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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | United Masters | Vydia |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes |
| Classical | No | No |
| Content ID | Yes +$4.99 per release | 35% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Debut+: No Select: Yes | Yes |
| Exclusivity | ⚠️ Yes | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | No | Yes |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | No | $35 |
| Pre-Orders | No | No |
| Price | Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation | $20 |
| Price per Release | None | None |
| Primary Artists | Each artist needs their own subscription | Each artist needs their own account |
| Rating | 2.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | ⚠️ 35% - Hidden Fee |
| Split Pay | 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 | Varies by country & payment type |
| UPC Codes | Included x Cannot bring your own | Included + Bring your own |