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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Amuse | Tunecore |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes - $7.99/Month |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Artist: 15% fee | Artist Plus & Professional: Yes, No fee | 20% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Boost: No | Pro: Yes | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes + $16.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes - varies by plan. |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) |
| Price | Artist: $24 | Artist Plus: $40 | Professional: $60 - Annually | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Artist: 1 | Artist Pro: 2 | Professional: 3 +$ for more Artists | $14.99 Per Artist |
| Rating | 3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan |
| Stores | Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $1 - $8+ | $0.25 Cap |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive |