Last updated 04/19/2025
Transaction Fees: What you pay to payment gatways like PayPal to process payments. The standard transaction fee is 2.9% + $0.30 unless otherwise stated. If a distributor doesn't declare they're capping the fee, you pay an unlimited amount as a percentage of whatever you withdraw
Tax-Treaty: Distributors located in the United States are required to collect 30% of revenue earned by users that reside in a country without a US Tax-Treaty. Find out if you're Country subjects you to the tax-treaty here
Stores: Where your music will be sent
Limited Stores: Your music won't be sent to the full invenotory of stores offered by top distributors
Your music will be sent to a inventory of stores
Primary Artists: The number of artists you're allowed to distribute music for under one subscription or account.
Payment Threshold: The minimum amount you're required to earn before qualify for a payment.
Music Stays Live: Your releases will remain in stores, even if you cancel your subscription.
Exclusivity: Distributor restricts you from using other distributors to distribute the same release or any releases.
Dolby Atmos: Apple Music pays 10% more in royalties for songs mixed in Dolby Atmos but not all distributors accept the format.
Direct Deals: Informs you of whether the distributor has direct deals with digital service providers like Spotify or go through a third party like Fuga. Third parties charge fees that are passed down to you so it means you earn less.