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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Routenote | Tunecore |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes - $7.99/Month |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Free: Yes - Keep 85% | Premium: Yes - Keep 100% | 20% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Customer Support | Email- General | No dedicated customer support rep | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes + $16.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | Yes |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Yes - varies by plan. |
| Payment Threshold | $50 | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) |
| Price | Varies by Plan | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Includes Unlimited Artists | $14.99 Per Artist |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Free: Keep 85% | Premium: Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | ACH: Free | $0.25 Cap |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive |