/blog/compare/<slug-a>-vs-<slug-b>
(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Distrokid | Record Union |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes - $9.99/Month | Yes |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release | Varies by release type |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep | Messenger & Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes +$26.99 per track | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Payment Threshold | No | $1 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes - Upon Request | Yes |
| Price | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. | Priced per release Annually |
| Price per Release | None | Varies by release type & plan |
| Primary Artists | Varies by plan | Unlimited |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 85% | $25 Extra to keep 92.5% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees | - |
| Stores | Limited | Very Limited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $1 cap for PayPal | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | Free ACH |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | Included (+$10) + Bring your own (Free) |