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RouteNote vs UnitedMasters
RouteNote and UnitedMasters are both music distribution platforms. Fees — RouteNote: Free: 85/15 split, Premium keep 100%. UnitedMasters: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
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Key differences
- Fees — RouteNote: Free: 85/15 split, Premium keep 100%. UnitedMasters: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only RouteNote offers PayPal.
- RouteNote is the older platform — founded in 2007, 10 years before UnitedMasters (2017).
- RouteNote is based in United Kingdom, UnitedMasters in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose RouteNote if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2007).
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RouteNote
A UK distributor with a genuinely free tier - upload at no cost and keep 85% of royalties, or upgrade to keep…
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UnitedMasters
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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 | Free: 85/15 split, Premium keep 100% | Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100% |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2007 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Truro, United Kingdom | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 43 views · 0 likes | 45 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, RouteNote or UnitedMasters?
RouteNote: Free: 85/15 split, Premium keep 100%. UnitedMasters: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
Where are RouteNote and UnitedMasters available?
RouteNote: Worldwide. UnitedMasters: Worldwide.