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(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Cd Baby | Soundcloud |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | No | Yes |
| Classical | Yes | Yes |
| Content ID | 30% of Royalties | Keep 100% |
| Copyright Infringement | Appeal | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | No | No |
| New Stores | Yes - Included | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | Yes - $10 | $25 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | No |
| Price | None | $99 Annually |
| Price per Release | $10 - Single/$15 - Album | None |
| Primary Artists | Free | Free - Unlimited |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 91% | 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 | Not specified |