Vydia vs Record Union

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Last updated 01/21/2026

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