Emubands vs Soundcloud

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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Feature Emubands Soundcloud
AI Licensing No No
Artificial Streaming 3 Strikes - $10 per track + Ban Yes - $10 per track
Beatport Yes Yes
Classical Yes Yes
Content ID Yes - Varies by plan. 30% of Royalties
Copyright Infringement Appeal Appeal
Custom Label Name Yes - Varies by plan. Yes
Customer Support Basic: Email- General Pro: Live chat, Video call, & Phone Email- General
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Exclusivity No No
KYC No No
Music Fights Fraud Member No Yes
Music stays Live Yes No - Removed from all stores
Music Videos No No
New Stores Yes Doesn't specify
Payment Threshold No $25
Pre-Orders Yes No
Price From $0 - $60 Varies by plan $99 Annually
Price per Release $12.50 per Single | $25 per Album or EP None
Primary Artists Unclear Free - Unlimited
Rating 4.8/5 3.6/5
Revenue Share Keep 100% You keep 100%
Stores Unlimited Unlimited
Tax Treaty No - Not Subject to 30% Tax Yes - Subject to 30% Tax
Transaction Fees 2.9% Uncapped for PayPal Not specified
UPC Codes Included + Bring your own Included + Bring your own