name on platforms. Distromasters includes it in all plans, even Single ($9).

Human QA Verification

Automated bots can cause delays or reject releases. Our internal A&R team audits your audios, covers, and metadata so your launch goes live on time and without errors.

No Hidden Charges

Do not pay extra for barcodes, Content ID, or keeping your music in stores forever. All codes and base tools are completely included in our plans.

Path to 1M Music Group

We do not want you to stay DIY forever. We actively monitor Distromasters releases. If your streams grow, we offer you to sign directly with 1M Music Group.

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