UnitedMasters

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Score7.1

Rank#2 of 31

From$1.67/mo

Free planYes

Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web

Summary

UnitedMasters provides music distribution and brand partnership services for independent artists. It says releases can go to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram. DEBUT+ and SELECT artists retain 100% of royalties and ownership of their master recording rights. Artist tools include shareable MasterLinks, customizable ArtistPages, fan management, streaming analytics, and Split Pay for sharing royalty earnings with collaborators. SELECT artists can submit music for brand partnership and sync licensing opportunities, but selection is not guaranteed. DEBUT is 0.00 USD per free and has a $20 minimum cash-out threshold. DEBUT+ costs 19.99 USD per year and lists unlimited releases; SELECT costs 59.99 USD per year and includes brand and sync opportunities. Review periods are up to five business days for DEBUT+ and two business days for SELECT. PARTNER is invitation-only and has no listed price. SELECT's Real-Time Royalties feature is for eligible artists averaging at least $20 per month in streaming royalties.

Who it is for

UnitedMasters suits independent artists seeking music distribution and tools for managing fans or sharing royalties with collaborators. Artists interested in brand and sync submissions can consider SELECT, subject to its eligibility and selection conditions.

What is good

Distributes to more than 150 music services.
DEBUT+ and SELECT retain 100% of royalties.
Artists retain ownership of master recording rights.
Split Pay can share earnings with collaborators.
Includes fan management and streaming analytics.

What to know first

DEBUT has a $20 minimum cash-out threshold.
Brand and sync selection is not guaranteed.
SELECT reviews may take up to two business days.
DEBUT+ reviews may take up to five business days.

Verdict

UnitedMasters pairs distribution with artist-facing promotion and royalty-sharing tools. Compare the plans' fees, review periods, and eligibility details, especially if you want SELECT opportunities.

UnitedMasters plans and pricing

All plans

DEBUT Free Accept and receive royalty splits · Cash out after $20 minimum · Free tier support.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026

DEBUT+ $19.99/yr $19.99/year Unlimited releases · 100% of royalties · Distribution to 150+ services · Releases reviewed within 5 business days unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026

SELECT $59.99/yr $59.99/year Unlimited releases · 100% of royalties · Brand and sync opportunities · Releases reviewed within 2 business days unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026

PARTNER Not published By invitation Invite-only · Bespoke royalty splits · Dedicated artist relations support · Personalized marketing and distribution strategy support.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on music distribution platforms

Free plan: Yesunitedmasters.com
Paid from: $19.99/yrunitedmasters.com
Release limit: unlimitedunitedmasters.com
Royalty model: mixedunitedmasters.com
Publishing administration: Yesunitedmasters.com
Store count: 150 storesunitedmasters.com
YouTube Content ID: Yesunitedmasters.com
Payout schedule: monthlyunitedmasters.com

Facts

What it does: UnitedMasters provides music distribution and brand partnership services for independent artists.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Distribution: The service says artists can distribute music to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Ownership and royalties: DEBUT+ and SELECT artists retain 100% of royalties, and the company says artists retain ownership of their master recording rights.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Artist tools: The platform offers shareable MasterLinks, customizable ArtistPages, fan management tools, and streaming analytics.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Collaborator payments: Split Pay lets artists share royalty earnings with collaborators.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Brand and sync: SELECT artists can submit music for brand partnership and sync licensing opportunities, though selection is not guaranteed.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Real-time royalties: Real-Time Royalties is a SELECT feature for artists averaging at least $20 per month in streaming royalties who meet the eligibility criteria.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Release timing: The artist plans page lists review periods of up to five business days for DEBUT+ and two business days for SELECT.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Add-on pricing: The artist plans page lists mastering at $4.99 per track, Mastering+ at $5.99, and YouTube Content ID monetization at $4.99 per release with 80% royalties retained.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Platforms: UnitedMasters has a mobile app on the iOS App Store and Google Play, and says members can manage their accounts through its website.support.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy and security: Its privacy policy says it uses technical, physical, and organizational measures designed to protect information, while noting that no security measures are perfect.updates.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support: The company lists [email protected] for service questions; SELECT includes priority support and PARTNER includes personalized artist relations support.updates.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026
Who it serves: UnitedMasters says it works with independent artists at all career stages and across genres.unitedmasters.com · 29 Sept 2026