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Spec score 8.6 #3 of 31 in Music Distribution Platforms

What it is

UnitedMasters provides music distribution and brand partnership services for independent artists. It says releases can reach more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram. DEBUT+ and SELECT artists retain 100% of royalties and ownership of their master recording rights. Artist tools include shareable MasterLinks, customizable ArtistPages, fan management, streaming analytics, and Split Pay for sharing royalty earnings with collaborators. SELECT artists can submit music for brand partnership and sync licensing opportunities, but selection is not guaranteed. Real-Time Royalties is a SELECT feature for eligible artists averaging at least $20 per month in streaming royalties. DEBUT is free, with a $20 minimum cash-out threshold. DEBUT+ costs $19.99 a year and SELECT costs $59.99 a year; both list unlimited releases. Review periods are up to five business days for DEBUT+ and two for SELECT. PARTNER is by invitation, with no listed price.

Spec sheet

What it does
UnitedMasters is a music technology platform combining digital distribution, artist growth tools, analytics, and brand partnerships.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Platforms
UnitedMasters has a mobile app on the iOS App Store and Google Play, and says members can manage their accounts through its website.Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Support
The company lists [email protected] for service questions; SELECT includes priority support and PARTNER includes personalized artist relations support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · updates.unitedmasters.com
Founded
2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Add-on pricing
The artist plans page lists mastering at $4.99 per track, Mastering+ at $5.99, and YouTube Content ID monetization at $4.99 per release with 80% royalties retained.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Analytics
The platform provides standard or advanced audience analytics showing listening activity and fan information depending on plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · instapage.unitedmasters.com
API terms
The terms prohibit automated access except through an API provided or approved by UnitedMasters or an applicable developer agreement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · updates.unitedmasters.com
Apple app requirements
The iPhone app is free with in-app purchases and requires iOS 16.0 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Artist tools
The platform offers shareable MasterLinks, customizable ArtistPages, fan management tools, and streaming analytics.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
ArtistPage
ArtistPage is a customizable artist website-style landing page linking social profiles, streaming profiles and artist information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Brand and sync
SELECT artists can submit music for brand partnership and sync licensing opportunities, though selection is not guaranteed.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Brand enterprise features
Enterprise brand accounts include pre-cleared music, multi-user access, account management, custom curation and flexible pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Brand search
The enterprise platform supports AI-powered music search using reference tracks, natural-language prompts and filters such as mood, genre and tempo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Collaborator payments
Split Pay lets artists share royalty earnings with collaborators.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Company founding
LinkedIn lists UnitedMasters as founded in 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters in Brooklyn, New York.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase lists the legal name as UnitedMasters LLC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists a company size of 201–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Distribution
The service says artists can distribute music to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Distribution reach
The service delivers releases to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer and other major services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Fan contacts
Fans can join an artist contact list through ArtistPage or MasterLinks, and the list can be downloaded as CSV.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Funding
LinkedIn says the company launched with a $70 million Series A led by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz and 21st Century Fox.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Licence
UnitedMasters is proprietary commercial software; its terms grant the company a broad perpetual licence to uploaded content for service and commercial purposes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · updates.unitedmasters.com
Limit: Android reviewers
Chrome-Stats summarizes complaints about login and security problems, unreliable payouts, weak support and subscription paywalls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Limit: messaging
The contacts feature does not provide integrated messaging.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Limit: payout fees
ACH cash-outs in the United States incur a $1 processing fee; international transfers can cost $4 or $10–$25 depending on route.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Limit: Trustpilot distribution delays
Trustpilot complaints describe releases remaining in review for weeks, missing Apple Music listings and unanswered support requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: Trustpilot platform control
A Trustpilot reviewer complained that SELECT did not allow opting out of TikTok distribution.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
MasterLinks
MasterLinks start with Apple Music and Spotify links and can add Amazon Music, Audiomack, Deezer, SoundCloud, TIDAL, YouTube and YouTube Music.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Notable news: DEBUT+ launch
UnitedMasters announced the DEBUT+ subscription on August 15, offering a $19.99 annual tier with 100% royalties and distribution access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · news.unitedmasters.com
Ownership and royalties
DEBUT+ and SELECT artists retain 100% of royalties, and the company says artists retain ownership of their master recording rights.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Payout processing
Wallet payouts use Trolley for tax and payment processing, while UnitedMasters says tax data is not stored in its own systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Payout timing
Streaming balances generally update 45–60 days after the month streams occurred, sometimes later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Praise: Android reviewers
Chrome-Stats summarizes repeated praise for ease of use, helpful support, affordable distribution, analytics and royalty retention.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Praise: Trustpilot support and growth
Some Trustpilot reviewers praise responsive support, professional release changes and increases in streaming numbers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Privacy and AI
The privacy policy allows user information to be used for developing, training, evaluating and improving AI and machine-learning systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · updates.unitedmasters.com
Privacy and security
Its privacy policy says it uses technical, physical, and organizational measures designed to protect information, while noting that no security measures are perfect.Read 29 Sep 2026 · updates.unitedmasters.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 32,000 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.50 out of 5 from 17,024 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.5 out of 5 from 2,562 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Real-time royalties
Real-Time Royalties is a SELECT feature for artists averaging at least $20 per month in streaming royalties who meet the eligibility criteria.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Release timing
Available release dates can be 2–5 business days after submission, and approved music should reach services within five business days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · instapage.unitedmasters.com
Release workflow
Artists upload audio, artwork and metadata, choose a release date, and submit for delivery through the dashboard.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Royalty ownership
UnitedMasters says artists keep 100% of royalties and retain ownership of their master recordings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Security control
SMS multi-factor authentication is available for iOS and web accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
Security statement
UnitedMasters describes technical, physical and organizational safeguards but says no security measure is impenetrable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · updates.unitedmasters.com
Sync licensing
UnitedMasters offers brand partnerships and sync licensing opportunities for television, film, games and advertising.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unitedmasters.com
Who it serves
UnitedMasters says it works with independent artists at all career stages and across genres.Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com

