No subscriptions, no card on file, no annual fee. Free plans share 20% of net royalties with element59; paid plans keep 100% net. You only ever pay us out of money you’ve actually earned.
Keep full chart eligibility. We take a slice of net.
Keep 100% of net. No subscription, no card on file.
For artists chasing a #1.
For labels running 10+ personas.
| element59 | DistroKid | TuneCore | CD Baby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | ◆ £0/yr | £22/yr | £15/yr | £9.99/single |
| Royalty cut | ◆ 0% (paid) · 20% (free) | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| Time to Spotify | ◆ <48h | 1–5d | 1–7d | 2–14d |
| AI disclosure UX | ◆ First-class | Checkbox | Strict | Hostile |
| Retroactive term changes | ◆ Never | Yes | Possible | Possible |
| Promotion included | ◆ Yes | Add-on | Add-on | No |
| Charts & community | ◆ Yes | No | No | No |