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Last updated 01/21/2026
| Feature | Symphonic | Cd Baby |
|---|---|---|
| AI Licensing | No | No |
| Artificial Streaming | Yes - $10 per track | Yes - $10 per track |
| Beatport | Yes | No |
| Classical | Yes | Yes |
| Content ID | Yes - Keep 70% | 30% of Royalties |
| Copyright Infringement | Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban | Appeal |
| Custom Label Name | Undisclosed | Yes |
| Customer Support | Email- General | Email- General |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes - $24.99/per Track | No |
| Exclusivity | Yes | No |
| KYC | Yes | No |
| Music Fights Fraud Member | Yes | Yes |
| Music stays Live | No - Removed from all stores | Yes |
| Music Videos | Yes Separate service at additional cost | No |
| New Stores | Doesn't specify | Yes - Included |
| Payment Threshold | $50 | Yes - $10 |
| Pre-Orders | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $19.99 | None |
| Price per Release | None | $10 - Single/$15 - Album |
| Primary Artists | 1 | Free |
| Rating | 3.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Revenue Share | Keep 100% | Keep 91% |
| Split Pay | Yes - Free | - |
| Stores | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tax Treaty | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax | Yes - Subject to 30% Tax |
| Transaction Fees | 2% uncapped | ACH: Free (US) | Paypal: 2% Uncapped |
| UPC Codes | Included + Bring your own | - |