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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Routenote | United Masters |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | No |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Free: Yes - Keep 85% | Premium: Yes - Keep 100% | Yes +$4.99 per release |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | No dedicated customer support rep | Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Debut+: No Select: Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | ⚠️ Yes |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | $50 | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | No |
| Price | Varies by Plan | Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Includes Unlimited Artists | Each artist needs their own subscription |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Free: Keep 85% | Premium: Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties |
| Transaction Fees | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | ACH: Free | ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4 |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Included x Cannot bring your own |