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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Record Union | Onerpm |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | No |
| Classical | Yes | No |
| Content ID | Varies by release type | Basic: No Intermediate: Yes Advanced: Yes |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Undisclosed |
| Customer Support | Messenger & Email- General | Email- General AI Chatbot No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Basic: No Intermediate: No Advanced: Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | Yes |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | No |
| Music stays Live | Yes | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | No | Undisclosed |
| New Stores | Yes | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | $1 | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes: iTunes & Amazon |
| Price | Priced per release Annually | - |
| Price per Release | Varies by release type & plan | None |
| Primary Artists | Unlimited | Undisclosed |
| Rating | 3.2/5 | Coming soon... |
| Revenue Share | Keep 85% | $25 Extra to keep 92.5% | Keep 100% |
| Stores | Very Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | - |
| Transaction Fees | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | Free ACH | Undisclosed |
| UPC Codes | Included (+$10) + Bring your own (Free) | - |