Checked 12 Sep 2026
RouteNote 3.6Silver 35 pts
A UK distributor with a genuinely free tier - upload at no cost and keep 85% of royalties, or upgrade to keep 100%.
Good for Musicians and producers
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Instant sign-upStart right away
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2007 19 yrs
Based in- Truro, United Kingdom
- Web rank
- #51,226 worldwide
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RouteNote is a music distributor where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free: 85/15 split, Premium keep 100% and you can withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer. Founded in 2007, RouteNote is based in Truro, United Kingdom. It is available worldwide.
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Our rating
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Strong on fees and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
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Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
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Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
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RouteNote Founded 2007
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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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RouteNote #51,226 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.
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RouteNote Founded 2007
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Can I join RouteNote?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need reliable internet and a PayPal account. You can start straight after signing up. First payout: months.
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- Reliable internet
- A PayPal account
- Sign upFree
- Start straight awayNo waiting for approval
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutMonths
Good to know: Free plan keeps 85% of revenue, payouts go to PayPal (set up to receive USD) once your balance reaches $50.
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How RouteNote compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
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Is RouteNote legit?
What we could verify about the company
RouteNote is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2007 (19 years)
- Headquartered in Truro, United Kingdom
- Its domain routenote.com was registered in 2007 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #51,226)
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RouteNote in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #51,226 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (routenote.com)
- Domain registered
- Apr 2007routenote.com, 19 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
RouteNote timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
RouteNote founded
Headquarters today: Truro, United Kingdom
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Milestone
85% free, 100% premium
On RouteNote Free artists keep 85% of streaming and download revenue. On RouteNote Premium they keep 100%.
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Milestone
2% referral bonus
Artists who refer a friend to RouteNote get 2% of that friend's earnings, paid from RouteNote's own cut.
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Guides
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about RouteNote
How much does RouteNote charge?
RouteNote fees: Free: 85/15 split, Premium keep 100%.
How do you get paid on RouteNote?
RouteNote pays out via PayPal and Bank transfer.
Which countries is RouteNote available in?
Worldwide.
Is RouteNote legit?
Yes, RouteNote is a real, operating platform: operating since 2007 (19 years), headquartered in Truro, United Kingdom and its domain routenote.com was registered in 2007 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best RouteNote alternatives?
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