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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Venice Music | Distrokid |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | Yes - $9.99/Month |
| Classical | Yes | No |
| Content ID | Yes | From $4.99 - $14.95 + 20% Annually per release |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Musician: No | Musician Plus: Yes | Ultimate: Yes |
| Customer Support | Email + Live Chat + Video Calls & more | Email- General No dedicated customer support rep |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes +$26.99 per track |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | Yes |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes with Add-on |
| Music Videos | Yes | NoYes - with Distrovid +$99 Annually |
| New Stores | Yes | Yes +$8 per release annually for Store Maximizer |
| Payment Threshold | $50 | No |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes - Upon Request |
| Price | $19.99/Month or $198/Annually | 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 | 4/5 | 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 | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | $2.25 + 0.25%(US) or 2% (Outside of US) Uncapped | $1 cap for PayPal |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | Included x Cannot bring your own |