ONErpm vs UnitedMasters

ONErpm is a music company offering business services to artists and creators, including distribution, marketing, accounting tools, analytics, and publishing administration. Its self-service platform delivers releases to 45+ digital service providers and includes automated delivery and promotional tools. Release options include free UPC and ISRC codes, video distribution, multi-format audio encoding, lyrics, and manual album review. Marketing features include pre-save and smart link generators with analytics, an advertising campaign manager, and integrations with S4A and iTunes Connect. Account tools include royalty splits, configurable monthly analytics, custom reports, downloadable invoices, and a balance ledger. ONE Publishing handles worldwide composition registration and collection of public performance, mechanical, YouTube publishing, and lyric-use royalties. The free Emerging plan has no registration, annual, or upload fees; ONErpm receives a percentage of revenue generated by plays, views, and downloads. The FAQ lists creator shares of 85% for download stores, 70% for YouTube, and 50% for videos other than YouTube. Higher service levels are for qualified artists and have negotiated commercial terms. Balances become available for redemption after ONErpm receives platform payments; payment requires PayPal or Payoneer.

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.