Checked 29 Oct 2026
LANDR 3.1Bronze 15 pts
An AI mastering and distribution platform - master your tracks and release them, with distribution taking a 15% commission on free plans.
Good for Musicians and producers
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2012 14 yrs
Based in- Montreal, Canada
- Web rank
- #37,104 worldwide
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LANDR is a music platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Keep 100% royalties with subscription and you can withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal. Founded in 2012, LANDR is based in Montreal, Canada. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on LANDR
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on access. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
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Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
LANDR Worldwide
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LANDR Founded 2012
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Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
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LANDR Keep 100% royalties with subscription
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
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LANDR Keep 100% royalties with subscription
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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LANDR #37,104 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
LANDR Founded 2012
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Can I join LANDR?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
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How LANDR compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
Not enough comparable data yet to rank LANDR against similar platforms.
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Is LANDR legit?
What we could verify about the company
LANDR is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2012 (14 years)
- Headquartered in Montreal, Canada
- Its domain landr.com was registered in 2001 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #37,104)
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LANDR in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #37,104 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (landr.com)
- Domain registered
- Apr 2001landr.com, 25 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
LANDR timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
LANDR founded
Headquarters today: Montreal, Canada
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Milestone
100% royalties, 15% if lapsed
LANDR says subscribers keep 100% of distribution royalties, but it takes a 15% commission on royalties if the subscription is cancelled.
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Guides
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about LANDR
How much does LANDR charge?
LANDR fees: Keep 100% royalties with subscription.
How do you get paid on LANDR?
LANDR pays out via Bank transfer and PayPal.
Which countries is LANDR available in?
Worldwide.
Is LANDR legit?
Yes, LANDR is a real, operating platform: operating since 2012 (14 years), headquartered in Montreal, Canada and its domain landr.com was registered in 2001 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best LANDR alternatives?
Similar platforms include DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore and Ditto Music. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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LANDR alternatives
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