Best Digital Music Distribution 2026
by Anonymous
Independent musicians need reliable distribution to get their music on major streaming platforms and digital stores worldwide. Distribution services vary dramatically in pricing, royalty splits, and additional tools for marketing and analytics. Compare costs, platform reach, royalty rates, and artist tools to choose the distributor that maximizes your music's potential.
DistroKid
$22.99/year unlimited
pricing model
100% to artist
royalty rate
150+ platforms
store reach
1-2 days typical
upload speed
Basic
analytics dashboard
TuneCore
$9.99/single, $29.99/album per year
pricing model
100% to artist
royalty rate
150+ platforms
store reach
2-5 days
upload speed
Detailed
analytics dashboard
CD Baby
$9.95/single, $29.95/album one-time
pricing model
91% to artist
royalty rate
150+ platforms
store reach
3-5 days
upload speed
Moderate
analytics dashboard
Amuse
Free tier available
pricing model
100% (free), varies (pro)
royalty rate
Major platforms
store reach
2-4 weeks (free)
upload speed
Basic (free)
analytics dashboard
LANDR
$12.99/year (1 release)
pricing model
100% to artist
royalty rate
150+ platforms
store reach
2-5 days
upload speed
Moderate
analytics dashboard
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