7Days Digital vs DistroDirect

7Days Digital distributes independent artists’ music to streaming services and social platforms. Artists upload audio, artwork, and release details for delivery to more than 100 platforms across 200+ countries and territories, including TikTok and Instagram Reels. Most releases go live within 7 days, although some platforms take longer, and artists can schedule a release date in advance. A dashboard tracks streams, listeners, and revenue across platforms. The Free plan costs $0 forever and includes unlimited releases, basic analytics, email support, and 80% of revenue. Single costs $9 per release for one single and says artists keep 100% of royalties. Pro costs $29 per year and includes unlimited singles and albums, advanced analytics, Content ID and royalty collection, and priority support. A custom-priced Label plan is for teams managing multiple artists. For recovered user-generated-content royalties, artists receive 80% and 7Days Digital retains a 20% collection fee. Its separate YouTube monetization service offers creators 85% of generated revenue, with a 15% share and no signup fees, subject to eligibility and YouTube policies. Users retain ownership of uploaded recordings and compositions.

DistroDirect is a web-based white-label distribution and catalogue-management SaaS for independent labels, music managers, artist communities and businesses with curated catalogues. Its administration panel supports catalogue management, custom deals, royalty rates, pricing, analytics, plugins, promotional tools and website branding. Businesses can control artist access, while artists receive their own branded portal. The service covers distribution and delivery, payment systems, a customisable platform and layered services. DistroDirect says its team handles technical support, oversees uploads and provides metadata support for distributors and artists. GROUP SPEED adds DSP pitching, streaming partnerships, content strategy, growth PR, digital marketing and strategic planning. The site also describes Spotify Discovery Mode. Payouts are monthly. Pricing is on request, with no public plan prices shown. DistroDirect is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, and reports more than 500 boutique partners in over 40 markets and a team of over 60 professionals.