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Amuse
What Amuse is
Amuse is a paid digital music distribution service for artists and labels. Its self-service plans distribute unlimited music to major streaming services and social networks while artists retain copyrights and royalties. Releases may become available in as little as 24 hours, subject to review. Promotion and analytics tools include pre-saves, smart links, fanbase management, and performance information across stores and digital platforms. Selected artists and teams can receive tailored Artist & Label Services covering release strategy, distribution support, and revenue management. Integrations listed include Spotify for Artists, YouTube Official Artist Channel, and Musixmatch fast-track verification. Plans are Artist at $23.99 a year for one artist, Artist Plus at $39.99 a year for up to two artists, and Professional at $59.99 a year for three or more artists. There is no free plan or trial.
Who it suits
Amuse suits independent artists who want self-service distribution, release tools, and analytics while keeping their copyrights and royalties. Selected artists and teams can seek its human-led Artist & Label Services.
What it does well
- Unlimited releases on self-service plans
- Copyrights and royalties retained by artists
- Release target as little as 24 hours
- Pre-saves, smart links, and analytics
- Monthly payouts listed
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Cover licensing costs $14.99 per cover
- Mastering costs $5.99 per track
- Artist plan has a 15% YouTube Content ID fee
Limits
Artist covers one artist and charges $9.99 per Store Sync release. YouTube Content ID takes a 15% royalty fee on Artist, and collaborator splits for non-subscribers carry a 15% fee; cover licensing and mastering are additional charges.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Artist | billed annually · 1 artist · unlimited releases · ASAP release in 24 hours · daily streaming insights | $23.99 a year |
| Artist Plus | billed annually · Up to 2 artists · everything in Artist · fan email collection · hi-res audio distribution | $39.99 a year |
| Professional | billed annually · 3+ artists · everything in Artist Plus · custom label name · priority support (24 hrs) · invite your team | $59.99 a year |
As amuse.io lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Amuse website
- Choose Artist, Artist Plus, or Professional
- Sign up for the selected paid plan
- Use the web, Android, or iOS service to manage releases
- Submit music for review and distribution
Verdict
Amuse combines digital distribution with promotional tools and optional artist services. The annual plans differ by artist count and added features, while several distribution and royalty-related fees apply depending on the plan.
Questions
How much does Amuse cost?
Artist is $23.99 per year, Artist Plus is $39.99 per year, and Professional is $59.99 per year, all billed annually.
Does Amuse have a free plan or trial?
No. Amuse is paid and has no free plan or free trial.
Which platforms support Amuse?
Amuse is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
How many artists can each plan support?
Artist supports one artist, Artist Plus supports up to two, and Professional supports three or more artists.
What extra fees apply?
Cover licensing costs $14.99 one time per cover, mastering costs $5.99 per track, and Store Sync costs $9.99 per release on Artist.
Does Amuse provide artist services?
Selected artists and teams can receive tailored Artist & Label Services, including release strategy, distribution support, and revenue management.
Facts from Amuse's own pages
- Additional fees
- The plan comparison lists cover song licensing at $14.99 one time per cover, mastering at $5.99 per track, and Store Sync at $9.99 per release on Artist, with Store Sync included on Artist Plus and Professional. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Artist services
- For select acts, its Artist & Label Services offer tailored partnerships, release strategy, distribution support, and revenue management. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Availability
- Amuse says its self-service distribution plans are for artists who want to manage releases themselves, while Artist & Label Services are intended for selected artists and teams seeking human-led support. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Company
- Amuse says it launched in 2017 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with teams in London and New York. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Amuse says artists can distribute unlimited music to major streaming services and social networks and retain their copyrights and royalties. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden · amuse.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing comparison lists Spotify for Artists integration, YouTube Official Artist Channel, and Musixmatch fast-track verification. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Promotion and analytics
- Its tools include pre-saves, smart links, fanbase management, and in-depth analytics across stores and digital platforms. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Release speed
- Amuse says releases can go live in as little as 24 hours, subject to review. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Royalties and splits
- The plan comparison says YouTube Content ID has a 15% royalty fee on Artist and no fee on Artist Plus or Professional; collaborator royalty splits are free on the latter two plans and carry a 15% fee for collaborators without an Amuse subscription on Artist. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Its privacy policy says it maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards and handles transferred EEA or Swiss personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Amuse says all plans include support from its team, and Professional includes priority support with a stated 24-hour response time. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
- 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. · amuse.io, 3 Oct 2026
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