Cd Baby vs Routenote

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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Feature Cd Baby Routenote
AI Licensing No No
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track Yes - $10 per track
Beatport No No
Classical Yes No
Content ID 30% of Royalties Free: Yes - Keep 85% | Premium: Yes - Keep 100%
Copyright Infringement Appeal Appeal
Custom Label Name Yes Yes
Customer Support Email- General Email- General | No dedicated customer support rep
Dolby Atmos No No
Exclusivity No No
KYC No No
Music Fights Fraud Member Yes No
Music stays Live Yes Yes
Music Videos No No
New Stores Yes - Included Doesn't specify
Payment Threshold Yes - $10 $50
Pre-Orders Yes Yes
Price None Varies by Plan
Price per Release $10 - Single/$15 - Album None
Primary Artists Free Includes Unlimited Artists
Rating 4.8/5 3.7/5
Revenue Share Keep 91% Free: Keep 85% | Premium: Keep 100%
Stores Unlimited Unlimited
Tax Treaty Yes - Subject to 30% Tax Yes - Subject to 30% Tax
Transaction Fees ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | ACH: Free