IDOL vs UnitedMasters
IDOL
idol.io
UnitedMasters
unitedmasters.comSide by side
| Figure | IDOL | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 7 |
| Spec score · Music Distribution Platforms | 7.4 (#20) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Analytics | Labelcamp analyzes revenue and daily streams by usage, territory, artist, playlists and audience, and can alert users when tracks appear on new playlists. | The platform provides standard or advanced audience analytics showing listening activity and fan information depending on plan. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2017 |
| Release workflow | The submissions module lets content owners and distributors prioritize and approve releases, communicate through comments, and receive notifications about key actions. | Artists upload audio, artwork and metadata, choose a release date, and submit for delivery through the dashboard. |
| Support | IDOL says every distributed label receives a dedicated Label Manager who helps with planning, sales and marketing strategy, coordination, and partner connections. | The company lists [email protected] for service questions; SELECT includes priority support and PARTNER includes personalized artist relations support. |
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.