Compare Spotify Earnings by Distributor
See take-home earnings across 11 popular distributors. Compare commissions, fees, and net income.
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| Distributor | Pricing Model | Commission | Annual Cost | Gross Revenue | Distributor Takes | Net Income | Take-Home % | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amuse🏆 | free | 0% | $0.00 | $2000.00 | $0.00 | $2000.00 | 100.0% | |
AWAL | commission | 0% | $0.00 | $2000.00 | $0.00 | $2000.00 | 100.0% | |
DistroKid | subscription | 0% | $19.99 | $2000.00 | $19.99 | $1980.01 | 99.0% | |
Symphonic Distribution | hybrid | 0% | $19.99 | $2000.00 | $19.99 | $1980.01 | 99.0% | |
LANDR | subscription | 0% | $23.99 | $2000.00 | $23.99 | $1976.01 | 98.8% | |
Stem | subscription | 0% | $29.99 | $2000.00 | $29.99 | $1970.01 | 98.5% | |
TuneCore | per-release | 0% | $69.95 | $2000.00 | $69.95 | $1930.05 | 96.5% | |
SoundCloud for Artists (formerly Repost) | subscription | 0% | $99.00 | $2000.00 | $99.00 | $1901.00 | 95.0% | |
CD Baby | pay-per-release | 9% | $39.96 | $2000.00 | $183.96 | $1816.04 | 90.8% | |
RouteNote | hybrid | 15% | $0.00 | $2000.00 | $240.00 | $1760.00 | 88.0% | |
ONErpm | commission | 15% | $0.00 | $2000.00 | $240.00 | $1760.00 | 88.0% |
Assumptions: Based on global average per-stream rate of $0.004. Recording royalties: 80% of gross. Publishing royalties: 20% of gross (included in net income, not affected by distributor commission).
Annual Cost: Includes subscription fees + per-release fees for the scenario's release count.
Take-Home %: Percentage of gross revenue you keep after all fees.
Key Insights
Higher Streams = Commission Models Win
At higher stream counts (500K+), distributors with commission models often provide better value than flat-fee services, especially if you release frequently.
Release Frequency Matters
Per-release fee models can get expensive if you release often. Consider unlimited plans if you release more than 6-12 times per year.
Don't Forget Publishing
Publishing royalties (20% of total) aren't affected by distributor commission. Make sure you're registered with PRO and MLC to collect them.
Watch Hidden Costs
Some distributors charge extra for features like YouTube Content ID, store maximizer, or keeping music live after subscription ends.
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