OFFstep vs. DistroKid looks like a feature comparison until you ask what each company is actually built to do. This one is really about low-cost, feature-stacked self-service distribution versus lean, scalable commodity distribution with lots of paid extras. OFFstep's clearest advantage is a broad utility layer around basic distribution: fan/email capture, pre-saves and smart links, release comparison, timed releases, advanced-store options, video distribution and YouTube claim removal. DistroKid's clearest advantage is core delivery reliability and a business model that charges separately for many extras instead of pretending every advanced service can be given to everybody for one tiny fee. It packs light, but the bag usually makes it to the airport.
