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TuneCore vs CDBaby

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.

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HOW IS TUNECORE BETTER THAN CD BABY?

  1. ZERO COMMISSION: TuneCore will never take a percentage of your earnings.
  2. WIDER REACH: TuneCore distributes to over 150 digital stores and streaming services.
  3. NO MIDDLE MAN: Unlike CD Baby, TuneCore works directly with digital stores and streaming platforms to ensure artists receive 100% of their earned revenue.
  4. FACEBOOK MONETIZATION: Monetize your music on Facebook with TuneCore and make more money than with CD Baby.
  5. ARTIST SUPPORT: TuneCore's best-in-class customer care team has helped independent musicians for over 12 years.
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Why TuneCore

1

Zero Commission

TuneCore will never take a percentage of your earnings.

2

Wider Reach

TuneCore distributes to over 150 digital stores and streaming services.

3

NO MIDDLE MAN

Unlike CD Baby, TuneCore works directly with digital stores and streaming platforms to ensure artists receive 100% of their earned revenue.

4

FACEBOOK MONETIZATION

Monetize your music on Facebook with TuneCore and make more money than with CD Baby.

5

ARTIST SUPPORT

TuneCore's best-in-class customer care team has helped independent musicians for over 12 years.

SINCE 2006, TUNECORE ARTISTS HAVE EARNED OVER $1.8 BILLION.

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Music Distribution

TuneCore CD Baby*

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.

Music Publishing Administration

TuneCore CD Baby

Setup & Service Fees

$99 One time fee

Covers all current and future singles and albums

$91.48 per album

$39.76 per single

 

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

  • In-house creative team
  • Exclusive Sync & Licensing Database
  • Open to songwriters/publishers worldwide

*20% commission if TuneCore secures any licenses through our Creative team’s efforts.

Up to 40%

  • Outsourced
  • U.S. & Canada residents only

TUNECORE SUCCESS STORIES


"...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