In this article we've listed the top 15 music distribution services which can get your music on streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal. Let's get started!
1. Distrokid
Distrokid allows you to upload as many tracks as you want for a yearly membership fee. What’s good about them as well is that they take no commission from your music - you get all the money you earn from your music.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$19.99 |
0% |
✅ Unlimited uploads ✅ Good marketing tools |
❌ Required yearly subscription |
2. Ditto
Ditto is a bit like Distrokid - you pay one price a year and you’re able to upload as many songs as you wish with no commission. The difference is that they seem to have better revenue and analytics reports. However, they are a bit slower and don't support cover music.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$19 per year |
0% |
✅ Spotify playlist submissions ✅ Good marketing tools |
❌ Slow distribution and support ❌ Doesn’t support cover music |
3. LANDR
LANDR is a company which offers an automated mastering service. If you’re already their subscriber you can distribute your music to all streaming services for free. They also offer you possibilities to get your music on Spotify playlists which is very nice.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$0 - $89 per year |
0% |
✅ Offers automated mastering ✅ Spotify playlist submissions |
❌ Commission on free plan ❌ Confusing pricing |
4. Reverbnation
Reverbnation is a service meant mostly for bands, but electronic producers can use it too. They offer you very nice packages - for 20 bucks a month you get access to their distrubition, mailing list tools and awesome opportunities. They also have very good revenue and analytics reports.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$12.95 - $19.95 per month |
0% |
✅ Good marketing tools |
❌ Usually not for electronic artists |
5. Freshtunes
Freshtunes is one of the newer services here. They offer completely free distribution without commission. There's also an option to get objective feedback from an expert.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
0% |
✅ Completely free platform ✅ Option to get professional feedback |
❌ TikTok uploads not possible |
6. Amuse
Amuse is another new player with completely free distribution. A great feature is the possibility to get signed to their label if your releases catch enough traction.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
0% |
✅ Playlist submissions ✅ Label deal possibilities |
❌ Slow support |
7. Stem
Stem in addition to music distribution gives you access to a direct representative to support you. You have to apply and get in though.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
5% |
✅ Direct representative for marketing ✅ Good marketing tools |
❌ Not open to public, you need to get accepted |
8. CD Baby
CD Baby was one of the first ever services to let DIY musicians release their music in a physical format like CD or Vinyl and get it to record shops around the world. Nowadays they also let you release music on streaming services and you can do it all in one place.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$9.95 per single - $29 per album |
9% |
✅ Physical distribution option ✅ Free marketing tools |
❌ Always takes commission |
9. Tunecore
Tunecore is the service for you if you’re interested in very good revenue and analytics reports. They’re very easy to use, detailed and helpful.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$0 - $45 per album |
15% |
✅ Physical distribution option ✅ Good marketing tools |
❌ Commission on free plan ❌ Poor support |
10. AWAL
AWAL (Artists Without a Label) might be for you if you’re trying to get your music on Spotify playlists. They don’t take any fees for putting up your music on streaming services, but charge a 15% commission. Also, they offer one of the best analytics report tools of all.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
15% |
✅ Playlist submissions ✅ Music marketing help |
❌ Not open to public, you need to get accepted |
11. Repost Network
Repost Network is a distribution service by Soundcloud. They offer uploads to streaming services as well as playlist submissions, but you need to have a costly SoundCloud Pro subscription.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$10 - $30 per month |
15% |
✅ Ability to monetise SoundCloud tracks ✅ Playlist submissions |
❌ Requires SoundCloud Pro Subscription |
12. Routenote
Routenote offers distribution without having to pay anything upfront, as well as a handful of great analytics tools for tracking your audience statistics. However, the service isn't very fast when it comes to uploading tracks to streaming services.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
15% |
✅ Good analytics and marketing tools |
❌ Slow distribution and support |
13. Music Gateway
Music Gateway is a distributor that requires both a monthly fee and 25% commission. It offers fast uploads to streaming services, and among other features, you're able to get a Spotify "Verified" checkmark.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
$7.50 - $37 per month |
25% |
✅ Fast distribution ✅ Spotify verified checkmark |
❌ Requires subscription and takes commission |
14. Symphonic
Symphonic takes 30% commission, but it doesn't require any fees. It offers great marketing tools and physical distribution. However, you need to apply to get in.
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
30% |
✅ Physical distribution option ✅ Good marketing tools |
❌ Not open to public, you need to get accepted |
15. Boost Collective
Boost Collective is a new distributor that doesn't require any upfront fees. However, it takes the biggest commission of all the distributors above (45%).
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Fee |
Commission |
Pros |
Cons |
|
None |
45% |
✅ No investment upfront |
❌ Biggest commission |
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