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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Tunecore | Landr |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms | Yes - 20% of revenue/ Pro-rata |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes - $7.99/Month | Yes |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | 20% of Royalties | 20% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes - Varies by plan. | No for Basic | Yes for all other plans |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes + $16.99 per track | No for Basic | Yes for all other plans |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | Yes | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes - Takes 15% |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Yes - varies by plan. | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) | No |
| Price | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. | Basic: $24 | Pro: $45 |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | $14.99 Per Artist | Basic: 1 | Pro: 5 |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $0.25 Cap | 2.9% capped at $1 for US, more for non-US |
| UPC Codes | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive | Included x Cannot bring your own UPCs |