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DistroKid
What DistroKid is
DistroKid is a paid music distribution service for artists and bands, available on Android, iOS, and the web. All three listed plans allow unlimited uploads, while the number of artists or bands changes by tier. Musician covers one artist or band and is billed £19.99 billed annually. Musician Plus covers two artists or bands and is billed £35.99 billed annually. Ultimate covers 1–100 artists or bands, includes 1,000 GB instant sharing, and is billed £71.99 billed annually. The service has no free plan. Its listed royalty model is full, and it includes publishing administration and YouTube Content ID. The plan structure makes artist count the main distinction between Musician and Musician Plus. Ultimate supports the widest stated artist range and adds instant-sharing capacity. DistroKid is headquartered in New York, New York, United States. The stated release limit is unlimited across the listed plans.
Who it suits
DistroKid suits artists or bands that need unlimited uploads and want publishing administration or YouTube Content ID. The plans accommodate one artist, two artists, or up to 100 artists or bands.
What it does well
- Unlimited uploads on every listed plan
- Full royalty model
- Publishing administration included
- YouTube Content ID included
- Ultimate supports up to 100 artists
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plan prices are billed annually
- Musician supports one artist or band
- Ultimate costs £71.99 billed annually
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Musician | £19.99 billed annually · 1 artist or band · Unlimited uploads | On request |
| Musician Plus | £35.99 billed annually · 2 artists or bands · Unlimited uploads | On request |
| Ultimate | £71.99 billed annually · 1-100 artists or bands · 1,000 GB instant sharing · Unlimited uploads | On request |
As distrokid.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
DistroKid offers three annual plans distinguished mainly by artist capacity, with unlimited uploads throughout. Ultimate adds 1,000 GB instant sharing for organizations managing a larger roster.
Facts from DistroKid's own pages
- Headquarters
- New York, New York, United States · distrokid.com, 23 Sept 2026
Where DistroKid stands on Freedom251
- Music Distribution Platforms#26 of 31