/blog/compare/<slug-a>-vs-<slug-b>
(e.g. /blog/compare/distrokid-vs-tunecore).
Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Record Union | Vydia |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | Yes |
| Classical | Yes | No |
| Content ID | Varies by release type | 35% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban |
| Custom Label Name | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Support | Messenger & Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusivity | No | No |
| KYC | No | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | No | Yes |
| Music stays Live | Yes | No - Removed from all stores |
| Music Videos | No | Yes |
| New Stores | Yes | Doesn't specify |
| Payment Threshold | $1 | $35 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | No |
| Price | Priced per release Annually | $20 |
| Price per Release | Varies by release type & plan | None |
| Primary Artists | Unlimited | Each artist needs their own account |
| Rating | 3.2/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 85% | $25 Extra to keep 92.5% | ⚠️ 35% - Hidden Fee |
| Stores | Very Limited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | No - Not Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | PayPal: 2.9% Uncapped | Free ACH | Varies by country & payment type |
| UPC Codes | Included (+$10) + Bring your own (Free) | Included + Bring your own |