7Days Digital
6.7#4 in music distribution platformsFrom $29 a yearFree planWeb
Visit7Days Digital vs CD Baby
What both publish
| Fact | 7Days Digital | CD Baby |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy and security | The privacy policy says the company does not sell personal information and uses reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security. | CD Baby says account information is password-protected but that it cannot guarantee the security of account information. |
| Rights | The terms say users retain ownership of uploaded master recordings and compositions and grant the company a limited, non-exclusive license to distribute them for the service. | The pricing page says artists keep all their rights. |
| Support | The site advertises human support, and the Free and Single plans include email support while Pro includes priority support. | The pricing page includes access to an expert artist support team. |
| YouTube monetization | Its YouTube channel monetization service offers creators 85% of generated revenue and charges a 15% share with no signup fees. | The pricing page includes YouTube Content ID monetization. |
7Days Digital plans
- FreeFree
- Single$9, paid once
- Pro$29 a year
- LabelPriced on request
CD Baby plans
- Single$9.99, paid once
- Album$14.99, paid once
Pick 7Days Digital if…
It suits independent artists distributing music, as well as labels and teams managing multiple artists. YouTube creators may also consider its separate monetization service if they meet the listed eligibility conditions.
Pick CD Baby if…
CD Baby suits independent artists and rights holders who want to distribute releases and manage music as a business. It may also suit artists seeking sales reporting, marketing tools and YouTube Content ID monetization.