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TuneCore vs UnitedMasters
TuneCore and UnitedMasters are both music distribution platforms. Fees — TuneCore: Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr. UnitedMasters: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
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Key differences
- Fees — TuneCore: Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr. UnitedMasters: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only TuneCore offers PayPal.
- TuneCore is the older platform — founded in 2006, 11 years before UnitedMasters (2017).
Which should you choose?
Choose TuneCore if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2006).
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TuneCore
A long-running distributor where artists pay per release or subscription and keep 100% of their streaming roya…
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UnitedMasters
A distribution and brand-deal platform for independent artists - free tier takes 10% of royalties, and the net…
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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 on plans from $24.99/yr | Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100% |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2006 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, United States | New York, United States |
| Popularity | 41 views · 0 likes | 45 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, TuneCore or UnitedMasters?
TuneCore: Keep 100% royalties on plans from $24.99/yr. UnitedMasters: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
Where are TuneCore and UnitedMasters available?
TuneCore: Worldwide. UnitedMasters: Worldwide.