Digital distribution musik
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5. You have to pick one for each release, which is why it’s so important to choose the best music distribution company for your needs. Soundrop vs. Ditto Music
Pricing model: $19–$29/year (unlimited uploads)
Royalties: 100%
Overview
With its affordable pricing and access to platforms used by the best music producers, Ditto Music is among the more popular services.
They offer a free 30-day trial period to test their features, with free UP and ISRC Codes provided for all releases.
Ditto Music doesn’t take any percentage of royalties, with unlimited releases and additional label services for those who need them.
Pros:
- Full retention of royalties
- Global reach across many streaming platforms
- Includes free pre-save SmartLinks
Cons:
- Marketing tools are basic
- Potential takedowns when cancelling subscriptions
Bottom Line:
A solid option for artists looking for an affordable distribution platform, Ditto Music is straightforward with unlimited distribution.
If you need more robust marketing tools, however, Ditto Music’s barebones offering may lack the necessary features for promotions.
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You keep 100% of your royalties
WORST
- Some upfront fees
- Some hidden fees
- No cover song distribution
Are there any fees to distribute on OFFstep?
OFFstep charges an annual fee of $12-96/year for unlimited releases.
The few available show mixed feedback – some praise the professional support, while others mention slow customer service and payout issues.
AWAL has a 1.7/5 rating on Trustpilot (as of Sept 2025) with 45 reviews.
6. The trumpet player appreciates it! Others mention issues with playlist placements or unwanted playlist additions.
Pros: Free entry, simple splits, good for collabs.
Cons: Payment delays, fewer extras compared to top-tier platforms.
Our Test Results:
- Release tested: Hip-hop collab single
- Time to live on DSPs: 6 days
- Streams in first 30 days: 4,400 total (3,200 organic, 1,200 playlisted)
- Issues: Payout delays of 10+ days; support eventually resolved.
Amuse has a 4.2/5 rating on Trustpilot (as of Sept 2025) with 3,954 reviews.
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That’s the kind of turnaround busy artists need!
Pros: Fast uploads, affordable for frequent releases, artists keep 100% of their royalties and can manage royalty splits easily.
Cons: Customer support can be slow, user frustration with AI-driven responses or being unable to open new support tickets due to ongoing issues.
This Reddit user reported a 10-day delay without getting a response.
Our own team experienced a 48-hour delay when resolving a payment split issue.
Our Test Results:
- Release tested: EDM single
- Time to live on DSPs: 48 hours (Spotify, Apple)
- Streams in first 30 days: 5,200 total (3,000 organic, 2,200 from playlists)
- Issues: Minor metadata error; fixed in 2 days after the support ticket.
DistroKid has a 4.5/5 rating on Trustpilot (as of Sept 2025) with over 6,000 reviews.
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Pros: Professional-level services, sync opportunities, strong industry network.
Cons: Pricing is higher and tailored case by case. Stem is invite-only (submission based) which allows the team to give personal attention to their clients.
Stem is run by CEO and co-founder Milana Rabkin. Too Lost has a presave feature which will then rank your top fans and give you the full metadata on them (like emails).
It was once a beloved distributor, leading the space, always in the first breath of conversation when discussing independent distribution, bringing so much goodwill to the independent music community, offering a solid service at a low commission with no annual fees.
A really big change is, as of August 2023, CD Baby discontinued its publishing arm “CD Baby Pro Publishing.” Previously, you could opt-in to get CD Baby (powered by Songtrust) to collect your publishing royalties for the songs you distributed with CD Baby.
And although they rolled out the red carpet for us, they didn’t deliver any tangible results. See the chart for a more detailed breakdown.
How do you earn money on Songtradr?
Songtradr allows musicians to distribute their music to digital service providers like Apple Music and Spotify. For frequent releases, subscriptions like DistroKid, Ditto Music, or RouteNote Premium are cheaper in the long run.
Philip no longer runs the company. Instead of upfront fees, they take 5-10% of earnings.
Some of the features we love in 2025 are:
- Transparent Revenue Splits: Easily divide earnings among collaborators.
- Advanced Analytics: See your earnings and audience in detail.
- Influencer Tools: Connect with influencers to promote your music.
- Global Distribution: Reach 70+ stores, including TikTok and Chinese platforms.
- Customizable Releases: Tailor releases by platform or territory.
- Fan-Generated Content Monetization: Control how UGC earns for you.
Notable Recognition:
- Acquired by Concord Label Group in 2025 for over $50M.
- Raised $42.5M over 8 funding rounds, including $20M led by QED Investors and Block in 2022.
- Distributed music for artists like Melii, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J.
While we couldn’t find Stem Reddit reviews that were less than 3 years old, older reviews, such as this one, mentioned that the customer support was lagging.
+How Much Each Distributor Pays For Spotify and Apple Music
Is there something better than DistroKid?
It depends. Back then, there were just a handful of DIY distributors out and they were bulky and expensive. Free-tier services
Out of the 11 services we examined, two offer a free version of their service.
At this tier, you can expect a release-limited service that’ll send your music to only a handful of streaming platforms (in some cases only social media).
Don’t expect much in terms of access to additional reporting, YouTube Content ID or bonus content either.
Aside from the limited number of stores your music release, the biggest downside of this pricing tier is its high commission fee, which can range from 15% to 50%, levied by the distribution service provider.
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AWAL tends to prioritize artists who are already gaining traction. I appreciate that Amuse holds your hand through this process – which can be very confusing. Beyond goofy.