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Independent music distributor payout terms (2026)

A small, citable dataset of what 30 music distributors publish about pricing, revenue share, payout minimums, payout methods, frequency and payment fees — taken only from each company's own pricing or help pages, with the source URL and access date on every row. Released under CC BY 4.0 so researchers, journalists, artists and AI assistants can reuse it.

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Key findings

Counted directly from the CSV for the 29 distributors other than Mazufa Records; values as published on each company's own pages, accessed between and . Counts describe published terms only and do not rank or rate any service.

  • 19 of the 29 other distributors list a paid subscription (yearly or monthly) on at least one plan (column pricing_model).
  • 12 of 29 list a per-release payment on at least one plan, and 8 of 29 list a plan with no upfront price (free-revenue-share in column pricing_model; the share kept on those plans differs by company).
  • 20 of 29 publish a payout minimum or method-specific minimums; the other 9 do not publish a fixed amount on their public pages (column payout_minimum).
  • 20 of 29 list PayPal among their payout methods, directly or through a payment provider (column payout_methods).
  • 7 of 29 describe an invitation or application route for some or all plans (column pricing_model).

Some companies publish prices only in EUR, GBP, INR or IDR; those rows say so instead of converting. Last updated:

Method and limits

Each value is quoted or closely paraphrased from the distributor's official pricing page or help centre on the access date shown. Where a company does not publish a field, the row says not published rather than guessing. Prices, shares and payout rules change often; always check the source link before relying on a value. The dataset describes published terms only — it does not rate service quality and it is not legal or financial advice. Trademarks belong to their owners and appear only to identify the services described.

Mazufa Records appears as one row under the same rules: no upload fee, no subscription, no per-release fee, and a revenue share that is set out in each artist's written agreement rather than published on the site. Suggest a correction at contact@mazufa.com.

DistroKid

https://distrokid.com
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Musician $24.99/year; Musician Plus $44.99/year; Ultimate $89.99/year (billed annually)
Artist revenue share, as published
"Keep 100% of earnings" (pricing page); help center: DistroKid "does not take any percentage of what stores send us for your earnings"; exception: optional Social Media Pack, where DistroKid keeps 20% of that revenue
Payout minimum
$6 USD minimum withdrawal; balance must also cover the fee for the chosen payout method
Payout methods
PayPal, ACH, wire transfer, eCheck, paper check (via Tipalti); availability depends on location
Payout frequency
Withdrawals requested by the artist; payout requests processed twice a week; up to 14 days to arrive. Stores report earnings every 1-2 months, typically starting about 3 months after release
Payment-fee notes
Per payment: ACH (US) $1.12; eCheck (US) $1.69; eCheck/local bank transfer/SEPA (non-US) $5.62; paper check $3.37; wire (US) $16.85; international wire local currency $21.47; international wire USD $29.21; PayPal US $1.12 + 2% (max $2.25); PayPal non-US $1.12 + 2% (max $23.59); FX fee up to 3% may apply
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Payout details from DistroKid help center: https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/39076091905555-Withdrawing-Your-Earnings ; https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013648853-Is-There-a-Fee-When-I-Withdraw-My-Earnings ; https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/16501620089747-Where-is-My-Withdrawal ; https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013649253-How-Much-of-My-Earnings-Does-DistroKid-Keep

TuneCore

https://www.tunecore.com
Pricing model
subscription; per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
Rising Artist $24.99/year; Breakout Artist $44.99/year; Professional $54.99/year (additional artist profile $14.99); pay-per-release: Single $24.99, Album $44.99 first year then $56.49/year
Artist revenue share, as published
Pricing page states "Keep 100% ownership and control" (Single and Album plans) and a "(20% fee)" on social-platform earnings (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube); TuneCore comparison page states "TuneCore will never take a percentage of your earnings"
Payout minimum
Via Payoneer: PayPal $1 USD; prepaid Mastercard $2 USD; bank transfer/ACH varies by country
Payout methods
Payoneer (to PayPal, prepaid Mastercard, or bank transfer); PayPal not available in India
Payout frequency
Withdrawals requested by the artist; TuneCore manually reviews withdrawal requests, approval up to 2-3 business days; monthly sales reports
Payment-fee notes
PayPal $0.25 USD per transaction (US only) and 2% up to $20 USD; bank transfer/ACH $1, $3, $5 varies by country; prepaid Mastercard $1 per transaction (per TuneCore help article)
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Withdrawal details: https://support.tunecore.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006508087 ; revenue statement: https://www.tunecore.com/en-in/cd-baby-vs-tunecore ; sales reports: https://support.tunecore.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006684868

CD Baby

https://cdbaby.com
Pricing model
per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
Single $9.99; album $14.99 (one-time payment per release; no annual fees)
Artist revenue share, as published
"We keep just 9% of your digital distribution revenue and you get the remaining 91%." (homepage: "you keep over 90%")
Payout minimum
Artist-set Pay Point; minimum balance by method: ACH/EFT $1; SEPA/FPS/BECS/NPP/FPSHK/IACH $3; SWIFT wire $20; recommended Pay Points ACH $10, IACH $11, SWIFT $45, USD SWIFT $65; PayPal and Payoneer minimums not published
Payout methods
Bank transfer (checking accounts only), PayPal, Payoneer
Payout frequency
"Payouts are processed weekly and sent automatically when your account meets the required conditions."
Payment-fee notes
Bank transfer local currency: n/a US, $3.00 outside US; wire local currency $10 US, $25 outside US; wire USD $25 outside US; PayPal $2.50; check (legacy) $5.00 US; Payoneer third-party fee outside US (amount not published); local bank may charge separately
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Payout details: https://support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/211074743 ("How do I get paid from CD Baby?"); homepage https://cdbaby.com/ states "$9.99 per single or $14.99 per album"

