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(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Routenote | Cd Baby |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | No |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | Free: Yes - Keep 85% | Premium: Yes - Keep 100% | 30% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | No dedicated customer support rep | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Yes - Included |
| Payment Threshold | $50 | Yes - $10 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Varies by Plan | None |
| Price per Release | None | $10 - Single/$15 - Album |
| Primary Artists | Includes Unlimited Artists | Free |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Free: Keep 85% | Premium: Keep 100% | Keep 91% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | - |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | ACH: Free | ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | - |