/blog/compare/<slug-a>-vs-<slug-b>
(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Distrokid | Cd Baby |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes - $9.99/Month | No |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release | 30% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes +$26.99 per track | No |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes with Add-on | Yes |
| Music Videos | NoYes - with Distrovid +$99 Annually | No |
| New Stores | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer | Yes - Included |
| Payment Threshold | No | Yes - $10 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes - Upon Request | Yes |
| Price | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. | None |
| Price per Release | None | $10 - Single/$15 - Album |
| Primary Artists | Varies by plan | Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 91% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees | - |
| Stores | Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $1 cap for PayPal | ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | - |