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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Landr | Record Union |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | Yes - 20% of revenue/ Pro-rata | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | Yes |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | 20% of Royalties | Varies by release type |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | No for Basic | Yes for all other plans | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Messenger & Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | No for Basic | Yes for all other plans | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | No |
| Music stays Live | Yes - Takes 15% | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Yes |
| Payment Threshold | No | $1 |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes |
| Price | Basic: $24 | Pro: $45 | Priced per release Annually |
| Price per Release | None | Varies by release type & plan |
| Primary Artists | Basic: 1 | Pro: 5 | Unlimited |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 85% | $25 Extra to keep 92.5% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | - |
| Stores | Unlimited | Very Limited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | 2.9% capped at $1 for US, more for non-US | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | Free ACH |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own UPCs | Included (+$10) + Bring your own (Free) |