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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Amuse | Soundcloud |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | Artist: 15% fee | Artist Plus & Professional: Yes, No fee | Keep 100% |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Boost: No | Pro: Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes - Takes 25% of Revenue | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | Yes for Artist & Label Services | No |
| New Stores | $10 One-time fee for Artist Plan | Free for all other Plans | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | $25 |
| Pre-Orders | No | No |
| Price | Artist: $24 | Artist Plus: $40 | Professional: $60 - Annually | $99 Annually |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Artist: 1 | Artist Pro: 2 | Professional: 3 +$ for more Artists | Free - Unlimited |
| Rating | 3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $1 - $8+ | Not specified |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Included + Bring your own |