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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Tunecore | Rocnation |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms | No policy |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Termination + Removal |
| Beatport | Yes - $7.99/Month | No |
| Classical | No | Yes |
| Content ID | 20% of Royalties | 15% Fee |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Termination + Removal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes - Varies by plan. | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Standard |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes + $16.99 per track | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | Yes |
| KYC | Yes | Yes |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No - but cites another entity that may be related |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | Yes |
| New Stores | Yes - varies by plan. | Not disclosed |
| Payment Threshold | No | $100 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes) | Not disclosed |
| Price | From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan. | $0.00 |
| Price per Release | None | $0.00 |
| Primary Artists | $14.99 Per Artist | Unlimited |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 2.3 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 85% |
| Split Pay | Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan | Yes |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $0.25 Cap | Not disclosed |
| UPC Codes | Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive | Yes + Bring your own |