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Last updated 05/19/2026
| Feature | Ditto | Tunecore |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | Yes - $7.99/Month |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Yes - Starting at Pro & Keep 100% | 20% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes - Doesn't specify which plans | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes + $16.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | Yes |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | Yes (Vevo) - Keep 100% +$99 to Set up a Vevo Channel + $29.99 per video | No |
| New Stores | Yes | Yes - varies by plan. |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes +£40 | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) |
| Price | Starter: £19 annually Pro: £59 annually Labels: £89 annually | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | 1 Artist for Starter 2 Artists for Pro 5 Artists for Labels | $14.99 Per Artist |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | ACH: £0.75 cap | $0.25 Cap |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive |