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Soundrop
What Soundrop is
Soundrop distributes songs to streaming and music platforms and pays artists’ earnings monthly. After creating a free account, artists can upload a track, choose platforms, and set a release date. Its distribution list includes Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Tidal, Instagram, and other services; Soundrop says releases are also sent to new platforms it adds. Per-track distribution costs 4.99 USD once, and Soundrop keeps 15% of track revenue. The plan includes cover-song licensing, royalty splits for any number of collaborators, distribution to as many music platforms as desired, and no annual fees. For covers, Soundrop secures a license, notifies publishers and rights holders, and pays mechanical royalties for 99¢ per cover song. Artists can split royalties with collaborators, who receive their shares monthly at no charge. Soundrop checks audio, artwork, and metadata, and offers partner services for mastering, copyright, fan messaging, and music videos. The web service supports unlimited artists and advertises human support from people with music experience.
Who it suits
Soundrop suits independent creators and artists who want to distribute music, license cover songs, and share royalties with collaborators. It is also relevant to artists seeking monthly payouts.
What it does well
- Free account for starting a release
- Distribution to listed music services and others
- Royalty splits for any number of collaborators
- Monthly earnings payouts
- No annual fees
What to know first
- $4.99 per track, billed once
- Soundrop keeps 15% of track revenue
- Cover-song licensing costs 99¢ per cover song
- Privacy policy does not guarantee account information security
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Per-track distribution | per track; Soundrop also keeps 15% of track revenue · Distribution to as many music platforms as you want · cover-song licensing included · royalty splits for as many collaborators as you want · no annual fees | $4.99, paid once |
As soundrop.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open Soundrop’s website.
- Create a free account.
- Upload a song.
- Choose distribution platforms and set a release date.
- Select the per-track distribution plan when ready to release.
Verdict
Soundrop combines per-track distribution with cover licensing and collaborator royalty splits. Artists should account for the per-track charge, 15% revenue share, and separate cover-song license cost.
Questions
Is Soundrop free?
A free account is available. Per-track distribution costs 4.99 USD once, and Soundrop keeps 15% of track revenue.
Which platforms can receive releases?
The listed services include Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Tidal, and Instagram, among others.
Can Soundrop distribute cover songs?
Yes. Soundrop says it secures the cover license, notifies publishers and rights holders, and pays mechanical royalties for 99¢ per cover song.
How are royalties shared with collaborators?
Artists can split track royalties among multiple parties. Collaborators receive their shares monthly at no charge.
What platforms does Soundrop support?
Soundrop is available on the web.
Who owns Soundrop?
Soundrop says it is part of Downtown Music Holdings.
Facts from Soundrop's own pages
- Automatic platform additions
- Soundrop says releases are automatically distributed to new platforms it adds. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Company affiliation
- Soundrop says it is part of Downtown Music Holdings. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Cover licensing
- The licensing page says Soundrop secures a cover-song license, notifies publishers and rights holders, and pays mechanical royalties for 99¢ per cover song. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Creator tools
- Soundrop artists can access partner offers including CloudBounce mastering, Cosynd copyright services, Laylo fan messaging, and Rotor music videos. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Distribution process
- Artists can upload a song, select platforms, and specify its release date after creating a free account. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Soundrop describes its service as built for creators and artists who want help distributing music, licensing covers, and paying collaborators. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy date
- The posted privacy policy says it was last updated June 29, 2023. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Release checks
- Soundrop says it checks audio, artwork, and metadata and ensures rights holders are paid accurately and on time. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Royalty splits
- Artists can split royalties among multiple parties on a track, with collaborators automatically receiving their share each month at no charge. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Its privacy policy says accounts are password-protected, but it does not guarantee account information security. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Store reach
- The distribution page lists Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Tidal, Instagram, and other services. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Soundrop advertises responsive human support from people with music experience and provides a support center with a request form. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Soundrop distributes creators’ songs to streaming and music platforms and pays out their earnings monthly. · soundrop.com, 7 Oct 2026
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