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CD Baby vs TuneCore
CD Baby and TuneCore are both music distribution platforms. Fees — CD Baby: $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue. TuneCore: Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — CD Baby: $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue. TuneCore: Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer and PayPal.
- CD Baby is the older platform — founded in 1998, 8 years before TuneCore (2006).
Which should you choose?
Choose CD Baby if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 1998).
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CD Baby
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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 | Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr |
| Payout speed | Payment generated at the start of each week once balance meets your chosen pay point, 2 to 3 business days US, 5 to 7 international | — |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 1998 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Portland, United States | Brooklyn, United States |
| Popularity | 47 views · 0 likes | 42 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, CD Baby or TuneCore?
CD Baby: $9.99/single one-time + 9% of revenue. TuneCore: Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr.
Where are CD Baby and TuneCore available?
CD Baby: Worldwide. TuneCore: Worldwide.