TuneCore is one of the earliest digital distribution platforms, but its annual subscription model means you pay a fixed fee for every album or single — regardless of how much you actually earn. When you're just starting out or releasing music frequently, those fees pile up and eat into your profits. Mazufa operates on a completely different model: 0% commission and free distribution, meaning every dollar you earn stays in your pocket.
The most common mistake artists make is deleting their old distribution first and then re-uploading — which causes their music to temporarily disappear from platforms and wipes out any playlist placements they've built up. The correct order is the exact opposite: upload first, then delete.
Before taking any practical steps, gather the following information from your current account:
Save all of this in a single file. You'll need it later to ensure your new release matches your old one across platform databases.
Sign up for Mazufa and begin uploading the same releases you have on TuneCore. Keep these tips in mind when uploading:
After uploading your releases on Mazufa, wait until you receive confirmation that your music is live on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Anghami. This process typically takes a few business days. Don't rush to delete your old releases before this point.
Once you've confirmed that your releases are available through Mazufa, you can remove or un-distribute them from TuneCore. Look for a "Remove from stores" option (or equivalent) within each release's settings. Keep in mind that removal can take several days to take effect across all platforms, and there may be a brief overlap period where both versions exist simultaneously — this is completely normal.
After all your releases have been removed, cancel your TuneCore annual subscription so you're not charged in the next billing cycle. Make sure to withdraw any remaining earnings from your account before closing it for good.
Any streaming royalties you earned through TuneCore remain yours and will be paid out by TuneCore on their usual schedule, even after you've left. Earnings generated from your new distribution start date through Mazufa will be paid directly to you with 0% commission.
Migrating from TuneCore to Mazufa isn't complicated as long as you follow the right order. The result: your full earnings, uninterrupted distribution, and no annual fees stacking up with every new release.