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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Rocnation | Emubands |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No policy | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Termination + Removal | 3 Strikes - $10 per track + Ban |
| Beatport | No | Yes |
| Classical | Yes | Yes |
| Content ID | 15% Fee | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Copyright Infringement | Termination + Removal | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Customer Support | Standard | Basic: Email- General Pro: Live chat, Video call, & Phone |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Exclusivity | Yes | No |
| KYC | Yes | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No - but cites another entity that may be related | No |
| Music stays Live | Yes | Yes |
| Music Videos | Yes | No |
| New Stores | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Payment Threshold | $100 | No |
| Pre-Orders | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Price | $0.00 | From $0 - $60 Varies by plan |
| Price per Release | $0.00 | $12.50 per Single | $25 per Album or EP |
| Primary Artists | Unlimited | Unclear |
| Rating | 2.3 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 85% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes | - |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | Not disclosed | 2.9% Uncapped for PayPal |
| UPC Codes | Yes + Bring your own | Included + Bring your own |