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Record Union vs Soundon

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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Feature Record Union Soundon
AI Licensing No No
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track Yes - $10 per track
Beatport Yes Yes
Classical Yes Yes
Content ID Varies by release type 10% of Royalties
Copyright Infringement Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban Appeal
Custom Label Name Yes Yes
Customer Support Messenger & Email- General Email- General
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Exclusivity No No
KYC No Yes
Music Fights Fraud Member No No
Music stays Live Yes Yes
Music Videos No No
New Stores Yes Doesn't specify
Payment Threshold $1 Yes: $10 US Varies by Country
Pre-Orders Yes No
Price Priced per release Annually No upfront cost
Price per Release Varies by release type & plan None
Primary Artists Unlimited Unlimited
Rating 3.2/5 4/5
Revenue Share Keep 85% | $25 Extra to keep 92.5% Keep 100%
Stores Very Limited Unlimited
Tax Treaty No - Not Subject to 30% Tax Unlikely
Transaction Fees PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | Free ACH Waives all transaction fees
UPC Codes Included (+$10) + Bring your own (Free) Included + Bring your own