LANDR Distribution
LANDR Distribution: A broad, paid distribution service with strong catalog and royalty tools. Ranked #7 of 31 in Music Distribution Platforms by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for creators wanting desktop, mobile, and catalog tools.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCreators wanting desktop, mobile, and catalog tools
- Free planNo
- Royalty modelMixed
- Founded2014 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Distributes unlimited releases to more than 150 digital stores
- Includes royalty collection, automatic splits, and YouTube Content ID
- Supports analytics, catalog migration, licensing, and metadata updates
Where it doesn't
- There is no free distribution plan
- Publishing administration is not included
- YouTube Content ID royalties carry a 20% commission
Our verdict on LANDR Distribution
LANDR Distribution is a paid music distribution service for independent musicians and creators. It delivers recordings to more than 150 digital stores, streaming platforms, and social platforms, while supporting unlimited releases. Its feature set covers royalty collection, automatic royalty splits, YouTube Content ID monetization, release analytics, cover-song licensing, promotional links, metadata updates, and catalog migration. Artists retain ownership of their music and recording royalties under the distribution plans. Distribution is available on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with optional mastering and promotional tools.
The two distribution plans serve different reporting needs. Distribution Basic includes unlimited music distribution. Distribution Pro adds full reporting and analytics plus country availability controls. The platform connects with services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Instagram, TikTok, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer, Beatport, Qobuz, and Shazam. Analytics cover streams, downloads, countries, and platforms, giving creators more visibility into release performance. AI features are also part of the product offering.
LANDR is a strong fit for creators who want one service for distribution, catalog migration, royalty workflows, promotional links, and mobile or desktop access. Its support for automatic splits and Content ID is useful for collaborative releases and social-platform monetization. The main trade-offs are the paid-only model, the absence of publishing administration, and the 20% commission on YouTube Content ID royalties. Creators who need publishing administration or prefer a free distribution option should consider an alternative; those prioritizing broad store coverage and catalog tools should shortlist LANDR.
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LANDR Distribution pricing
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LANDR Distribution fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Artist limit | Not verified |
| Release limit | Unlimited |
| Royalty model | Mixed |
| Publishing administration | No |
| Store count | 150 stores |
| YouTube Content ID | Yes |
| Payout schedule | Monthly |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Instagram, TikTok … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | landr.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
LANDR Distribution integrations
LANDR Distribution lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- TikTok
- Pandora
- Tidal
- Deezer
- Beatport
- Qobuz
- Shazam
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Alternatives to LANDR Distribution
- Ditto MusicA broad distribution package with unlimited releases and 100% streaming royalties.9.4
- DistroKidA strong fit for frequent releases, flexible royalty splits, and broad digital distribution.9.3
- RouteNoteA flexible release-based distributor with free access and broad platform coverage.9.1
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