Symphonic | CD Baby | DistroKid | Tunecore | UnitedMasters | |
Annual Fee | $19.99 | $0 (Release Fees) | $22.99 (and Limiting) | $14.99 (and Limiting) | $59.99 |
Customer Service Response Time | 1 day (by humans) | Days | Days | Days | Days |
Speed of Delivery to DSPs | 1-2 days | 3-5 days | 1-7 days | 5 days+ | 7-10 days |
Fees per Release | Never! | single: $9.95 album: $29 |
$0 | single: $9.99 album: $29.99 (per year/or $0 for unlimited) |
$0 |
Pre-Scheduled Release Dates | Yes, included for free | Yes | No, requires $35.99/year upgrade | Yes, included for free | Yes |
Individual User Roles | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Amazing Analytics (Playlist, TikTok & YouTube Analytics) | Yes | Yes, but limited | No | Yes, but limited | Yes |
Split Payment Fee | $0 | Not offered | Yes / $19.99 a year per each collaborator | Not offered | $0 |
SoundExchange Collection | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
YouTube, Content ID, and all other UGC | $0 + 30% | $0 + 30% | 20% + $4.95 per single, and $14.95 for each release of 2+ songs, per year | $0 + 20% | Content ID for $59.99 per year |
Music Publishing | $100 lifetime fee | $100 | Not available | $75 lifetime fee | Not available |