Best Music Distribution Platforms in 2026
Updated
31ranked
0free plans on this page
$1.58/molowest paid tier
11 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Music Distribution Platforms 6 channels on this page · 21 of 48 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromArtist limitRelease limit℗Royalty modelPublishing administrationStore countYouTube Content ID Spec sheet Score
26 AudioSalad Free planPaid fromArtist limitRelease limitRoyalty modelPublishing administrationStore countYouTube Content ID 0/8spec lines stated 6.3
27 DistroKid Free planNoPaid fromArtist limitoneRelease limitunlimitedRoyalty modelfullPublishing administrationYesStore countYouTube Content IDYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
28 Distrophonic Music Free planNoPaid from$19/yrArtist limitoneRelease limitunlimitedRoyalty modelfullPublishing administrationYesStore count100 storesYouTube Content IDYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.3
29 The Orchard Free planPaid fromArtist limitRelease limitRoyalty modelPublishing administrationYesStore countYouTube Content ID 1/8spec lines stated 6.3
30 CD Baby Free planNoPaid fromArtist limitRelease limitper releaseRoyalty modelsharedPublishing administrationYesStore count150 storesYouTube Content IDYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.1
31 Zebralution Free planPaid fromArtist limitRelease limitRoyalty modelPublishing administrationStore countYouTube Content ID 0/8spec lines stated 6.1
Compare all 6 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | Paid from | Artist limit | Release limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | AudioSalad | 6.3 | ||||
| 27 | DistroKid | 6.3 | No | one | unlimited | |
| 28 | Distrophonic Music | 6.3 | No | 19 /yr | one | unlimited |
| 29 | The Orchard | 6.3 | ||||
| 30 | CD Baby | 6.1 | No | per_release | ||
| 31 | Zebralution | 6.1 |
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