Amuse vs UnitedMasters
Amuse
amuse.ioUnitedMasters
unitedmasters.comSide by side
| Figure | Amuse | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Music Distribution Platforms | 7.9 (#9) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Distribution | Amuse says artists can distribute unlimited music to major streaming services and social networks and retain their copyrights and royalties. | The service says artists can distribute music to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram. |
| Support | Amuse says all plans include support from its team, and Professional includes priority support with a stated 24-hour response time. | The company lists [email protected] for service questions; SELECT includes priority support and PARTNER includes personalized artist relations support. |
| What it does | Amuse distributes music digitally and offers tailored Artist & Label Services to help artists manage their careers while retaining control of their masters and creative vision. | UnitedMasters is a music technology platform combining digital distribution, artist growth tools, analytics, and brand partnerships. |
Plans
UnitedMasters
- DEBUTFree
- DEBUTFree
- DEBUT+$19.99 a year
- DEBUT+$19.99 a year
- SELECT$59.99 a year
- SELECT$59.99 a year
- PARTNERPriced on request
In their own words
UnitedMasters
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.