/blog/compare/<slug-a>-vs-<slug-b>
(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | United Masters | Routenote |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | No |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Yes +$4.99 per release | Free: Yes - Keep 85% | Premium: Yes - Keep 100% |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep | Email- General | No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Debut+: No Select: Yes | No |
| Exclusivity | ⚠️ Yes | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | No |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | $50 |
| Pre-Orders | No | Yes |
| Price | Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation | Varies by Plan |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Each artist needs their own subscription | Includes Unlimited Artists |
| Rating | 2.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Free: Keep 85% | Premium: Keep 100% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | Yes - Free |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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 | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | ACH: Free |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | Included + Bring your own |