CD Baby
5.9#22 in music distribution platforms$9.99 one-timeWeb
VisitCD Baby vs EmuBands
What both publish
| Fact | CD Baby | EmuBands |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | CD Baby describes its service as music distribution for independent artists and says it helps creators and rights holders manage music as a business and get paid. | EmuBands describes its digital distribution service as serving artists and record labels, including independent artists at different career stages. |
| Founded | 1998 | EmuBands says it was formed in 2005. |
| Royalties | CD Baby says it keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue and artists receive the remaining 91%. | The company says users keep 100% of their royalties and can request payment without a minimum threshold. |
CD Baby plans
- Single$9.99, paid once
- Album$14.99, paid once
EmuBands plans
- BasicFree
- Single$20, paid once
- Bundle$40, paid once
- Plus$40 a year
- Pro$80 a year
- Premium$120 a year
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.
Pick EmuBands if…
It suits independent artists and record labels seeking digital distribution with release scheduling and outlet selection. The plans include per-release options and annual packages for multiple artists or unlimited releases.