CD Baby
5.9#22 in music distribution platforms$9.99 one-timeWeb
VisitCD Baby vs RouteNote
What both publish
| Fact | CD Baby | RouteNote |
|---|---|---|
| Account security | CD Baby’s help center recommends enabling two-factor authentication from the account dashboard’s Security section. | RouteNote says it uses one-time passcodes sent to the linked email address to verify sensitive account changes. |
| Support | The pricing page includes access to an expert artist support team. | The pricing page says RouteNote offers 24/7 email and ticket support. |
CD Baby plans
- Single$9.99, paid once
- Album$14.99, paid once
RouteNote plans
- FreeFree
- Premium Single$10, paid once
- Premium EP$20, paid once
- Premium Album$30, paid once
- Premium Extended Album$45, paid once
- Premium renewal$9.99 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 RouteNote if…
RouteNote is for artists and labels that want to distribute music to selected stores and territories. The Free option suits those willing to share revenue, while Premium may suit releases for which keeping all streaming and download revenue is a priority.