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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Ditto | United Masters |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | No |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Yes - Starting at Pro & Keep 100% | Yes +$4.99 per release |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes - Doesn't specify which plans | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Debut+: No Select: Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | ⚠️ Yes |
| KYC | No | No |
| 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 | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes +£40 | No |
| Price | Starter: £19 annually Pro: £59 annually Labels: £89 annually | Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | 1 Artist for Starter 2 Artists for Pro 5 Artists for Labels | Each artist needs their own subscription |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties |
| Transaction Fees | ACH: £0.75 cap | ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4 |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Included x Cannot bring your own |