/blog/compare/<slug-a>-vs-<slug-b>
(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Soundcloud | Record Union |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | Yes |
| Classical | Yes | Yes |
| Content ID | Keep 100% | Varies by release type |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Messenger & Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Yes |
| Payment Threshold | $25 | $1 |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes |
| Price | $99 Annually | Priced per release Annually |
| Price per Release | None | Varies by release type & plan |
| Primary Artists | Free - Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 85% | $25 Extra to keep 92.5% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | - |
| Stores | Unlimited | Very Limited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | Not specified | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | Free ACH |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Included (+$10) + Bring your own (Free) |