CD Baby

What CD Baby is

CD Baby distributes independent artists’ music to streaming, download and social platforms. It says its network reaches more than 150 platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and TikTok, and that it reviews music submissions and files before delivery to distribution partners. Releases use one-time fees rather than subscriptions: a single costs $9.99, paid once, and an album costs $14.99, paid once. CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue, with artists receiving the remaining 91%; the pricing page says artists are paid weekly and retain all rights. Accounts include marketing tools, a sales dashboard with reporting, YouTube Content ID monetization, a free UPC barcode and ISRCs, and access to an artist support team. Publishing administration is also listed. CD Baby has no free plan or free trial. It is web-based, and its help center recommends enabling two-factor authentication in account security settings. CD Baby says account information is password-protected but it cannot guarantee its security.