TuneCore
TuneCore: TuneCore combines broad distribution, analytics, publishing tools, and AI mastering for independent artists. Ranked #4 of 31 in Music Distribution Platforms by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for artists wanting analytics and mastering add-ons.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forArtists wanting analytics and mastering add-ons
- Free planNo
- Paid from$24.99/yr
- Royalty modelMixed
- Founded2006 · Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Unlimited distribution to 150+ digital stores
- Advanced trends and analytics with monthly payouts
- Publishing administration, splits, Content ID, and AI mastering
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The platform is web-only
- Its royalty model is mixed, including 80% social-platform revenue retention
Our verdict on TuneCore
TuneCore is a paid music distribution service for independent artists, labels, and managers. It delivers releases to more than 150 digital stores, streaming services, and social platforms, while adding publishing administration, revenue splitting, cover song licensing, release tracking, YouTube Content ID, and AI-powered music mastering. Artists can choose unlimited distribution or pay-per-release options, and TuneCore states that artists retain ownership and control of their music.
Pricing is split across annual plans. Rising Artist costs $24.99 per year and includes unlimited distribution, advanced trends and analytics, scheduled releases, collaborator revenue splits, and YouTube Content ID. Breakout Artist costs $44.99 per year and adds Store Automator, Cover Art Creator, and customer support in 2 business days. Professional costs $54.99 per year and adds support for multiple artists, a custom label name, TuneCore Direct Advance + RoyFi, and priority support in 1 business day. Separate Album and Single plans cost $44.99 and $24.99 per year, respectively, with distribution to all 150+ stores and 100% ownership and control.
The platform connects with Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pandora, TIDAL, Beatport, and JioSaavn. That ecosystem suits artists who want distribution, audience analytics, social monetization, and rights administration in one web-based service. The main qualification is its mixed royalty model: TuneCore states that social-platform monetization retains 80% of revenue, while its general distribution pages state 100% ownership and no commission on music revenue. Choose TuneCore if analytics, publishing administration, Content ID, and mastering add value alongside distribution; consider another service if a free plan, a non-web platform, or one consistent royalty structure is essential.
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TuneCore pricing
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TuneCore fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $24.99/yr |
| Artist limit | One |
| Release limit | Unlimited |
| Royalty model | Mixed |
| Publishing administration | Yes |
| Store count | 150 stores |
| YouTube Content ID | Yes |
| Payout schedule | Monthly |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, YouTube … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | tunecore.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
TuneCore integrations
TuneCore lists 150+ integrations on its own site — the 12 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- Deezer
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Pandora
- TIDAL
- Beatport
- JioSaavn
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Alternatives to TuneCore
- 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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