CD Baby
5.9#22 in music distribution platforms$9.99 one-timeWeb
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UnitedMasters
7.9#2 in music distribution platformsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | CD Baby | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2017 |
| Privacy and security | CD Baby says account information is password-protected but that it cannot guarantee the security of account information. | Its privacy policy says it uses technical, physical, and organizational measures designed to protect information, while noting that no security measures are perfect. |
CD Baby plans
- Single$9.99, paid once
- Album$14.99, paid once
UnitedMasters plans
- DEBUTFree
- DEBUT+$19.99 a year
- SELECT$59.99 a year
- PARTNERPriced on request
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 UnitedMasters if…
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.