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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Amuse | Distrokid |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes - $9.99/Month |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Artist: 15% fee | Artist Plus & Professional: Yes, No fee | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Boost: No | Pro: Yes | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes +$26.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes - Takes 25% of Revenue | Yes with Add-on |
| Music Videos | Yes for Artist & Label Services | NoYes - with Distrovid +$99 Annually |
| New Stores | $10 One-time fee for Artist Plan | Free for all other Plans | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes - Upon Request |
| Price | Artist: $24 | Artist Plus: $40 | Professional: $60 - Annually | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Artist: 1 | Artist Pro: 2 | Professional: 3 +$ for more Artists | Varies by plan |
| Rating | 3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees |
| Stores | Limited | Limited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $1 - $8+ | $1 cap for PayPal |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Included x Cannot bring your own |