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Head-to-head · Music Distribution Platforms

Horus Music vs UnitedMasters

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Horus Music #5 in Music Distribution Platforms 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Horus Music
UnitedMasters #6 in Music Distribution Platforms 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit UnitedMasters

Horus Music leads on 0 checks, UnitedMasters on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHorus Music · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly UnitedMasters

Horus Music scores higher on our rubric for music distribution platforms: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

UnitedMasters offers free plan; Horus Music doesn't. On royalty model, UnitedMasters gives you Mixed where Horus Music offers Full. UnitedMasters leads on store count: 150 stores versus 100 stores.

Horus Music is the better fit for artists and small labels wanting full royalties. UnitedMasters is the better fit for independent artists wanting free entry and promotion.

  • Horus Music fits best

    Artists and small labels wanting full royalties

  • UnitedMasters fits best

    Independent artists wanting free entry and promotion

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Side by side

Feature Horus Music 8.9/10 Visit ↗ UnitedMasters 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Music Distribution Platforms #6 in Music Distribution Platforms
Best for Artists and small labels wanting full royalties Independent artists wanting free entry and promotion
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price £20/yr —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Tickets, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 150+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Horus Music 2/2 · UnitedMasters 2/2
Publishing administration ✓ ✓
YouTube Content ID ✓ ✓
Specs
Artist limit One Not checked yet
Release limit Unlimited Unlimited
Royalty model Full Mixed
Store count 100 stores 150 stores (best)
Payout schedule Monthly Monthly
Our review
Pros
  • 100% royalties on the artist distribution package
  • Unlimited releases with delivery to more than 150 platforms
  • Royalty splits, label profiles, publishing and sync licensing
  • Distributes music to 150+ services, including Spotify and YouTube Music
  • Paid plans support unlimited releases and royalty splitting
  • Adds analytics, publishing, brand opportunities, and Blueprint AI
Cons
  • No free plan; annual and one-time paid options only
  • Artist & Label Services is invite-only with bespoke revenue sharing
  • The service is available through the web platform
  • Free DEBUT membership does not distribute new music
  • YouTube Content ID monetization costs extra as an add-on
  • PARTNER access is invitation-only
Our verdict

Horus Music is a paid music distribution, publishing and label-services company for independent artists, bands, DJs, producers, songwriters and record labels. Its distribution offering covers unlimited singles, EPs and albums, with…

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UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform for independent artists and producers who want to release music while managing royalties, audience data, and promotional opportunities. It distributes to more than 150 music services,…

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  1. Horus MusicMusic Distribution Platforms 8.9Paid
  2. UnitedMastersMusic Distribution Platforms 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Horus Music — where it wins

    • 100% royalties on the artist distribution package
    • Unlimited releases with delivery to more than 150 platforms
    • Royalty splits, label profiles, publishing and sync licensing

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; annual and one-time paid options only
    • Artist & Label Services is invite-only with bespoke revenue sharing
    • The service is available through the web platform

  • UnitedMasters — where it wins

    • Distributes music to 150+ services, including Spotify and YouTube Music
    • Paid plans support unlimited releases and royalty splitting
    • Adds analytics, publishing, brand opportunities, and Blueprint AI

    Where it doesn't

    • Free DEBUT membership does not distribute new music
    • YouTube Content ID monetization costs extra as an add-on
    • PARTNER access is invitation-only

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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