Plans and prices

DEBUT Free No music-service distribution; Wallet, royalty splits and team-member access remain Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
DEBUT Free Accept and receive royalty splits · Cash out after $20 minimum · Free tier Read 29 Sep 2026 · support.unitedmasters.com
DEBUT+ $19.99 a year per year 100% royalties · unlimited releases · 150+ stores · marketing tools · Blueprint guidance · ArtistPages · MasterLinks Read 15 Oct 2026 · instapage.unitedmasters.com
DEBUT+ $19.99 a year $19.99/year Unlimited releases · 100% of royalties · Distribution to 150+ services · Releases reviewed within 5 business days Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
SELECT $59.99 a year $59.99/year Unlimited releases · 100% of royalties · Brand and sync opportunities · Releases reviewed within 2 business days Read 29 Sep 2026 · unitedmasters.com
SELECT $59.99 a year per year Everything in DEBUT+ · brand and sync opportunities · advanced analytics · real-time royalties · YouTube Content ID · Blueprint AI Read 15 Oct 2026 · instapage.unitedmasters.com
PARTNER Priced on request By invitation Dedicated artist relations · global marketing · hand-picked sync deals · playlist pitching · advances Read 15 Oct 2026 · instapage.unitedmasters.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Distribution to more than 150 music services
  • DEBUT+ and SELECT retain 100% of royalties
  • Artists retain master recording rights
  • Split Pay shares royalties with collaborators
  • Unlimited releases on DEBUT+ and SELECT

Limits

  • DEBUT requires a $20 minimum to cash out
  • SELECT placement in brand and sync opportunities is not guaranteed
  • PARTNER is invitation-only with no listed price
  • SELECT Real-Time Royalties has eligibility criteria

Who it suits

UnitedMasters is for independent artists across career stages and genres who want distribution and artist-management tools. SELECT may also suit artists seeking to submit music for brand and sync opportunities.

UnitedMasters in depth

Read the full write-up

UnitedMasters is a music distribution and artist-services platform for independent artists. It suits musicians who want wide distribution and, on paid plans, full royalties; the main trade-offs are the free plan’s $20 cash-out minimum and the extra cost of faster review or SELECT opportunities.

Overview

Founded in 2017, UnitedMasters serves independent artists across genres and career stages. It combines distribution to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and Instagram, with tools for sharing releases, managing fans and tracking streaming activity.

DEBUT+ and SELECT artists retain 100% of royalties, and UnitedMasters says artists keep ownership of their master recording rights. The service’s royalty model is mixed, so the terms of a particular plan or add-on matter. Monthly payouts are subject to the applicable cash-out minimum and plan terms.

Key features

Unlimited releases on DEBUT+ and SELECT make those tiers practical for artists releasing frequently. Review time is up to five business days on DEBUT+ and two on SELECT; the faster window may matter when coordinating a release, but neither is a guaranteed release date.

MasterLinks, customizable ArtistPages, fan management tools and streaming analytics support release sharing and audience tracking. Split Pay lets artists share royalty earnings with collaborators. These tools make the service more than a delivery channel, though the central plan distinction remains royalties, review speed and access to opportunities.