Amuse

https://www.amuse.io
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Artist $23.99/year; Artist Plus $39.99/year; Artist Pro (also shown as Professional) $59.99/year (billed annually)
Artist revenue share, as published
"100% Royalties" - "Yes, except on YouTube Content ID"; YouTube Content ID: 15% royalty fee on Artist, no fee on Artist Plus/Pro; 15% fee on royalty splits for collaborators without an Amuse subscription (Artist plan)
Payout minimum
not published as a fixed amount; help center: "If your balance is below the minimum amount, the required limit will be displayed below your balance"; Amuse recommends waiting until balance reaches $10
Payout methods
PayPal, bank or wire transfer (via Hyperwallet); available methods depend on country and currency
Payout frequency
Withdrawals requested by the artist through the Amuse Wallet; incoming platform payments processed at the end of each month; bank transfers up to 10 business days
Payment-fee notes
"Fees typically range from $1 to $8 USD, but may be as high as $15 USD in certain countries"; charged by the financial institution; currency exchange rates apply
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Payout details: https://support.amuse.io/en/articles/107764-amuse-wallet ; https://support.amuse.io/en/articles/107771-payment-royalties ; plan prices also on https://www.amuse.io/en/content/amuse-vs-the-competition-the-full-comparison

RouteNote

https://routenote.com
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
Free: $0; Premium: Single $10, EP $20, Album $30, Extended Album $45 upfront, then $9.99/year per release
Artist revenue share, as published
Free: "you receive 85% of all revenue generated from the release"; Premium: "receive 100% of your streaming and download revenue"
Payout minimum
"$50 minimum earnings threshold" each payment cycle
Payout methods
PayPal, bank transfer (or bank transfer via Payoneer)
Payout frequency
"Payments are automatically made between the 15th - 20th of each month"; earnings reflected 45 days after the month earned
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Pricing: https://support.routenote.com/?p=1958 ("Which pricing model should I choose?"); threshold: https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/why-is-there-a-50-threshold/

UnitedMasters

https://unitedmasters.com
Pricing model
subscription; invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
DEBUT+ $19.99/year; SELECT $59.99/year; PARTNER by invitation (no price listed)
Artist revenue share, as published
"Keep 100% of your royalties" (all listed plans); YouTube Content ID Monetization: "$4.99 per release and keep 80% royalties"
Payout minimum
Non-paid membership: "at least $20 USD in your Wallet balance"; paid membership: enough balance to cover payment processing fees
Payout methods
ACH direct deposit, PayPal, Visa Direct (Visa card)
Payout frequency
"Cash out anytime" (DEBUT+/SELECT); PARTNER: "Daily payouts with Real-Time Royalties"
Payment-fee notes
Payment processing fees apply; amounts not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Payout details: https://support.unitedmasters.com/hc/en-us/articles/11982084091283-How-will-I-get-paid ; https://support.unitedmasters.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500004372142-When-can-I-cash-out-earnings-from-my-Wallet

Ditto Music

https://www.dittomusic.com
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Starter $19/year; Pro $59/year; Labels $109/year (up to 5 artists)
Artist revenue share, as published
"Keep 100% of royalties"; "100% of your streaming income is yours on every plan."; publishing and sync royalties (Pro and Label) "carry a small 15% commission fee"
Payout minimum
"at least £25 in your account to withdraw a payout"
Payout methods
Bank account, PayPal, Payoneer wallet
Payout frequency
Withdrawals requested by the artist; royalties from major platforms "paid straight into your Ditto account once a month"; some stores take 3-6 months to report
Payment-fee notes
"A £0.75 transaction fee will be applied to withdrawals to bank accounts in the UK, USA and most European countries"; fees may vary in other regions
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Payout details: https://support.dittomusic.com/en/articles/4424698-how-do-i-withdraw-royalties ; https://support.dittomusic.com/en/articles/4280854-how-do-i-get-paid-for-my-music ; https://support.dittomusic.com/en/articles/4283452-when-will-royalties-be-paid-into-my-account

LANDR

https://www.landr.com
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Distribution Basic $24/year (listed as USD/CAD); Distribution Pro $45/year; unlimited distribution included in LANDR Studio from $8.25/month
Artist revenue share, as published
"keep 100% of your streaming revenue from 150+ online music stores"; help center: LANDR pays royalties "without taking a percentage of your revenue"
Payout minimum
ACH (US) $5.00; eCheck $5.00; wire (US) $15.00; international wire $15.00; PayPal $1.00 (USD)
Payout methods
ACH (US), local bank transfer / international ACH (eCheck), wire transfer (US), international wire transfer, PayPal
Payout frequency
Withdrawals requested by the artist; processing 1 to 7 business days
Payment-fee notes
ACH (US) $1.55; eCheck $7.74; wire (US) $23.22; international wire $40.24 (USD) or $30.96 (other currencies); PayPal 2% + $1.55 (max $3.09 US residents, $32.50 non-US); additional fees if a transaction fails or is rejected
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Payout details: https://support.landr.com/hc/en-us/articles/13294162065175-How-do-I-withdraw-my-earnings-from-LANDR ; revenue statements: https://www.landr.com/digital-distribution and https://support.landr.com/hc/en-us/articles/31620913177239-How-do-music-royalties-work-with-LANDR-Distribution

