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DistroKid vs Symphonic
DistroKid and Symphonic are both music distribution platforms. Fees — DistroKid: Keep 100% royalties, subscription from $22.99/yr. Symphonic: Starter $19.99/yr keep 100%, Partner 15%.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — DistroKid: Keep 100% royalties, subscription from $22.99/yr. Symphonic: Starter $19.99/yr keep 100%, Partner 15%.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer and PayPal.
- Symphonic is the older platform — founded in 2006, 7 years before DistroKid (2013).
Which should you choose?
Choose Symphonic if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2006).
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DistroKid
The most popular indie music distributor - unlimited releases for about 20 dollars a year, and artists keep 10…
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Symphonic
A distribution company serving independent artists and labels, with royalty splitting, sync licensing, and mar…
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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 | Keep 100% royalties, subscription from $22.99/yr | Starter $19.99/yr keep 100%, Partner 15% |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Tampa, United States |
| Popularity | 42 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, DistroKid or Symphonic?
DistroKid: Keep 100% royalties, subscription from $22.99/yr. Symphonic: Starter $19.99/yr keep 100%, Partner 15%.
Where are DistroKid and Symphonic available?
DistroKid: Worldwide. Symphonic: Worldwide.