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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Tunecore | Distrokid |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes - $7.99/Month | Yes - $9.99/Month |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | 20% of Royalties | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes - Varies by plan. | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes + $16.99 per track | Yes +$26.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | Yes | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes with Add-on |
| Music Videos | No | NoYes - with Distrovid +$99 Annually |
| New Stores | Yes - varies by plan. | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) | Yes - Upon Request |
| Price | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | $14.99 Per Artist | Varies by plan |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees |
| Stores | Unlimited | Limited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $0.25 Cap | $1 cap for PayPal |
| UPC Codes | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive | Included x Cannot bring your own |