SoundOn

https://www.soundon.global
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
not published as static text; plans Lite, Core and Max with monthly pricing displayed dynamically by region on the pricing page
Artist revenue share, as published
"Under the Lite plan, SoundOn retains 10% of revenue earned from digital streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Under the Core and Max plans, you keep 100% of revenue from these streaming services. For other platforms and services, including YouTube, Meta, and TikTok, separate fees or revenue-sharing terms may apply depending on the platform and monetization method."
Payout minimum
not published as a fixed amount; threshold shown in-account by currency ("Please note the minimum payout threshold is {currency} {amount}")
Payout methods
Bank account or third-party wallet (as stated in earnings FAQ)
Payout frequency
"You will receive your monthly royalty earnings on the 25th of the following month. For public holidays, please expect 2-5 additional days of processing time."
Payment-fee notes
"When withdrawing income from wallet to your bank account or third party wallet, SoundOn will cover the transaction fees for you."
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

SoundOn pages render client-side; quoted text was read from the official site's JavaScript bundles loaded by https://www.soundon.global/pricing and https://www.soundon.global/knowledge/faq?group=earnings_insights&lang=en

Freecords

https://www.freecords.com
Pricing model
free-revenue-share
Published plan prices (USD)
Free ($0); "Freecords is completely free"; no paid distribution plan listed
Artist revenue share, as published
"You keep 100% of your royalties."
Payout minimum
"payout threshold of 50 EUR"
Payout methods
Bank transfer (page refers to entering "banking information"); other methods not published
Payout frequency
Withdrawal available once threshold crossed; earnings credited "up to 4 months after a month has ended, or quarterly" depending on platform
Payment-fee notes
"no fees, no commission cuts, and no subscriptions"
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Business model page also states "€50 withdrawal threshold for artist payouts": https://www.freecords.com/post/how-freecords-stays-free-our-business-model-explained

Indiefy

https://indiefy.net
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Free $0/year; PRO $49/year; Advanced $199/year (billed annually, USD)
Artist revenue share, as published
Free: "85% Royalty Split"; PRO: "100% Royalty Split*"; Advanced: not published
Payout minimum
Free: "Minimum Royalty Payment: $100 USD"; PRO: "Minimum Royalty Payment: $50 USD"; Advanced: not published
Payout methods
not published
Payout frequency
PRO users can withdraw 30 days after their payment request; free users 90 days after; royalties reported month by month, platforms report with up to 2-3 months delay
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Pricing and FAQ are sections of the homepage https://indiefy.net/

Symphonic

https://symphonic.com
Pricing model
subscription; invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
Starter $29.99/year; Partner: free / custom % deal offered upon application; music video distribution $25 per video (Spotify or Vevo) or $95 per video (larger network)
Artist revenue share, as published
Starter: "Earn 100% of Royalties"; Partner: "Custom % For Distribution"; music video distribution: "Earn 70% of Royalties"
Payout minimum
"minimum payout threshold of $50 for standard distribution royalties"; publishing administration $5
Payout methods
ACH (US), check, eCheck (international), eCheck (UK local bank), PayPal, wire transfer (via Tipalti)
Payout frequency
"Symphonic issues payments monthly."
Payment-fee notes
ACH (US) $1.00; check $3.00; eCheck international $5.00; eCheck UK local $1.50; PayPal $1.10 + 2% ($2 max US, $21 max non-US); wire non-US resident non-USD $20.00; wire non-US resident USD $26.00; wire US resident $15.00; FX rate 2.50% under $5k, 1.90% over $5k
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Threshold and frequency: https://symphonic.com/faq ; processing fees: https://support.symdistro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050600312-Payment-Processing-Fees (Symphonic support site)

