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(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Soundcloud | Cd Baby |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | No |
| Classical | Yes | Yes |
| Content ID | 30% of Royalties | 30% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Yes - Included |
| Payment Threshold | $25 | Yes - $10 |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes |
| Price | $99 Annually | None |
| Price per Release | None | $10 - Single/$15 - Album |
| Primary Artists | Free - Unlimited | Free |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | You 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 | Not specified | ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | - |