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CD Baby

Name: CD Baby
Price: 9.99 USD

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

CD Baby is ranked #26 of 31 in music distribution platforms on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is no free plan.

CD Baby plans and pricing

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Single $9.99 once One-time fee per release; no subscription fees. One single release · CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue cdbaby.com · 4 Oct 2026

Album $14.99 once One-time fee per release; no subscription fees. One album release · CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue cdbaby.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on music distribution platforms

Free plan: No
Release limit: per_release
Royalty model: shared
Publishing administration: Yes
Store count: 150 stores
YouTube Content ID: Yes

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The record

Purpose: CD Baby distributes independent artists’ music to streaming, download and social platforms.
Distribution network: CD Baby says distribution reaches 150+ global platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and TikTok.
Submission review: CD Baby says it inspects music submissions and files before delivering them to distribution partners.
Royalties: CD Baby says it keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue and artists receive the remaining 91%.
Payouts: The pricing page says artists get paid weekly.
Rights: The pricing page says artists keep all their rights.
Included tools: An account includes music marketing tools, and the distribution dashboard can track sales and generate sales reports.
YouTube monetization: The pricing page includes YouTube Content ID monetization.
Identifiers: The pricing page includes a free UPC barcode and ISRCs.
Support: The pricing page includes access to an expert artist support team.
Account security: CD Baby’s help center recommends enabling two-factor authentication from the account dashboard’s Security section.
Privacy and security: CD Baby says account information is password-protected but that it cannot guarantee the security of account information.
Audience: CD Baby describes its service as music distribution for independent artists and says it helps creators and rights holders manage music as a business and get paid.
Company history: CD Baby’s about page says it is part of Downtown Music Holdings and is now part of Virgin Music Group.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Music Distribution Platforms in 2026#26 of 31

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Sources

cdbaby.com/music-distribution/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cdbaby.com/cd-baby-cost/· checked 4 Oct 2026
support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042818891-How-do-I· checked 4 Oct 2026
cdbaby.com/privacy-policy/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cdbaby.com/aboutus/· checked 4 Oct 2026