iMusician

https://imusician.pro
Pricing model
per-release; subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
not published in USD; pricing page states "Pay per release starting at €9" (EUR); plans: Starter and Rockstar (per release), AMPLIFY, AMPLIFY+ and AMPLIFY Pro (per year); see the source page for each plan amount
Artist revenue share, as published
Starter: "10 % Kommission auf die Einnahmen (du behältst 90 %)"; Rockstar and AMPLIFY / AMPLIFY+ / AMPLIFY Pro: "0 % Kommission (du behältst 100 %)"; YouTube Content ID and social-media monetisation: "20 % Kommission", which "gilt für alle Tarife, inklusive der AMPLIFY-Abo-Tarife" (pricing FAQ: subscribers keep "80% from social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram")
Payout minimum
not published
Payout methods
"Bank Account" or "PayPal" ("these are the only two options currently supported"); bank transfer requires an IBAN
Payout frequency
On request by the artist; a payout request "will be processed within 30 business days"; earnings appear in monthly sales reports up to three months after the stream/sale
Payment-fee notes
Bank transfer: "€0.40 per transaction" (EU), "€0.28 per transaction" (Switzerland), other non-EU countries fee varies by bank; PayPal: "there are no transaction fees for PayPal payouts" from iMusician, but PayPal charges a receiving fee depending on country and amount
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Other official URLs: https://imusician.pro/en/products/digital-music-distribution-pricing ; https://imusician.pro/en/support/faqs/article/what-are-the-plans-that-imusician-offers ; https://imusician.pro/en/support/faqs/article/how-much-does-it-cost-to-release-music-with-imusician ; https://imusician.pro/de/support/faqs/artikel/beh%C3%A4lt-imusician-kommissionen-von-meinen-einnahmen-ein (commission rates, German) ; https://imusician.pro/en/support/faqs/article/how-can-i-get-paid ; https://imusician.pro/en/support/faqs/article/are-there-fees-when-i-request-a-payout ; prices are in EUR, not USD. Optional extras (priority delivery, editorial pitching on Starter, video consultations "20.-" on AMPLIFY+) cost extra. Swiss company; states it does not apply US withholding tax.

Record Union

https://www.recordunion.com
Pricing model
subscription; per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
Core (each release has its own annual subscription): 1-2 tracks $14.00/year (Top Dog, 7 stores) or $19.00/year (World Domination, 20+ stores); 3-5 tracks $17.00 or $24.00/year; 6-12 tracks $20.00 or $29.00/year; +$1.50/year per track above 12 (pricing page: "Prices range from $14 to $54 per release"). Pro (per workspace): 1-3 releases $150.00/year; 4-10 $350.00/year; 11-25 $690.00/year; 26-50 $930.00/year; 50+ custom. Label services: custom price
Artist revenue share, as published
85% by default: Record Union keeps "a 15% commission on the royalties we collect for you from each release"; reducible to 7.5% (artist keeps 92.5%) with the per-release Royalty Rate Increase add-on ("Release royalty increase" $25 yearly)
Payout minimum
PayPal: "the general minimum royalty payout amount is $1 and the maximum is $10,000"; bank: $5 for most countries (higher for some, mostly $28-$30; e.g. Burundi $40, Namibia $25), maximum $10,000; balance must cover minimum plus fees; full balance only
Payout methods
Bank account (direct deposit) or PayPal ("Record Union supports two royalty payout methods")
Payout frequency
On demand: workspace owner/admin requests a payout of the full balance; bank payouts typically arrive "in 1 to 2 business days" (up to 5); PayPal "typically processed instantly"
Payment-fee notes
Bank: USD payouts where USD is local currency "Minimum $1 and maximum $15, depending on the size of the payout"; USD payouts where USD is not the local currency $25 per payout; other currencies "Minimum $1 (or local currency equivalent) per payout and subject to applicable FX rates". PayPal: "PayPal applies fees to your balance which includes transaction, foreign exchange and transfer fees"; fees on failed PayPal payouts are not refunded
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Other official URLs: https://intercom.help/record-union/en/articles/1052719-how-much-does-it-cost-to-release-music-via-record-union ; https://intercom.help/record-union/en/articles/8379195-how-can-i-payout-my-royalties ; https://intercom.help/record-union/en/articles/8362681-is-there-a-minimum-or-maximum-payout-amount ; https://intercom.help/record-union/en/articles/9344445-how-do-i-payout-via-paypal-in-the-new-workspace-experience. Other published add-ons (pricing page): release UPC $10 one-time; extra store after submission $2/year; rapid delivery $6; pitch priority $4; Spotify pre-save $7; YouTube Content ID $10/year. Pricing page shows prices with "$" without naming the currency.

Soundrop

https://soundrop.com
Pricing model
per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
"$4.99 per track, no hidden fees" (includes cover-song licensing and royalty splits); "We don't charge any annual fees"
Artist revenue share, as published
85% (implied): "for every dollar your music earns, we get 15¢" ("If you make $10, we get $1.50")
Payout minimum
"minimum of $20.00"; artist may set a custom threshold between $20 and $1,000 USD; for USD/SWIFT wires a threshold of $45-$65 is recommended
Payout methods
Bank transfer (Direct Deposit, ACH, IACH, EFT, EUR SEPA, or wire transfer) and PayPal; valid tax forms required
Payout frequency
Monthly statements; "Payments will be made beginning on or before the 15th", following within 1-2 days of the emailed statement, once balance reaches the selected threshold
Payment-fee notes
Bank transfer $2.00 (US and non-US); wire in local currency $10 (outside US); wire in USD $25 outside US ("$25 per payment"); PayPal free
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Other official URLs: https://support.soundrop.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002611226 ; https://support.soundrop.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056351552. The pricing page does not state whether the 15% share applies to all revenue types (e.g. YouTube). Payments to Russia, Belarus and certain Ukrainian regions currently unavailable. Operated by Audio and Video Labs, Inc. d/b/a Soundrop; no closure notice seen.

