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CD Baby vs ONErpm
CD Baby and ONErpm are both music distribution platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $910 on CD Baby and $1,000 on ONErpm, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $910 on CD Baby and $1,000 on ONErpm, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only CD Baby offers PayPal.
- CD Baby is the older platform — founded in 1998, 12 years before ONErpm (2010).
Which should you choose?
Choose CD Baby if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 1998).
Choose ONErpm if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
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CD Baby
A veteran independent distributor with no annual fees - pay once per release and CD Baby keeps a 9% commission…
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ONErpm
A global distributor and label services company taking a 15% commission, strong in Latin America and with YouT…
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| 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 | Free distribution, 85/15 revenue split |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide (strong in Latin America) |
| Founded | 1998 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Portland, United States | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 46 views · 0 likes | 42 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, CD Baby or ONErpm?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $910 on CD Baby and $1,000 on ONErpm, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are CD Baby and ONErpm available?
CD Baby: Worldwide. ONErpm: Worldwide (strong in Latin America).