United Masters vs Tunecore

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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Feature United Masters Tunecore
AI Licensing No Yes - Invite Only - Individualized terms
Artificial Streaming Yes - $10 per track Yes - $10 per track
Beatport No Yes - $7.99/Month
Classical No No
Content ID Yes +$4.99 per release 20% of Royalties
Copyright Infringement Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban Zero-tolerance: Removal + Ban
Custom Label Name Yes Yes - Varies by plan.
Customer Support Email- GeneralNo dedicated customer support rep Email- General
Dolby Atmos Debut+: No Select: Yes Yes + $16.99 per track
Exclusivity ⚠️ Yes No
KYC No Yes
Music Fights Fraud Member Yes Yes
Music stays Live No - Removed from all stores No - Removed from all stores
Music Videos No No
New Stores Doesn't specify Yes - varies by plan.
Payment Threshold No No
Pre-Orders No Yes +$15 (Exclusive to iTunes)
Price Debut+: $19.99 Select: $59.99 Partner: By Invitation From $22.99 - $49.99: Varies by plan.
Price per Release None None
Primary Artists Each artist needs their own subscription $14.99 Per Artist
Rating 2.8/5 4.8/5
Revenue Share Keep 100% Keep 100%
Split Pay Yes - Free Yes - $8 Annually for artists without a paid plan
Stores Unlimited Unlimited
Tax Treaty Yes - Subject to 30% Tax For countries without US Tax Treaties Yes - Subject to 30% Tax
Transaction Fees ACH US: $1| Non-US: $4 $0.25 Cap
UPC Codes Included x Cannot bring your own Yes - Professional Plan Exclusive