ONErpm

https://onerpm.com
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
Free: "ONErpm does not charge you to register and distribute your content"; Emerging (self-service) tier: "Zero registration, annual, or upload fees"; Taking Off / Next Level tiers: negotiated terms, no published price
Artist revenue share, as published
"ONErpm will pay 85% for download stores, 70% for YouTube and 50% for videos (excluding YouTube)"; share for audio streaming not explicitly stated
Payout minimum
not published
Payout methods
PayPal or Payoneer ("to receive your payments you will need to open an account on one of these two payment services")
Payout frequency
Balance becomes available to "request redemption" whenever a platform pays ONErpm; "Most platforms pay monthly after 30 to 60 days from the end of the month" of the plays/downloads/views
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

No dedicated pricing page found (https://www.onerpm.com/pricing failed to load); FAQ used as main source. Other official URLs: https://onerpm.com/how-it-works/ ; https://onerpm.com/digital-distribution/. Emerging tier is "open to all creators"; Taking Off and Next Level tiers are selective ("There is no predetermined criteria for eligibility"; artists who have shown "traction artistically and commercially").

Horus Music

https://www.horusmusic.global
Pricing model
subscription; per-release; invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
not published in USD; GBP: Unlimited Distribution Artist £20/year; Unlimited Distribution Labels £30/year (2 artists; bespoke offering on contact); Pay Per Release (one-off) Single £25, EP £35, Album £45; Artist & Label Services: no price (invite-only split). Publishing: Songwriter £3/month or £33/year; Publishing+ £5/month or £55/year; Publisher Starter £5.50/month or £60.50/year (+£2.50/month per additional songwriter)
Artist revenue share, as published
Artist distribution plan: "Keep 100% of your royalties. We don't take a cut."; pricing page also lists "80/20 split" without indicating which plan it applies to; Artist & Label Services: "invite-only % split model" (percentages not published); Publishing: "90% of your performance and mechanical"
Payout minimum
"a £10.00 (GBP) minimum threshold" for clients outside the UK; "For UK based clients there are no minimum payouts"
Payout methods
"We pay our royalties safely and securely through Convera or PayPal" (Convera formerly Western Union; selected under Payment Gateway in the MMDZ profile)
Payout frequency
"We account to and pay all eligible clients within 60 days period on a monthly basis"; payouts usually "between the 10th – 20th of the month"
Payment-fee notes
not published on the FAQ/payment terms pages; an older Horus news page on India/Western Union payments states "a £3 charge for each payment" (scope limited to that arrangement)
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Prices in GBP only. Other official URLs: https://www.horusmusic.global/faqs/ ; https://www.horusmusic.global/payment-terms/ ; https://horusmusic.global/music-services ; https://www.horusmusic.global/horus-music-india-and-western-union/ (India/Western Union notice, £10 minimum and £3 per-payment charge; may be outdated). Pay Per Release requires creating an account then contacting support to convert. Release changes: "£10+VAT per change" (music-services page). Artist & Label Services is invite-only/apply.

FreshTunes

https://freshtunes.com
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Basic: Free; Pro: "$5 / month" shown with "$49 billed annually"; Label: "$9 / month" shown with "$89 billed annually"
Artist revenue share, as published
Commission retained by FreshTunes - Basic (free): "10% commission on streaming royalties", 20% on YouTube Content ID, songwriter and UGC platform royalties; Pro and Label: "0% commission on streaming royalties", 10% on YouTube Content ID, songwriter and UGC platform royalties
Payout minimum
Individuals on free account: "withdrawals are available for amounts starting from $25 (multiples of 25)"; Pro account: "any amount starting from $10"; legal entities (bank transfer): "Minimum withdrawal amount — $300"
Payout methods
Individuals: "Payoneer, WebMoney, and MC Pay"; legal entities: also bank transfer to a business account; not available in disputed/unrecognised territories or sanctioned regions
Payout frequency
Withdrawals requested by the user; royalties "credited to your wallet on the 15th of each month"; withdrawals "processed on Tuesdays and Fridays"; processing time up to 30 days (free) or 7 days (Pro); DSP royalties arrive within 60 days after reporting month (some regional services within 90 days after reporting quarter)
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Payouts: https://wiki.freshtunes.com/en/freshtunes/royalties/withdraw-royalties ; Royalty timing: https://wiki.freshtunes.com/en/freshtunes/royalties/royalties-calculation ; Declined withdrawals: https://wiki.freshtunes.com/en/freshtunes/royalties/royalties-declined ; Pricing page shows both a per-month figure and an annual billed figure per paid plan without stating whether $5/$9 is a separate monthly plan or the monthly equivalent of annual billing; pricing page also invites record labels to contact them for tailored solutions

Vydia

https://vydia.com
Pricing model
invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
not published
Artist revenue share, as published
not published
Payout minimum
$35 - "you are only eligible to sign up with Tipalti once you accumulate a minimum balance of $35, and verify your email addresses"
Payout methods
Paid through Tipalti (specific methods not listed; "Processing times can vary depending on the chosen payout method"); earnings can alternatively "be used as a credit towards any services on our site"
Payout frequency
Monthly - once onboarded with Tipalti, "payments will automatically be sent to you on a monthly basis around mid-month"; "Royalty payments are submitted mid-month"; revenue typically available 1 to 4 months after it is earned, depending on source
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Invitation only: https://vydiasupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6584536473751-How-do-I-get-started ("access to Vydia's services is by invitation only"; request via referral or invite form https://vydia.com/sign-up/) ; Payout terms: https://vydiasupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6584950077975-If-I-monetize-my-content-through-Vydia-how-and-when-will-I-receive-my-money ; Payment timing: https://vydiasupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/23531117063575-How-long-will-it-take-to-receive-my-monthly-payment ; The /pricing page lists Agency ("Request An Invite"), White Label (for labels) and gamma. ("Invitation Only") with no prices; payments subject to Vydia's approval process

