7Days Digital

7Days Digital gives independent artists a web-based route to distribute music and track performance across services. It is best for artists who want a free starting point or a low-cost annual plan, but the free tier’s royalty share and per-release pricing on Single deserve close attention.

Overview

Artists upload audio, artwork, and release details for delivery to more than 100 streaming and social platforms across 200+ countries and territories, including TikTok and Instagram Reels. Most releases go live within seven days, and artists can schedule a date in advance. That helps with rollout planning, though slower platforms can miss the expected window.

A single dashboard tracks streams, listeners, and revenue across platforms. Artists retain ownership of their master recordings and compositions, while granting 7Days Digital a limited, non-exclusive license to distribute them. Users must be at least 18 or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. The company says it does not sell personal information and uses reasonable safeguards, while acknowledging it cannot guarantee absolute security.

Key features

Release delivery and analytics

Broad reach and scheduled release dates are useful for independent artists coordinating a launch across streaming and social services. The seven-day estimate is not a guarantee, so artists working toward a fixed campaign date should allow for delays. Basic analytics are available on Free and Single; Pro adds advanced analytics and insights, which better suits artists who need more than a consolidated view of streams, listeners, and revenue.

Royalty collection and YouTube monetization

Free keeps 80% of revenue, while Single and Pro advertise 100% of royalties. Pro also includes Content ID and royalty collection. For royalties recovered from user-generated content, 7Days Digital takes a 20% collection fee, so the headline royalty share does not mean every collection is fee-free.

The separate YouTube channel monetization service pays creators 85% of generated revenue and takes a 15% share, with no signup fees. It is intended for creators who control their channel and content, live in a region where the Partner Program is unavailable or restricted, and comply with YouTube policies. Those conditions make it a targeted option rather than a general substitute for YouTube’s Partner Program.

Pricing

The Free plan costs $0 forever and includes unlimited releases, delivery to 100+ platforms, 80% of revenue, basic analytics, and email support. It is a useful no-cost starting point, but artists give up 20% of revenue compared with the paid distribution plans.

Single costs $9 per release and covers one single, 100+ platforms, 100% of royalties, basic analytics, and email support. It suits an artist putting out an occasional single who wants to avoid an annual commitment. The per-release charge can add up for a steady schedule, and the plan is limited to one single per purchase.

Pro costs $29 per year and includes unlimited singles and albums, 100+ platforms, 100% of royalties, advanced analytics and insights, Content ID and royalty collection, and priority support. It is the strongest fit for regular releasers who want those additional tools; occasional artists may find Single’s one-time fee more appropriate.

Label has custom pricing and includes everything in Pro, plus multiple artist profiles, team roles and permissions, custom royalty splits, and a dedicated account manager. It is aimed at labels and teams managing several artists rather than solo users.

Platforms

7Days Digital is web-based. Its distribution reaches more than 100 platforms in 200+ countries and territories, including TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Who it's for

Independent artists who want broad distribution, scheduled releases, and a single performance dashboard will find the clearest fit. Free works for testing the service without an upfront distribution charge; Single fits occasional releases; Pro makes more sense for regular releases or artists who need advanced analytics and Content ID. Labels managing multiple artists should consider the custom-priced Label plan. Artists seeking mobile apps or a guaranteed release date should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free includes unlimited releases across 100+ platforms, making it possible to distribute without a plan fee.
• Pros: Pro combines unlimited singles and albums, advanced analytics, Content ID, and priority support for $29 per year.
• Pros: Artists retain ownership of uploaded masters and compositions.
• Cons: Free keeps only 80% of revenue, and UGC royalty collection carries a 20% fee.
• Cons: Single’s $9 charge applies per release, making repeated releases more costly than a single annual payment.
• Cons: Release timing varies by platform, despite the usual seven-day go-live estimate.

Alternatives

For more options, browse Music Distribution Platforms.

• RouteNote is worth comparing if keeping a larger share on a free plan matters: its Free plan keeps 85% of net revenue and has no upfront distribution fee.
• UnitedMasters offers a free tier with royalty splits and cash-out after a $20 minimum, a relevant option for artists who prioritize those terms.
• EmuBands has a free Basic plan for one artist with pay-per-release pricing, which may suit artists comparing a per-release approach.
• FreshTunes has a free New artist plan with a 20% commission on YouTube Content ID, songwriter royalties, and UGC platforms.
• Indiefy’s Free plan limits users to one artist and one release per month, and pays an 85% royalty split.
• NotaDist offers a free plan with unlimited tracks, YouTube Content ID, and 80% royalties, making it another option for artists focused on those inclusions.
• ONErpm is another freemium music distribution option.
• AWAL is another music distribution option to compare.

Verdict

Choose 7Days Digital if you are an independent artist who wants broad distribution and a clear path from free releases to annual analytics and Content ID. The main reason to choose it is the combination of unlimited releases on Free and an inexpensive Pro plan; the main reason to look elsewhere is the free plan’s 80% share and the 20% UGC collection fee. Artists should also allow time for slower platforms when scheduling a release.