{
 "title": "Independent music distributor payout terms (2026)",
 "version": "1.2.0",
 "accessed_date": "2026-10-25 to 2026-10-28 (see accessed_date on each record)",
 "license": "CC-BY-4.0",
 "maintainer": {
  "name": "Mazufa Records",
  "email": "contact@mazufa.com"
 },
 "homepage": "https://mazufa.com/compare-music-distributors",
 "record_count": 30,
 "records": [
  {
   "distributor": "DistroKid",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://distrokid.com/pricing/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "TuneCore",
   "website": "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_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)",
   "source_url": "https://www.tunecore.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "CD Baby",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://cdbaby.com/cd-baby-cost/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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\""
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Amuse",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.amuse.io/en/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "RouteNote",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-can-i-receive-payment-what-are-the-payment-options/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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/"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "UnitedMasters",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.unitedmasters.com/en/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Ditto Music",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.dittomusic.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "LANDR",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://support.landr.com/hc/en-us/articles/31618416509975-How-much-does-it-cost-to-distribute-music-with-LANDR",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "SoundOn",
   "website": "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_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.\"",
   "source_url": "https://www.soundon.global/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Freecords",
   "website": "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_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\"",
   "source_url": "https://www.freecords.com/distribution-faqs",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "Business model page also states \"€50 withdrawal threshold for artist payouts\": https://www.freecords.com/post/how-freecords-stays-free-our-business-model-explained"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Indiefy",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://indiefy.net/#pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "Pricing and FAQ are sections of the homepage https://indiefy.net/"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Symphonic",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://symphonic.com/pricing/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "Threshold and frequency: https://symphonic.com/faq ; processing fees: https://support.symdistro.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050600312-Payment-Processing-Fees (Symphonic support site)"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "iMusician",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://imusician.pro/en/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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."
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Record Union",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.recordunion.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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."
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Soundrop",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://soundrop.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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."
  },
  {
   "distributor": "ONErpm",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://onerpm.com/onerpm-answers-common-questions/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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\")."
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Horus Music",
   "website": "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_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)",
   "source_url": "https://www.horusmusic.global/pricing/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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."
  },
  {
   "distributor": "FreshTunes",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://freshtunes.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Vydia",
   "website": "https://vydia.com",
   "pricing_model": "invite-application",
   "published_plan_prices_usd": "not published",
   "artist_revenue_share_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",
   "source_url": "https://vydia.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Venice Music",
   "website": "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_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\"",
   "source_url": "https://www.venicemusic.co/#pricing-plans",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Feiyr",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.feiyr.com/en/insights/konditionen/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "RecordJet",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.recordjet.com/en/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "FAQ: https://www.recordjet.com/en/faq ; prices published only in EUR, excl. VAT ; YouTube Content ID terms not found on fetched pages"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Label Worx",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://support.label-worx.com/hc/en-us/articles/10014332391186-How-much-does-it-cost-to-distribute-my-music-with-LabelWorx",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "AWAL",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.awal.com/faq",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "SongCast",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://songcastmusic.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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\""
  },
  {
   "distributor": "SoundCloud for Artists",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://soundcloud.com/getstarted/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Netrilis",
   "website": "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_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\"",
   "source_url": "https://www.netrilis.com/p/harga.html",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "EmuBands",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://www.emubands.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "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)"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "LabelGrid",
   "website": "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_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",
   "source_url": "https://labelgrid.com/pricing/",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-28",
   "notes": "Flat annual pricing \"with no per-release fees\"; aimed at labels"
  },
  {
   "distributor": "Mazufa Records",
   "website": "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_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.\"",
   "source_url": "https://mazufa.com/pricing",
   "accessed_date": "2026-10-25",
   "notes": "Access is invite-only via a public application at https://mazufa.com/apply/ reviewed by a human; artists keep ownership of masters and rights"
  }
 ]
}