Venice Music

https://www.venicemusic.co
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Pro Membership: Annual Plan $44.99/mo "Billed Annually ($539.88/yr)"; Monthly Plan $49.99/mo "Billed Monthly"
Artist revenue share, as published
"Keep 100% of your earnings."
Payout minimum
$50 - "Payments will only go out to those that have a balance > $50"; statements and payment require revenue received from music platforms of "$50+"
Payout methods
Stripe payout to a connected bank account in a Stripe-supported territory; support notes users outside supported regions have used services such as Payoneer to open bank accounts in supported territories
Payout frequency
Monthly, automatic - "Venice processes payments once a month, on or around last day of every month"; requires connected Stripe bank account, splits entered on all releases, $50+ revenue and no account flags
Payment-fee notes
Stripe fees per payout: "$2.25 + 0.25% per payout" (United States); "$2.25 + 2% per payout" (rest of the world); "payment fees may update according to the payment processing company"
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Payout schedule: https://support.venice.tech/distribution/how-often-does-venice-pay-artists ; Fees: https://support.venice.tech/distribution/what-are-the-payment-processing-fees-associated-wi ; Threshold: https://support.venice.tech/distribution/im-on-a-release-but-havent-been-paid-help ; Non-US accounts: https://support.venice.tech/distribution/how-do-i-set-up-a-payment-account-that-is-not-base

Feiyr

https://www.feiyr.com
Pricing model
per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
not published in USD; published in EUR (music): registration €0.00; one-time account activation €9.90 (charged when uploading first release; up to 5 releases / 25 tracks before payment); monthly fee €0.00; annual fee €0.00; "Distribution (all shops of your choice): €3.82"; YouTube Content ID €0.00; EAN allocation (if required) €0.95; ISRC allocation (if required) €0.85
Artist revenue share, as published
"Revenue split: 80% You, 20% FEIYR" (of net revenues billed by portals and paid to Feiyr, excluding amounts reclaimed for incorrect billing or "artificial streaming")
Payout minimum
EUR 25 - "As soon as your balance is at least €25, you can withdraw your earnings at any time" (published in EUR)
Payout methods
Bank account or PayPal account
Payout frequency
Income credited to the Feiyr account "once a week"; withdrawal on request at any time once the minimum is reached; processing "usually takes us around 2 working days"; portal billing typically delayed around 90 days (up to 180 days for first publication)
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Payout terms: https://www.feiyr.com/en/faq/ ; Music distribution: https://www.feiyr.com/en/music-distribution/ (describes "Low release fee for unlimited store selection" and "No monthly or annual costs") ; All prices in EUR only; the €3.82 distribution fee is listed without an explicit unit on the pricing page and is treated as per release based on the music-distribution page's "release fee" wording; the music-distribution page also advertises "Fast delivery & daily payout" while the FAQ says income is credited weekly; same 80/20 split and fees apply to eBooks and audiobooks

RecordJet

https://www.recordjet.com
Pricing model
per-release; subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Not published in USD; published in EUR, "All prices excl. VAT": Business Class Basic (one-time fee) Single 19€, EP 29€, Album 39€; Business Class Premium Single 9€ per year, EP 19€ per year, Album 29€ per year; First Class "Your personal deal" (no price published)
Artist revenue share, as published
Basic: "90% of the revenue for you"; Premium: "100% of the revenue for you"; FAQ: "we will pay out 100 % (Premium Business Class) or 90 % (Basic Business Class) of royalties to you", calculated on the net amount paid by stores
Payout minimum
not published
Payout methods
PayPal: "Your money will be transfered to you via PayPal. All you need is a PayPal account." (limited to countries where PayPal operates)
Payout frequency
Withdrawal on request at any time via "Withdraw money" in My Account; sales reports appear on the first business day of each month, after which available earnings can be withdrawn; store earnings usually reach RecordJet within 45 days after the end of the sales month or quarter
Payment-fee notes
"Possible fees charged by PayPal will automatically be deducted from the amount you requested for withdrawal."; for German musicians/labels with a valid VAT ID, earnings are paid out with sales tax included
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

FAQ: https://www.recordjet.com/en/faq ; prices published only in EUR, excl. VAT ; YouTube Content ID terms not found on fetched pages

