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(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore
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Last updated 04/19/2025
Feature | Cd Baby | Amuse |
---|---|---|
Transaction Fees | ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped | $1 - $8+ |
Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax |
Stores | Unlimited | Limited |
Rating | 4.8/5 | 3/5 |
Primary Artists | Free | Artist: 1 | Artist Pro: 2 | Professional: 3 +$ for more Artists |
Price | None | Artist: $24 | Artist Plus: $40 | Professional: $60 - Annually |
Revenue Share | Keep 91% | Keep 100% |
Price per Release | $10 - Single/$15 - Album | None |
Pre-Orders | Yes | No |
Payment Threshold | Yes - $10 | No |
New Stores | Yes - Included | $10 One-time fee for Artist Plan | Free for all other Plans |
Music Videos | No | Yes for Artist & Label Services |
Music stays Live | Yes | Yes - Takes 25% of Revenue |
KYC | No | No |
Exclusivity | No | No |
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Direct Deals | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
Digital Booklets | Yes | No |
Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
Custom Label Name | Yes | Boost: No | Pro: Yes |
Content ID | 30% of Royalties | Artist: 15% fee | Artist Plus & Professional: Yes, No fee |
Classical | Yes | No |
Beatport | No | No |
Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
AI Licensing | No | No |
Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |