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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Distrokid | Rocnation |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No policy |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Termination + Removal |
| Beatport | Yes - $9.99/Month | No |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release | 15% Fee |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Termination + Removal |
| Custom Label Name | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep | Standard |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes +$26.99 per track | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | Yes |
| KYC | No | Yes |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No - but cites another entity that may be related |
| Music stays Live | Yes with Add-on | Yes |
| Music Videos | NoYes - with Distrovid +$99 Annually | Yes |
| New Stores | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer | Not disclosed |
| Payment Threshold | No | $100 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes - Upon Request | Not disclosed |
| Price | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. | $0.00 |
| Price per Release | None | $0.00 |
| Primary Artists | Varies by plan | Unlimited |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 2.3 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 85% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees | Yes |
| Stores | Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $1 cap for PayPal | Not disclosed |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | Yes + Bring your own |