Distributor comparisons
ONCE vs
everyone else
Honest, side-by-side comparisons for AI music distribution. Pricing, AI policy, royalty splits, and when each distributor is still the right call.
AI music distributor comparison (2026 snapshot)
| Distributor | AI pricing | Royalties | AI policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONCE | $2 per AI release, once | 100%, forever | AI-first, auto disclosure |
| DistroKid | $22.99/year unlimited | 100% while subscribed | Allowed, manual disclosure |
| TuneCore | ~$9.99/song/year | 100% | Allowed, manual disclosure |
| CD Baby | ~$9.95/single, once | 91% (9% commission) | Allowed, manual disclosure |
| UnitedMasters | Free tier / $19.99+/year | 90% on free tier | AI restricted on some platforms |
Pricing from each distributor's public pages as of 2026. See individual comparisons for full tradeoffs.
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ONCE vs DistroKid
Subscription vs pay-once pricing
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ONCE vs TuneCore
Per-song renewals vs flat pricing
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ONCE vs CD Baby
Legacy pay-per-release vs AI-first
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ONCE vs LANDR
Studio bundles vs pure distribution
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ONCE vs Symphonic
Annual subscription vs pay-once
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ONCE vs TooLost
Budget subscription vs flat pricing
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ONCE vs UnitedMasters
Revenue share vs 100% royalties
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ONCE vs Ditto
Annual subscription vs pay-once
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