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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Imusician | Routenote |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No policy | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes - Free | No |
| Classical | Yes | No |
| Content ID | 20% of Royalties | Free: Yes - Keep 85% | Premium: Yes - Keep 100% |
| Copyright Infringement | Removal | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email+ Live Video Chat | Email- General | No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | No |
| Music stays Live | Yes | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Yes | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | $50 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Amplify: $39 Yr. | Amplify+ $79 Yr. | Amplify Pro: $299 Yr. | Varies by Plan |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Amplify: Unlimited | Amplify+: 2+ | Amplify Pro: Unlimited | Includes Unlimited Artists |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Free: Keep 85% | Premium: Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Amplify: No | Amplify+ & Pro: Yes | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Not subject to 30% tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $0+ Depends on payment type | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | ACH: Free |
| UPC Codes | Yes | Included + Bring your own |