Western Beats
Western Beats: A free India-focused distributor with broad reach, analytics, and an 80% artist share. Ranked #22 of 31 in Music Distribution Platforms by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for artists prioritizing free distribution in India.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forArtists prioritizing free distribution in India
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Royalty modelShared
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Distributes releases to 150+ streaming platforms
- Includes free ISRC and UPC code generation
- Provides analytics, royalty reports, and Content ID monetization
Where it doesn't
- Artists receive 80% of net revenue under the terms
- Payouts are quarterly for the published reporting cycle
- Go-live depends on approval despite the 72-hour target
Our verdict on Western Beats
Western Beats is an India-focused music distribution service for independent artists. Its free Core Plan sends releases to 150+ streaming platforms, including JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, Boomplay, Pandora, and Audiomack. It also provides ISRC and UPC codes, streaming analytics, royalty reporting, YouTube Content ID monetization, and artist support through WhatsApp and email. The service is available through the web.
The Core Plan costs INR 0 forever and does not charge an annual or per-release fee. It includes distribution, code generation, real-time analytics, and support. The platform reports royalties by platform, territory, and period, while YouTube Content ID adds a route for monetizing eligible YouTube uses. Western Beats targets a 72-hour go-live period after approval, which may suit artists who want a stated release timeline without an upfront distribution charge.
The main trade-off is the revenue model: the terms provide artists with 80% of net revenue, with Western Beats retaining 20%. The terms also specify quarterly reporting and invoicing for non-YouTube platforms, while YouTube is reported every two months. Artists seeking free access to a broad platform network, Indian music-service coverage, and basic release reporting should find the offer well aligned. Artists who prioritize keeping a higher share of royalties or receiving payments more frequently should consider a different distributor.
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Western Beats fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Artist limit | Not verified |
| Release limit | Not verified |
| Royalty model | Shared |
| Publishing administration | Not verified |
| Store count | Not verified |
| YouTube Content ID | Yes |
| Payout schedule | Quarterly |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 150+ integrations: JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | westernbeats.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Western Beats integrations
Western Beats lists 150+ integrations on its own site — the 12 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- JioSaavn
- Gaana
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- YouTube Music
- Amazon Music
- Tidal
- Deezer
- SoundCloud
- Boomplay
- Pandora
- Audiomack
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