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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Cd Baby | Imusician |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No policy |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes - Free |
| Classical | Yes | Yes |
| Content ID | 30% of Royalties | 20% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Removal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email+ Live Video Chat |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No |
| Music stays Live | Yes | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Yes - Included | Yes |
| Payment Threshold | Yes - $10 | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes |
| Price | None | Amplify: $39 Yr. | Amplify+ $79 Yr. | Amplify Pro: $299 Yr. |
| Price per Release | $10 - Single/$15 - Album | None |
| Primary Artists | Free | Amplify: Unlimited | Amplify+: 2+ | Amplify Pro: Unlimited |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | |
| Revenue Share | Keep 91% | Keep 100% |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Not subject to 30% tax |
| Transaction Fees | ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped | $0+ Depends on payment type |