Routenote vs Cd Baby

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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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 -