Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 2 changes this month
UnitedMasters 3.4Silver 40 pts
A distribution and brand-deal platform for independent artists - free tier takes 10% of royalties, and the network pitches artists for sync and brand partnerships.
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2017 9 yrs
Based in- New York, United States
- Web rank
- #126,000 worldwide
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UnitedMasters is a music distributor where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%, the minimum payout is $20 on DEBUT, no minimum on DEBUT+ or SELECT, earnings are typically paid out wallet cash-outs take up to 3-5 business days, paypal usually faster than ach and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2017, UnitedMasters is based in New York, United States. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on UnitedMasters
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What changed
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What changed
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- Payout speed added: Wallet cash-outs take up to 3-5 business days, PayPal usually faster than ACH source ↗
- Minimum payout added: $20 on DEBUT, no minimum on DEBUT+ or SELECT source ↗
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Strong on fees and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.0
- 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.
UnitedMasters Worldwide
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
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Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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UnitedMasters $20 on DEBUT, no minimum on DEBUT+ or SELECT
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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UnitedMasters Wallet cash-outs take up to 3-5 business days, PayPal usually faster than ACH
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
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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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UnitedMasters #126,000 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
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UnitedMasters Founded 2017
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
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UnitedMasters Founded 2017
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How UnitedMasters compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Launched in 2017, UnitedMasters is newer than most music distribution platforms — 10 of the 11 we track were founded earlier.
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Is UnitedMasters legit?
What we could verify about the company
UnitedMasters is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2017 (9 years)
- Headquartered in New York, United States
- Its domain unitedmasters.com was registered in 2005 (registry record)
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UnitedMasters in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #126,000 worldwideAmong the top million sites (unitedmasters.com)
- Domain registered
- Aug 2005unitedmasters.com, 21 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
UnitedMasters timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
UnitedMasters founded
Headquarters today: New York, United States
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Milestone
Keep 100% royalties
UnitedMasters' artist page says DEBUT+ costs $19.99 a year and SELECT costs $59.99 a year, and both let artists keep 100% of streaming royalties.
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Milestone
Keep 80% on YouTube ID
UnitedMasters' artist page says YouTube Content ID monetization costs $4.99 per release and artists keep 80% of those royalties.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about UnitedMasters
How much does UnitedMasters charge?
UnitedMasters fees: Free: 90/10 split, paid tiers keep 100%.
How do you get paid on UnitedMasters?
UnitedMasters pays out via Bank transfer. Minimum payout: $20 on DEBUT, no minimum on DEBUT+ or SELECT. Timing: Wallet cash-outs take up to 3-5 business days, PayPal usually faster than ACH.
Which countries is UnitedMasters available in?
Worldwide.
Is UnitedMasters legit?
Yes, UnitedMasters is a real, operating platform: operating since 2017 (9 years), headquartered in New York, United States and its domain unitedmasters.com was registered in 2005 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
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