EmuBands
Digital music distribution for artists, labels and managers.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $20
- Best forArtists wanting free distribution and daily payouts
- Free planYes
- Royalty modelFull
- Founded2005 · Glasgow, Scotland
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Daily royalty payouts with no minimum threshold
- Pay-per-release and unlimited annual distribution options
- Splits, Content ID, pitching and custom release dates
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform coverage
- Publishing support is not clearly defined
- Advanced tools require Plus, Pro or Premium plans
Our verdict on EmuBands
EmuBands is a digital music distribution service for independent artists, record labels and managers. It delivers releases to streaming services and download stores including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Instagram, Deezer and TIDAL. Artists can choose supported stores and territories, retain 100% of royalties, and use tools such as pre-save links, custom release dates and instant mastering powered by Dolby.io.
Pricing covers both individual releases and annual plans. The Basic plan is listed at $0 per year and includes pay-per-release distribution, instant Spotify verification, daily royalty payouts, custom release dates and worldwide or custom digital distribution. Single costs $20 one time for a one-track release, while Bundle costs $40 one time. Plus costs $40 per year and adds charts registration, compilation and various-artists releases, custom price tiers, pre-save setup, Smart Links and custom TikTok clip start times. Pro costs $80 per year and adds hi-res audio submission, live chat support, playlist pitching, a personal account manager, royalty payment splitting and YouTube Content ID. Premium is listed as $10 per month billed annually or $120 per year, with unlimited releases, unlimited digital distribution, advanced royalty reporting, Content ID features, playlist pitching and a personal account manager.
Its ecosystem covers major music destinations and social platforms, with store and territory selection giving artists control over delivery. Daily payouts without a minimum threshold are a notable fit for artists who want frequent access to royalties, while payment splitting and YouTube Content ID support collaborative and monetized releases on eligible plans. EmuBands is a strong choice for artists and small teams comparing free, pay-per-release and subscription routes. Those seeking a broader platform experience may prefer an alternative to its web-only coverage, and anyone prioritizing publishing support should review that area before choosing it.
EmuBands pricing
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EmuBands fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Artist limit | Not verified |
| Release limit | Per_release |
| Royalty model | Full |
| Publishing administration | Not verified |
| Store count | Not verified |
| YouTube Content ID | Yes |
| Payout schedule | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Instagram … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $20 (source) |
| Website | emubands.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
EmuBands integrations
EmuBands lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- TikTok
- Deezer
- TIDAL
- iTunes
- Dolby.io
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