SELECT artists can submit music for brand partnership and sync licensing opportunities, but submission does not guarantee selection. Real-Time Royalties is also limited to SELECT artists averaging at least $20 per month in streaming royalties who meet eligibility criteria. Treat both as conditional benefits, not assured income or access.

Optional services include mastering at $4.99 per track, Mastering+ at $5.99, and YouTube Content ID monetization at $4.99 per release, with 80% royalties retained for that Content ID add-on. That add-on’s royalty share differs from the 100% retention advertised for DEBUT+ and SELECT, so artists should account for it separately.

Pricing

UnitedMasters has a free tier and paid plans from $19.99/yr. DEBUT costs nothing. It supports accepting and receiving royalty splits, with cash-out after a $20 minimum. That is a low-commitment starting point, but the minimum can delay access to earnings for artists whose royalties accrue slowly.

DEBUT+ costs $19.99 a year, billed $19.99/year. It includes unlimited releases, 100% of royalties, distribution to 150+ services and review within five business days. This is the sensible paid choice for artists who want broad distribution and full royalties without paying extra for SELECT’s opportunities and faster review.

SELECT costs $59.99 a year, billed $59.99/year. It also includes unlimited releases and 100% of royalties, with review within two business days and the ability to submit for brand and sync opportunities. Choose it when those benefits justify the $40 annual step up from DEBUT+; opportunity selection is not guaranteed, and Real-Time Royalties has separate eligibility requirements.

PARTNER is by invitation, with custom pricing. It offers bespoke royalty splits, dedicated artist relations support, and personalized marketing and distribution strategy. Those services may suit artists needing a more tailored relationship, but it is not an open, self-serve upgrade.

Platforms

UnitedMasters runs on Android, iOS and the web. Its distribution reaches more than 150 services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and Instagram.

Who it's for

DEBUT fits artists testing distribution who can live with a $20 cash-out threshold. DEBUT+ is a stronger fit for regular releasers who want unlimited uploads and to retain all royalties at a comparatively low annual price. SELECT is for artists who value a shorter review period and access to brand and sync submissions enough to pay more. Artists seeking guaranteed partnership placements, or a free tier without a stated cash-out minimum, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros: DEBUT+ and SELECT combine unlimited releases with 100% royalty retention, while distribution covers more than 150 services.

Pros: SELECT’s two-business-day review window is shorter than DEBUT+’s five-business-day window, and its brand and sync submission route adds a potential opportunity channel.

Cons: DEBUT requires $20 before cash-out, which can postpone access to smaller royalty balances.

Cons: SELECT costs substantially more than DEBUT+ and does not guarantee selection for brand or sync work.

Cons: The YouTube Content ID add-on retains 80% royalties, unlike the 100% retention on the paid distribution plans.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Music Distribution Platforms. RouteNote is worth considering if a free distribution option that keeps 85% of net revenue and charges no upfront distribution fee is more important than UnitedMasters’ paid-plan royalty retention. FreshTunes offers a free one-artist tier with standard review, support that can take up to 10 days and payouts that can take up to 30 days; consider it if those terms suit your priorities.

Indiefy may suit an artist who can work within one release per month and a 1-artist free tier in exchange for an 85% royalty split and a $100 minimum payment. NotaDist offers a free tier with unlimited tracks across all stores and 80% royalties, making it an option for artists willing to accept a lower share.

LANDR Distribution is a paid alternative with a $24 a year plan for unlimited releases and 100% of streaming revenue; it may fit artists who prefer a paid-only distribution plan. Ditto Music starts at $19 a year for unlimited releases for one artist across 150+ platforms, a close alternative for a single-artist release schedule.

ONErpm has a free Emerging option with no registration, annual or upload fees and earns a percentage of generated revenue, which may appeal to artists avoiding upfront costs. Amuse is a paid alternative with an Artist plan at $23.99 a year for one artist, unlimited releases, 24-hour ASAP release and daily streaming insights; consider it if those stated plan features are the priority.

Verdict

UnitedMasters is a strong fit for independent artists who want distribution across more than 150 services and a clear path from free distribution to unlimited paid releases with 100% royalty retention. DEBUT+ is the most balanced choice for artists who do not need SELECT’s submission access or faster review. Look elsewhere if the $20 free-plan cash-out minimum is a poor fit, or if you need brand placements to be guaranteed rather than an opportunity to submit.

Verdict

UnitedMasters combines broad distribution with artist tools and tiered options for royalty handling and opportunities. Review the cash-out threshold, release review times, and SELECT eligibility details before choosing a plan.

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