Label Worx

https://labelworx.com
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
No distribution price: "no upfront or recurring costs/fees for distribution"; RoyaltyWorx accounting tool from "£10 per month" (GBP; optional separate tool)
Artist revenue share, as published
not published as a figure; LabelWorx keeps a "small percentage" of royalties collected, rate depends on label size, turnover and services used, and is set in "Exhibit A" of the distribution agreement
Payout minimum
not published as an amount; help centre refers to a "minimum payout value" that must be reached (per label when statements are per label) before invoicing
Payout methods
PayPal ("The quickest method of payment is Paypal") or international bank transfer sent through Wise
Payout frequency
Label submits a system-generated invoice online; "LabelWorx will pay your royalties within 30 days after receiving your invoice online"; statement frequency not published
Payment-fee notes
Statements issued in GBP; where "your bank or PayPal deduct money from the royalties that we send to you", charges are "spread across all sales in your statement"; Wise transfers not accepted within 1 week are returned to LabelWorx
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Label-focused service; signup is reviewed: "we review every signup request personally" (https://labelworx.com/signup) ; no public pricing page on https://labelworx.com or https://labelworx.com/distribution ; invoices/payments: https://support.label-worx.com/hc/en-us/articles/4870931466258-Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-invoices ; GBP statements/fees: https://support.label-worx.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000003585 ; RoyaltyWorx price: https://support.label-worx.com/hc/en-us/articles/9461954547730-LabelWorx-Royalty-Accounting-FAQ

AWAL

https://www.awal.com
Pricing model
free-revenue-share; invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
No fees: "There are no additional fees for distribution and no upfront or annual fees for uploading or storing your release with AWAL."
Artist revenue share, as published
AWAL Core: "We take a 15% share of revenue that we collect for you" (the artist keeps the remaining 85%); AWAL+ funding deals: "usually take a few more percentage points" plus recoupable balance; AWAL Recordings: percentage "depends on the deal"
Payout minimum
not published
Payout methods
not published
Payout frequency
Monthly: "AWAL accounts to you around the 15th day of each month"; "We issue statements and corresponding payments 45 days after the end of the calendar month"
Payment-fee notes
not published
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

How it works: https://www.awal.com/how-it-works/ ; application via https://apply.awal.com/submit-form/ ; selective: "We only partner with a select group of artists" (https://www.awal.com) ; joining via referral or online A&R submission

SongCast

https://songcastmusic.com
Pricing model
subscription; per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
Pricing page: "Plans starting at $5.99 p/month (per account, not album)"; setup fee "$19.99 per album", "$9.99 per single" (setup fee waived for first submission); FAQ instead states "a low monthly membership payment of just $9.99"; Indie Artist Radio add-on $2.99 per track per month
Artist revenue share, as published
"You keep 100%" / "100% Royalty Payout"; YouTube Content ID registration optional, share terms not published
Payout minimum
not published
Payout methods
PayPal: withdraw "at any time through the PayPal service"
Payout frequency
Monthly: "your royalties will appear in your SongCast account on the 20th of every month"; withdrawal on request at any time
Payment-fee notes
Payout fees not published; "$25 album takedown fee" for releases live less than 8 months; all fees non-refundable; no annual album renewal fees
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

FAQ: https://songcastmusic.com/faqs ; payment FAQ: https://songcastmusic.com/faq/when-how-paid ; official pricing page ($5.99/month) and FAQ ($9.99/month) conflict on monthly price ; currency shown as "$" (US company, SongCast, Inc.) ; volume discounts "usually start when you have 10 or more products"

SoundCloud for Artists

https://soundcloud.com/getstarted
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Artist $3.25/month "billed yearly for $39"; Artist Pro $8.25/month "billed yearly for $99"; Basic (free) does not include distribution. Only yearly billing is shown on the pricing page
Artist revenue share, as published
"Both include distribution and 100% royalties."; help centre: "As of November 2025, SoundCloud has updated our royalty share to 100%."; get-paid page: "You keep 100% of your royalties - we only take a small processing fee on payouts."
Payout minimum
$25 USD: "Payments are automatically deposited once your balance reaches $25 USD (after processing fees)." (Fan Support payouts are separate, with a $10 minimum)
Payout methods
Bank Transfer or PayPal (fee page lists ACH in USA, EFT in Canada, local bank transfer (FPS, NPP, BECS, FPSHK, SEPA, IACH) in UK/Australia/New Zealand/Hong Kong/Europe, PayPal, and SWIFT wire); "PayPal may not be available in all countries"
Payout frequency
Monthly, automatic: payouts are typically processed on the "last business day of the month"; earnings appear on a "two-month delay" after an initial 45–60 day period for first-time earners
Payment-fee notes
Third-party processor fee per payout, "ranging from $0.50 to $25 USD": ACH (USA) $0.50; EFT (Canada) $1.00; UK/AU/NZ/HK/Europe local bank transfer $3.75; PayPal $3.75; SWIFT wire (170 countries) $10; SWIFT wire (China, Ukraine) $25. Help centre: YouTube Content ID is included at no extra charge
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Formerly sold as Repost by SoundCloud; https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051802713-Getting-Paid-by-SoundCloud-for-Artists ; https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/42552179413787-SoundCloud-for-Artists-Payout-Fees ; https://soundcloud.com/getstarted/getpaid/ ; https://help.soundcloud.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051038314-Distribution-with-SoundCloud-for-Artists ; SoundCloud's current distribution offer for artists is sold as SoundCloud for Artists (Artist / Artist Pro subscriptions). The help centre calls Repost Select a "legacy" plan ("Beatport delivery is only available through our legacy Repost Select plan currently"). Artist plan limit: "Distribute & get paid" and "Distribute to 50+ platforms" at 2 tracks/month

