United Masters vs Soundcloud

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Last updated 04/19/2025

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Feature United Masters Soundcloud
Transaction Fees ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4 Not specified
Tax Treaty Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties Yes - Subject to 30% Tax
Stores Unlimited Unlimited
Rating 2.8/5 3.6/5
Primary Artists Each artist needs their own subscription Free - Unlimited
Price Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation $99 Annually
Revenue Share Keep 100% 30% of Revenue
Price per Release None None
Pre-Orders No No
Payment Threshold No $25
New Stores Doesn't specify Doesn't specify
Music Videos No No
Music stays Live No - Removed from all stores No - Removed from all stores
KYC No No
Exclusivity ⚠️ Yes No
Dolby Atmos Debut+: No Select: Yes Yes
Direct Deals No Undisclosed
Digital Booklets No No
Customer Support Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep Email- General
Custom Label Name Yes Yes
Content ID Yes +$4.99 per release 30% of Royalties
Classical No Yes
Beatport No Yes
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track Yes - $10 per track
Split Pay Yes - Free Yes - Free
UPC Codes Included x Cannot bring your own Included + Bring your own
Music Fights Fraud Member Yes Yes
AI Licensing No No
Copyright Infringement Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban Appeal