Vydia vs United Masters

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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Feature Vydia United Masters
AI Licensing No No
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track Yes - $10 per track
Beatport Yes No
Classical No No
Content ID 35% of Royalties Yes +$4.99 per release
Copyright Infringement Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban
Custom Label Name Yes Yes
Customer Support Email- General Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep
Dolby Atmos Yes Debut+: No Select: Yes
Exclusivity No ⚠️ Yes
KYC No No
Music Fights Fraud Member Yes Yes
Music stays Live No - Removed from all stores No - Removed from all stores
Music Videos Yes No
New Stores Doesn't specify Doesn't specify
Payment Threshold $35 No
Pre-Orders No No
Price $20 Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation
Price per Release None None
Primary Artists Each artist needs their own account Each artist needs their own subscription
Rating 2.3/5 2.8/5
Revenue Share ⚠️ 35% - Hidden Fee Keep 100%
Stores Unlimited Unlimited
Tax Treaty Yes - Subject to 30% Tax Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties
Transaction Fees Varies by country & payment type ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4
UPC Codes Included + Bring your own Included x Cannot bring your own