Is Distromasters cheaper than TuneCore?

TuneCore charges $24.99/yr base subscription for unlimited singles, plus $29.99/yr for each album added. With even a few albums your annual bill grows quickly. Distromasters charges $9 once for a single (no annual renewal) or $29/yr PRO with unlimited releases — your music stays live permanently with no recurring per-release fees.

Does TuneCore take a percentage of royalties?

TuneCore keeps 100% of streaming royalties but charges an annual fee per release that grows as your catalog grows. Distromasters PRO and Multi plans also offer 100% royalties with a single upfront payment — no annual invoices per release.

Does Distromasters include a custom record label name like TuneCore?

Yes. All Distromasters plans include a custom record label name at no extra charge. TuneCore also offers this but bundles it with annual fees. With Distromasters you pay once and keep full label branding on your releases permanently.

Can I move my catalog from TuneCore to Distromasters?

Yes. You can take down releases from TuneCore and re-distribute them through Distromasters. Our team can assist with timing and coordination to minimize downtime on platforms. New releases can start immediately with Distromasters.

Comparison

Distromasters vs TuneCore

Compare both distributors and discover why independent artists are switching from TuneCore to Distromasters to stop paying annual fees that grow with every release.

Feature Breakdown

Feature	DISTROMASTERS	TuneCore
Annual Renewal Fees	None — pay once, stay live forever	$24.99/yr subscription (singles unlimited) — albums +$29.99/yr each
Royalties	100% on PRO/Multi (Single 90%)	100% (but $24.99/yr base subscription required)
Custom Record Label Name	Included on all plans	Included (bundled with annual fee)
Human QA Review	Yes, every release verified by our team	Mostly automated
ISRC & UPC Codes	Free on all plans	Included
Path to Label Deal	Yes — monitored for 1M Music Group signing	No label partnership (3-day support response)

Why artists choose Distromasters

No Annual Renewal Trap

TuneCore now charges $24.99/yr for singles + $29.99/yr per album added. Three albums = $114.96/yr before any marketing. Distromasters PRO is $29/yr flat — unlimited releases, all included.

Human QA on Every Release

Our A&R team manually reviews your audio, cover art, and metadata before submission. Fewer rejections, faster live dates, and no surprises from automated systems.

Predictable, One-Time Pricing

No surprise invoices at year-end. Our plans are pay-once per release (Single) or annual flat-rate (PRO/Multi). Your catalog cost never grows just because it gets older.

Path to 1M Music Group

TuneCore is a pure distribution tool with no A&R path. At Distromasters, we actively monitor releases. If your numbers grow, you may be invited to sign directly with 1M Music Group.

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