Distrokid vs Vydia

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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Feature Distrokid Vydia
AI Licensing No No
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track Yes - $10 per track
Beatport Yes - $9.99/Month Yes
Classical No No
Content ID From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release 35% of Royalties
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- General
Dolby Atmos Yes +$26.99 per track Yes
Exclusivity No No
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 Yes
New Stores Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer Doesn't specify
Payment Threshold No $35
Pre-Orders Yes - Upon Request No
Price From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. $20
Price per Release None None
Primary Artists Varies by plan Each artist needs their own account
Rating 4.3/5 2.3/5
Revenue Share Keep 100% ⚠️ 35% - Hidden Fee
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 Varies by country & payment type
UPC Codes Included x Cannot bring your own Included + Bring your own