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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Tunecore | Emubands |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | 3 Strikes - $10 per track + Ban |
| Beatport | Yes - $7.99/Month | Yes |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | 20% of Royalties | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes - Varies by plan. | Yes - Varies by plan. |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Basic: Email- General Pro: Live chat, Video call, & Phone |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes + $16.99 per track | No |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | Yes | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Yes - varies by plan. | Yes |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) | Yes |
| Price | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. | From $0 - $60 Varies by plan |
| Price per Release | None | $12.50 per Single | $25 per Album or EP |
| Primary Artists | $14.99 Per Artist | Unclear |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan | - |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $0.25 Cap | 2.9% Uncapped for PayPal |
| UPC Codes | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive | Included + Bring your own |