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CD Baby vs Ditto Music

CD Baby and Ditto Music are both music distribution platforms. Fees — CD Baby: $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue. Ditto Music: Keep 100% royalties, subscription from ~$19/yr.

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Key differences

  • Fees — CD Baby: $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue. Ditto Music: Keep 100% royalties, subscription from ~$19/yr.
  • Both pay out via Bank transfer and PayPal.
  • CD Baby is the older platform — founded in 1998, 7 years before Ditto Music (2005).
  • CD Baby is based in United States, Ditto Music in United Kingdom.

Which should you choose?

Choose CD Baby if…

  • You prefer a long track record (since 1998).

Side by side

CD Baby A veteran independent distributor with no annual fees - pay once per release and CD Baby keeps a 9% commission… Visit Ditto Music A UK distributor with unlimited releases on subscription and artists keeping 100% of royalties. Visit
Type Music distribution like DistroKid Music distribution like DistroKid
Category Audio & Voice Audio & Voice
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue Keep 100% royalties, subscription from ~$19/yr
Withdraw via Bank transfer, PayPal Bank transfer, PayPal
Availability Worldwide Worldwide
Founded 1998 2005
Headquarters Portland, United States Liverpool, United Kingdom
Popularity 46 views · 0 likes 50 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, CD Baby or Ditto Music?

CD Baby: $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue. Ditto Music: Keep 100% royalties, subscription from ~$19/yr.

Where are CD Baby and Ditto Music available?

CD Baby: Worldwide. Ditto Music: Worldwide.

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