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Best Known Music Distributors in 2025
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DistroKid
Music DistributorDistroKid offers unlimited music distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube for a low annual fee. Keep 100% royalties and access YouTube Content ID and TikTok music library integration.
Key Features:
- Unlimited releases to 150+ platforms
- Keep 100% royalties
- Fast delivery (1-2 days)
Pricing: From $22.99/year
CD Baby
Independent DistributorCD Baby provides lifetime distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, and more with a one-time fee. Ideal for sync licensing and physical distribution for indie artists.
Key Features:
- One-time payment per release
- Physical and digital distribution
- Sync licensing opportunities
Pricing: From $9.95 per single
logo
Music Distributorlogo distributes to 150+ platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, with detailed analytics and social media monetization for indie artists.
Key Features:
- Keep 100% royalties
- Detailed sales analytics
- Social media monetization
Pricing: From $9.99/year per single
Amuse
Regional DistributorAmuse offers free music distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok with a mobile-first platform. Ideal for indie artists seeking advance funding.
Key Features:
- Free tier available
- Split payments
- Advance funding options
Pricing: Free or $59.99/year
Ditto Music
Youtube Content IDDitto Music provides music distribution and marketing for Spotify, YouTube, and more. Offers global distribution and promotional tools, and label services for indie artists.
Key Features:
- Marketing and promotion support
- YouTube Content ID
- Advanced analytics
Pricing: Free to $19.99/year
Symphonic
Music DistributorSymphonic offers premium music distribution with playlist pitching and marketing for Spotify and Apple Music. Selective process for serious artists.
Key Features:
- Playlist pitching for Spotify
- Marketing and promotion services
- Label services
Pricing: Custom pricing
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Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Music Distribution
So... what is the best music distribution service?
The best music distribution service/label/white-label/music group depends on your needs. There isn't a so called "best" distributor for releasing on streaming platforms, it mostly depends on the Company reputation, your music type/genre(if you have all the necessary rights and licenses), and the popularity of your artist/label tracks. Never rely on one single distributor, always have something to fallback on.
How much does it cost to distribute music to Spotify and Apple Music?
If you plan to have a white-label/label or be your own distributor the costs can be high, but generally, Costs range from free (with revenue share, e.g., TooLost) to $9.95-$59.99/year. DistroKid charges $19.99/year for unlimited uploads, while CD Baby costs $9.95 per single. There are also optional fees, for example, Youtube Content ID, ranging from $4.95-$19.99/year. Always check for hidden fees or royalty splits.
How long does it take to get music on streaming platforms?
Most distributors deliver music to Spotify, Apple Music, Yandex music and others within 1-7 days. Symphonic and LANDR offer fast delivery (1-2 days), while RouteNote may take 3-5 days due to additional platform processing.
Do music distributors take royalties from streaming?
Some distributors like Ditto Music and Soundrop let you keep 100% of royalties with upfront fees. Others, like ONErpm, take 10-15% but offer free plans. Check terms to maximize earnings. With record labels its different, most of the time they offer % revenue split ranges like 50/50 or 70/30, for their part of promotion and involment.
How to promote music on Social media platforms as an indie artist?
Use YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook to your advantage, create promotion channel accounts with engaging content, like edits, compilations, optimize Youtube videos/Tiktok's/Reels with unique titles and tags, combining collaborations with other similar artists.
What is sync licensing and how can I get it?
Sync licensing allows your music to be used in films, TV, or commercials. CD Baby and Symphonic offer sync licensing services. Register with a PRO (e.g., ASCAP) and pitch to music supervisors for opportunities.
How to get on Spotify playlists?
Use Spotify for Artists to pitch your music to playlist curators via distributors like DistroKid or TuneCore. Create high-quality tracks, optimize metadata with keywords, and promote on social media to boost chances. But beware that many playlists may have manipulated plays that can cause you to be banned from most distributors for "artificial streaming", even if it's not your fault.
Can I distribute cover songs through these services?
Yes, distributors like Record Union and Horus music offer mechanical licensing for cover songs. Fees vary, with DistroKid charging $12/year per cover. Ensure you secure proper licenses to avoid legal issues.
How to create a YouTube or Tiktok label for music promotion?
Start an account or channel focused on your music or genre. Optimize videos with keywords like 'music promotion', and post regular content like lyric videos, live performances and attractive videos. For a Record Label, you can always publish content that includes other artists songs to improve engagement and variety.
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