Does Landr take a percentage of my royalties?

Landr's basic distribution plan retains 15% of your royalties. To keep 100%, you need to upgrade to a higher-tier plan (Landr Network). Distromasters PRO and Multi plans offer 100% royalties with no commission — you only pay the release fee upfront.

Is Landr good for music distribution or just mastering?

Landr started as an AI mastering platform and added distribution later. Distribution is a secondary feature for them — it comes with constant upsells to their mastering service. If you just need reliable distribution without mastering pressure, Distromasters is a cleaner choice.

Can I use Distromasters without Landr's mastering?

Distromasters is a pure distribution service — there is no mastering upsell, no bundled tools you don't need, and no subscription to a suite of features. You submit your finished audio and we distribute it. If you want mastering, you bring your own.

Does Distromasters offer a path to a record label?

Yes. Distromasters is operated by 1M Music Group, an active independent record label. Artists whose streaming performance grows are monitored for potential A&R consideration — giving you a real shot at a label deal through the same company handling your distribution.

Comparison

Distromasters vs Landr

Compare Distromasters and Landr side-by-side. No royalty cuts, distribution as the primary focus (not mastering), human QA review, and a real path to a record label — not a suite of tools you may not need.

Feature Breakdown

Feature	DISTROMASTERS	Landr
Price	From $9/release	$9.99/mo or $99/yr subscription
Royalties	100% on PRO/Multi (Single 90%)	15% cut on basic plan; 100% on Landr Network (higher tier)
Custom Label Name	Included on all plans	Paid plans only
Human QA Review	Yes, every release audited	Automated validation only
Primary Focus	Pure distribution	Mastering-first; distribution is an add-on
Mastering Upsell	None — bring your own master	Constant upsell to AI mastering service
Platform Coverage	150+ platforms	150+ platforms
Path to Label Deal	Yes — monitored for 1M Music Group signing	No active A&R program

Why artists choose Distromasters

No Royalty Cut

Landr's entry-level distribution plan takes 15% of your earnings. Distromasters PRO and Multi plans offer 100% royalties — you pay the release fee once, and every stream goes directly to you.

Distribution-First, Always

Landr built its brand around AI mastering and added distribution as a revenue extension. Distromasters exists solely to distribute your music — no bundled tools, no AI mastering upsells, no distractions from what matters.

Human QA Review

Every Distromasters release is reviewed by a real person before submission to platforms. Metadata errors, audio quality issues, and cover art problems are caught before they become takedowns — something Landr's automated system can miss.

1M Music Group Path

Distromasters is operated by 1M Music Group, an active independent label. Artists with growing streaming numbers are monitored for potential A&R signing — a real label opportunity Landr cannot offer.

Distribute without the upsells. Start with Distromasters.

No 15% royalty cut. No mastering bundles. No automated rejection of your hard work. Human review, 100% royalties on PRO/Multi, and a path to 1M Music Group.

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