TuneCore or CDBaby? Deciding which digital music distribution service to use can be tricky. After all, you’ve worked hard to write, record, and master your music, and you deserve a distribution service that’s going to have your back no matter where your career takes you.
Get StartedTuneCore will never take a percentage of your earnings.
TuneCore distributes to over 150 digital stores and streaming services.
Unlike CD Baby, TuneCore works directly with digital stores and streaming platforms to ensure artists receive 100% of their earned revenue.
Monetize your music on Facebook with TuneCore and make more money than with CD Baby.
TuneCore's best-in-class customer care team has helped independent musicians for over 12 years.
TuneCore | CD Baby* | |
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Album Setup Fee** |
$38.45 |
$65 |
Single Setup Fee** |
$11.99 |
$13.19 |
Artist Payout |
100% |
91% |
Commission |
0% |
9% |
*Based on exchange rates from 09/20/2018.
**Setup fees only apply to the first year of distribution. See pricing page for more details.
TuneCore | CD Baby | |
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Setup & Service Fees |
$99 One time feeCovers all current and future singles and albums |
$91.48 per album $39.76 per single
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Commission on Songwriting Revenue |
10%Artists keep 90% of sales revenue |
15%Artists keep 85% of sales revenue |
Publishing Administration Service Available |
Worldwide |
U.S. & Canada Only |
Sync Licensing Commission (Film, TV, Commercials, etc.) |
10% or 20% Commission
*20% commission if TuneCore secures any licenses through our Creative team’s efforts. |
Up to 40%
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"...It's helped me tremendously in my career because obviously now I have the lifestyle where I'm actually able to monetize off of what I love to do and what I'm passionate about. Literally, I make a living making music and it's the greatest thing in the world."
Devvon Terrell, TuneCore artist since 2014
"At the center of our crazy dreams for this band is just a want to connect with the folks listening to our music - to move people, whether they’re in the same room, or across the world. Tunecore has made that a possibility, and also a much simpler process."
Dakota Jones, TuneCore artist since 2016
"TuneCore has made [my success] possible just because I'm completely independent. I have no management, I have no agents or label telling me what to do or telling me where to go or what the next step is and giving me ideas...I love being independent."
M. Maggie, TuneCore artist since 2015