Indiefy vs UnitedMasters
Indiefy
indiefy.net
UnitedMasters
unitedmasters.comSide by side
| Figure | Indiefy | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.08/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Music Distribution Platforms | 7.9 (#12) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Analytics | The platform offers views of streams, top tracks, and territories to help artists understand where their music connects. | The platform provides standard or advanced audience analytics showing listening activity and fan information depending on plan. |
| Distribution | Indiefy distributes music to more than 150 platforms worldwide, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Deezer, and Pandora. | The service says artists can distribute music to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram. |
| Release timing | The site says paid-plan releases typically go live within 5–7 business days and free-plan releases within 15–30 business days. | Available release dates can be 2–5 business days after submission, and approved music should reach services within five business days. |
| Release workflow | Artists can upload a track, enter release details, and have a cover generated from the track title, which they can edit later. | Artists upload audio, artwork and metadata, choose a release date, and submit for delivery through the dashboard. |
| Support | The privacy policy lists [email protected] and says the company will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days. | 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
Indiefy
Indiefy is a web-based music distribution service for independent artists, sending releases to more than 150 platforms worldwide, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Deezer and Pandora. Artists upload a track, enter release details and can generate cover art from the title, then edit it. Before submission, the dashboard allows changes to metadata, selected services and cover art. Indiefy describes distribution as non-exclusive and says artists retain ownership of their music. Analytics show streams, top tracks and territories; PRO adds pre-save campaigns and Spotify playlist submissions. Release timing is typically 5–7 business days on paid plans and 15–30 business days on the free plan. Free allows one artist and one release per month, an 85% royalty split and a $100 minimum royalty payment. PRO costs $49.00 per year for five artists and 25 monthly releases, with a 100% split and a $50 minimum payment. Advanced costs $199.00 per year for 50 artists and 100 monthly releases, with PRO features. Royalty withdrawals are available 30 days after request for PRO and 90 days after for free users; platform reports may be delayed 2–3 months.
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.