🎵 AI Music Distribution Comparison Chart

    Compare pricing, features, and AI policies across major distributors

    AI-Friendly (Best Choice)
    AI-Cautious (Use with Care)
    AI-Strict (High Rejection Risk)
    DistributorAI PolicyPricingRoyaltiesSpotifyAppleYouTubeShazamTikTokKey ProsKey ConsHidden Fees
    LOUDLY
    BEST FOR AI
    Explicitly AI-Friendly
    Built for AI music creators
    		Free to start, $10 min withdrawal100%✓✓✓✓✓
    • Only AI-specific platform
    • 100% royalties
    • No ownership claims
    • Relatively new
    • Annual plan required to withdraw
    		None
    DISTROKID
    POPULAR
    Friendly
    Accepts but asks about AI usage
    		$24.99/year (Musician plan)100%✓✓✓✓ $0.99/song/yr✓
    • Unlimited uploads
    • Fast distribution (2-5 days)
    • Easy to use
    • Many hidden fees
    • Increasing AI scrutiny
    • Can cost $78-290+/year
    		Shazam: $0.99/song/year, YouTube ID: $4.95/song + 20%, Many upgrades required
    TUNECORE
    ESTABLISHED
    Moderate
    Requires disclosure
    		$22.99/year (Rising plan)100%✓✓✓✓✓
    • Unlimited releases
    • Best revenue reports
    • China distribution
    • No free plan (ended May 2025)
    • Publishing has fees
    		Publishing: $75 + 15-20%, Sync: 50% commission
    CD BABY
    ONE-TIME FEE
    Cautious
    Stricter but accepting
    		$9.99 single, $14.99 album (one-time)91%✓✓✓✓✓
    • No annual fees
    • Music stays forever
    • Physical distribution
    • Keeps 9% of revenue
    • Adds up over time
    		9% ongoing revenue cut, Publishing: 15% + 50% sync
    LANDR
    AI LIMITS
    Strict Limits
    12 AI songs/month MAX
    		~$20-26/year100%✓✓✓✓✓
    • Includes AI mastering
    • 40+ plugins
    • Transparent pricing
    • ONLY 12 AI songs/month
    • No AI cover songs
    • AI detection active
    		None, but strict AI limits
    ROUTENOTE
    HIGH REJECTION
    Rejecting AI
    Many AI tracks rejected
    		Free (15% cut) or $9.99+ (100%)85% free, 100% paid✓✓✓✓✓
    • Free option available
    • Best Asian markets
    • 95% world coverage
    • HIGH AI rejection rate
    • 15% commission (free)
    • Slow (13-15 days)
    		15% commission on free tier
    AMUSE
    Moderate
    Authenticity checks
    		$19.99/year (Boost), $59.99/year (Pro)100%✓✓✓✓✓
    • Mobile-first
    • Simple interface
    • Unlimited releases
    • No free tier (ended 2024)
    • Slower releases
    		None
    SOUNDROP
    COVER SONGS
    Unknown
    Specializes in covers
    		4.99/song100% (after licensing)✓✓✓✓✓
    • Cheapest for covers
    • Auto licensing
    • No annual fees
    • No TikTok
    • Smaller reach
    • Best for covers only
    		Licensing costs in split
    Important Notes:
    • • AI policies are rapidly evolving — always check current terms before uploading
    • • Prices and features may change — verify on official websites
    • • AI-generated music may face additional scrutiny from streaming platforms themselves
    • • Consider using multiple distributors for different purposes