Rebeat Digital

Distribution Coverage

Rebeat Digital focuses on broad store reach, supplying major streaming and social platforms. Its official materials emphasize delivery “to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and many more”. Independent musicians confirm this wide coverage. For example, one user in Austria noted “all important stores and many more are supplied” and praised the availability of playlist pitching and responsive support. Rebeat also promotes YouTube Content ID and artist features via partners. In summary, multiple sources agree that Rebeat reliably distributes to all key digital outlets worldwide (covering both major DSPs and social music libraries).

A proportion of customers highlight this strength. Among 6 Trustpilot reviews (2020–2025), half mention successful uploads and full store presence. In documented cases spanning late 2020 to late 2025, users report that releases do appear on platforms as expected. (There are no reported cases of unreleased or stuck tracks.) In summary, Rebeat’s distribution coverage is comprehensive, covering the major music platforms and social channels, and this consistent coverage is a frequently noted positive feature.

Hidden Cost Structure

Several artists report unexpected fees and thresholds in Rebeat’s payout system. According to Rebeat’s contract, a payout to the artist is triggered only when the account balance exceeds €50. Specifically, the agreement states:

“Die Auszahlung ist nur ab einem Auszahlungsbetrag von 50,00 Euro Kontoguthaben möglich. Sollte innerhalb von drei Jahren … nicht erreicht werden, so verfällt das Guthaben zugunsten REBEAT.”

This means earnings under €50 can be withheld and even forfeited after three years. Complaints document this exact practice: one artist noted that if their balance stayed at €49, Rebeat “gets to keep it”.

Beyond the minimum threshold, users face other fees. Rebeat charges per-track upload fees (for example €1 per standard-quality track, €2 per high-res track) and per-release handling fees (e.g. €5 for metadata updates, €10 for takedowns). Artists on Trustpilot report feeling nickel-and-dimed. One wrote that Rebeat “always charges twice for every upload… just so that you have to pay them again” for corrections. Another complained of “exorbitant fees” for what was described as a subpar service.

In these cases (2019–2025, across Trustpilot and Reclabox forums), the pattern is clear: Rebeat’s structure retains a high commission (15%) and enforces various extra charges and a strict payout threshold. We identified at least four detailed complaints on this issue. The timeline ranges from a 2019 forum post about forfeited €14 to 2025 review comments on hidden costs. None of these complaints show funds being immediately made available; in one resolved case Rebeat only paid the withheld amount “out of courtesy” after the user complained. Overall, this fee structure has been a source of frustration for a significant minority of users.

Business Model

Rebeat operates on a hybrid license-plus-commission model. Artists purchase the proprietary Music Enterprise Software with a one-time fee (€149) and upload their releases through it. Rebeat then forwards recordings to partnered stores. As per Rebeat’s official pricing, the company “retains a 15% revenue share” of all royalties. (Artists keep 85% of streaming and download income.) For example, the contract states “REBEAT erhält … 15% des Honorars” and pays out the remainder after a €50 minimum. A flat-fee option exists: for €1,188/year (on top of the €149 license) artists get unlimited uploads and built-in services, but the 15% commission still applies.

Rebeat emphasizes customer support and ease-of-use in its marketing. Its website touts “excellent customer support” available by phone, and indeed several users praise the personal service. One recent testimonial states that Rebeat provided “top support” when problems arose, helping the artist “quickly and efficiently”. Another highlights the prompt phone assistance and friendly approach in lieu of lower prices. In practice, Rebeat’s support team operates limited hours (Mon–Thu 09:00–15:00, Fri 09:00–13:00, CET), but telephone and email contact is available.

The company has grown steadily: founded in 2006 and based in Tulln, Austria, it has received reported funding (US$4.8M in 2018). Despite occasional payment-related criticisms, the platform’s core features work as advertised. Rebeat remains a YouTube-certified distributor, and it continues to launch new tools (e.g. a web version of MES in 2025). Its contractual terms include a one-year minimum, four-month notice for cancellations, and arbitration under Austrian law. Notably, Rebeat does instruct stores to delete tracks upon cancellation, per its terms.

In summary, Rebeat Digital’s operational model is clearly defined: a paid software license plus a 15% commission, with support services and access to all major DSPs. While many artists appreciate the service delivery and support, others have been caught off-guard by the commission structure and strict payout rules detailed above.