Netrilis

https://www.netrilis.com
Pricing model
per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
not published in USD; IDR only, per song, "tanpa biaya tahunan" (no annual fee): Basic "Rp 99.900 /lagu" ("Beberapa Platforms" = some platforms); Advanced "Rp 114.900 /lagu" ("Seluruh Platforms" = all platforms). Fee is charged only once the release passes review: "Biaya hanya dibayarkan ketika musik lolos review dan siap live di music platforms"
Artist revenue share, as published
75%: pricing page "75% Artist Revenue" (both plans); agreement 6.2: "Netrilis shall pay to you seventy-five percent (75%) of the Net Revenue for your Track"
Payout minimum
Rp250.000 (IDR): "Jumlah minimum untuk melakukan withdraw adalah Rp250.000,-"
Payout methods
Withdrawal through the Netrilis Account to a bank account ("dengan berbagai pilihan rekening bank" = with various bank-account options; a different account can be chosen for each request). A valid NIK or NPWP (Indonesian tax ID) is required for any revenue settlement
Payout frequency
On request (artist-initiated withdrawal); funds arrive in about "7 hari kerja s/d 30 hari" (7 business days to 30 days). Revenue reports are updated monthly; the first report is available about 3 months after release
Payment-fee notes
No withdrawal fee amount published. "Net Revenue" is defined after deducting, among other items, "any bank fees, payment processor charges, or currency conversion costs incurred during the disbursement of fees". Distribution fees are non-refundable except in limited cases. Amounts left under the minimum after the last takedown are "deemed voluntarily assigned by you for charitable purposes"
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

https://www.netrilis.com/p/netrilis-music-distribution-agreement.html (clauses 1.1, 2.1, 6, 6.1–6.5, 14.3) ; https://help.netrilis.com/2020/06/bagaimana-cara-menarik-penghasilan-saya.html ; https://help.netrilis.com/2022/10/kapan-mulai-ada-laporan-penghasilan.html ; https://help.netrilis.com/2020/06/bagaimana-cara-pembayarannya.html ; The agreement has a 3-year initial term, then renews yearly. The help centre is in Indonesian

EmuBands

https://www.emubands.com
Pricing model
subscription; per-release
Published plan prices (USD)
Premium $120/year (shown as $10.00/month billed annually; also £90 / €105); pay per release: Single $20, Bundle (2-20 tracks) $40; annual support packages: Basic $0, Plus $40, Pro $80
Artist revenue share, as published
"100% Royalty Rate"; "you keep 100% of the royalties you earn from DSPs" (pricing page)
Payout minimum
"There is no minimum payout threshold at EmuBands."
Payout methods
Bank transfer via Wise (paid in GBP, received in home currency for non-UK artists); PayPal
Payout frequency
Payout requested by the artist at any time; Wise payments processed in one working day (2-3 business days to arrive); PayPal payouts processed weekly; balances updated when royalty reports are uploaded, usually the first and third Fridays of each month
Payment-fee notes
"EmuBands doesn't directly charge any fees for this service"; Wise and PayPal may deduct their own fees. An active yearly Self-Billing Agreement is required before payments are made
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Payout details: https://www.emubands.com/faqs/how-do-i-get-paid/ ; https://www.emubands.com/faqs/minimum-payout-threshold/ . Optional paid extras listed on the pricing page (for example Apple Music album motion art, Dolby Atmos submission)

LabelGrid

https://labelgrid.com
Pricing model
subscription
Published plan prices (USD)
Distribution: Solo $99/year; Basic $199/year; Pro $499/year; Custom from $999/year (API plans priced separately)
Artist revenue share, as published
Clients keep 85% (Solo, Basic) or 90% (Pro) of standard DSP earnings; 95% on Custom and API plans through LabelGrid deals; 80% of UGC and Content ID earnings on every distribution plan (pricing page)
Payout minimum
Not published as an amount: "Our terms allow a minimum payout threshold; if one applies to your account we will let you know"; balances below it carry forward
Payout methods
Bank transfer or wire
Payout frequency
"Cleared royalties are paid out monthly by bank transfer or wire."
Payment-fee notes
Not published on the pricing page
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-28

Flat annual pricing "with no per-release fees"; aimed at labels

Mazufa Records

https://mazufa.com
Pricing model
invite-application
Published plan prices (USD)
No upload fee, no subscription, no per-release fee; "There is no fee to apply, no fee to release and no subscription."
Artist revenue share, as published
set out in written agreement; not published
Payout minimum
set out in written agreement; not published ("The payment terms, thresholds and method are set out in the written agreement.")
Payout methods
set out in written agreement; not published
Payout frequency
set out in written agreement; not published
Payment-fee notes
"Payment processing and any third-party collection costs are shown separately in your statement."
Official source
Accessed
2026-10-25

Access is invite-only via a public application at https://mazufa.com/apply/ reviewed by a human; artists keep ownership of masters and rights

How to cite

Mazufa Records (2026). Independent music distributor payout terms (2026), version 1.0, accessed 2026-10-25. https://mazufa.com/open-data/distributor-payout-terms/ — CC BY 4.0.