Soundrop
Soundrop is a web service for distributing music releases and managing royalties.
What Soundrop is
Soundrop is a web service for distributing music releases and managing royalties. After creating a free account, an artist can upload a song, choose platforms, and set a release date. Its distribution page lists Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Tidal, Instagram, and other services; Soundrop says it also sends releases to new platforms it adds. Per-track distribution costs $4.99, paid once, and Soundrop keeps 15% of track revenue. The plan includes distribution to as many platforms as desired, cover-song licensing, royalty splits for collaborators, and no annual fees. For cover songs, Soundrop secures a license, notifies publishers and rights holders, and pays mechanical royalties for 99¢ per cover song. Artists can divide royalties among collaborators, who receive their shares monthly at no charge. Soundrop checks audio, artwork, and metadata, and offers partner services for mastering, copyright, fan messaging, and music videos. It also advertises human support from people with music experience.
Good
- Free account to start distribution
- Lists many streaming and music platforms
- Royalty splits pay collaborators monthly at no charge
- Cover-song licensing included in per-track plan
- Monthly payouts
Watch out
- Soundrop keeps 15% of track revenue
- Distribution costs $4.99, paid once per track
- Web platform only
Who it suits
Soundrop suits creators who want to distribute songs, license covers, and share royalties with collaborators. It is available through the web.
Verdict
Soundrop combines distribution, cover licensing, and royalty splitting in one service. Review the per-track charge and revenue share when deciding whether it fits your release plans.
Plans and prices
From Soundrop's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Per-track distribution | $4.99, paid once | Distribution to as many music platforms as you want · cover-song licensing included · royalty splits for as many collaborators as you want · no annual fees · per track; Soundrop also keeps 15% of track revenue |
The facts
Each one read from Soundrop's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Automatic platform additions
- Soundrop says releases are automatically distributed to new platforms it adds.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company affiliation
- Soundrop says it is part of Downtown Music Holdings.checked 7 Oct 2026
What it does
- Cover licensing
- The licensing page says Soundrop secures a cover-song license, notifies publishers and rights holders, and pays mechanical royalties for 99¢ per cover song.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Creator tools
- Soundrop artists can access partner offers including CloudBounce mastering, Cosynd copyright services, Laylo fan messaging, and Rotor music videos.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Distribution process
- Artists can upload a song, select platforms, and specify its release date after creating a free account.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Soundrop describes its service as built for creators and artists who want help distributing music, licensing covers, and paying collaborators.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy date
- The posted privacy policy says it was last updated June 29, 2023.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Release checks
- Soundrop says it checks audio, artwork, and metadata and ensures rights holders are paid accurately and on time.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Royalty splits
- Artists can split royalties among multiple parties on a track, with collaborators automatically receiving their share each month at no charge.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Its privacy policy says accounts are password-protected, but it does not guarantee account information security.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Store reach
- The distribution page lists Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Tidal, Instagram, and other services.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Soundrop advertises responsive human support from people with music experience and provides a support center with a request form.checked 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Soundrop distributes creators’ songs to streaming and music platforms and pays out their earnings monthly.checked 7 Oct 2026
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