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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Distrokid | United Masters |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes - $9.99/Month | No |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release | Yes +$4.99 per release |
| 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 | Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes +$26.99 per track | Debut+: No Select: Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | ⚠️ Yes |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes with Add-on | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | NoYes - with Distrovid +$99 Annually | No |
| New Stores | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes - Upon Request | No |
| Price | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. | Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Varies by plan | Each artist needs their own subscription |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties |
| Transaction Fees | $1 cap for PayPal | ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4 |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | Included x Cannot bring your own |