/blog/compare/<slug-a>-vs-<slug-b>
(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | United Masters | Distrokid |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes - $9.99/Month |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Yes +$4.99 per release | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Debut+: No Select: Yes | Yes +$26.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | ⚠️ Yes | No |
| KYC | No | 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 | Doesn't specify | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer |
| Payment Threshold | No | No |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes - Upon Request |
| Price | Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation | From $24.99 - $89.99 Varies by plan. |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Each artist needs their own subscription | Varies by plan |
| Rating | 2.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - Requires $10 Subscription for Payees |
| Stores | Unlimited | Limited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4 | $1 cap for PayPal |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | Included x Cannot bring your own |