Symphonic vs Emubands

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Last updated 04/19/2025

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Feature Symphonic Emubands
Transaction Fees 2% uncapped 2.9% Uncapped for PayPal
Tax Treaty Yes - Subject to 30% Tax No - Not Subject to 30% Tax
Stores Unlimited Unlimited
Rating 3.7/5 4.8/5
Primary Artists 1 Unclear
Price $19.99 From $0 - $60 Varies by plan
Revenue Share Keep 100% Keep 100%
Price per Release None $12.50 per Single | $25 per Album or EP
Pre-Orders Yes Yes
Payment Threshold $50 No
New Stores Doesn't specify Yes
Music Videos Yes Separate service at additional cost No
Music stays Live No - Removed from all stores Yes
KYC Yes No
Exclusivity Yes No
Dolby Atmos Yes - $24.99/per Track No
Direct Deals Undisclosed Undisclosed
Digital Booklets No Yes
Customer Support Email- General Basic: Email- General Pro: Live chat, Video call, & Phone
Custom Label Name Undisclosed Yes - Varies by plan.
Content ID Yes - Keep 70% Yes - Varies by plan.
Classical Yes Yes
Beatport Yes Yes
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track 3 Strikes - $10 per track + Ban
Split Pay Yes - Free -
UPC Codes Included + Bring your own Included + Bring your own
Music Fights Fraud Member Yes No
AI Licensing No No
Copyright Infringement Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban Appeal