RouteNote
RouteNote: A flexible release-based distributor with free access and broad platform coverage. Ranked #3 of 31 in Music Distribution Platforms by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget-conscious artists testing distribution.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBudget-conscious artists testing distribution
- Free planYes
- Royalty modelMixed
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan with no upfront distribution fee
- Distributes to stores, social platforms, and YouTube
- Content ID, publishing administration, and monthly payouts
Where it doesn't
- Free plan keeps 15% of net revenue
- Premium releases have annual renewal fees from the following year
- Access is limited to the web
Our verdict on RouteNote
RouteNote is a digital music distribution service for independent artists and labels. It lets users upload releases, select stores and territories, and distribute music to streaming services, download stores, social platforms, and YouTube. The service suits artists testing distribution costs, as well as labels managing release-based delivery. Its free plan removes the upfront distribution fee while paying artists 85% of net revenue; paid Premium releases use one-time fees and pay 100% of streaming and download revenue.
Pricing is organized by release type. The Free plan costs $0 per release. Premium Single costs $10 one time per release, Premium EP costs $20, Premium Album costs $30, and Premium Extended Album costs $45. Premium renewal costs $9.99 annually per release from the following year and covers storage, administration, and maintenance. All Access is a custom-pricing option. This structure gives artists a low-cost way to start, while frequent releasers should compare the free plan’s revenue share with upfront Premium fees and ongoing renewals.
Distribution breadth is a central strength. RouteNote supports selectable stores and territories, including Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Pandora, Qobuz, JioSaavn, and Anghami. Social and creator-platform support includes TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud, and YouTube, with SoundCloud monetization and rights management, plus YouTube Content ID claims and monetization. Publishing administration covers performance, mechanical, and related royalties, while artist and label reporting supports revenue tracking. Artists wanting a web-based service with broad store coverage, publishing administration, and monthly payouts should consider RouteNote; those seeking a non-web workflow or a single royalty model may prefer an alternative.
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RouteNote fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Artist limit | Not verified |
| Release limit | Per_release |
| Royalty model | Mixed |
| Publishing administration | Yes |
| Store count | Not verified |
| YouTube Content ID | Yes |
| Payout schedule | Monthly |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 17 integrations: Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, YouTube … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | routenote.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
RouteNote integrations
RouteNote lists 17 integrations on its own site.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- TIDAL
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- YouTube
- TikTok
- SoundCloud
- Deezer
- Pandora
- Anghami
- Qobuz
- JioSaavn
- Tencent
- CapCut
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