No. 10 of 31 ·Music Distribution Platforms

The Orchard

Name: The Orchard
Price: 150 USD

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

The Orchard is ranked #10 of 31 in music distribution platforms on Freedom251. It runs on Web.

The Orchard plans and pricing

All plans

Lite Services $150 once Starting at $150 USD per campaign Preset platform objectives · targeted ads advertising.theorchard.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on music distribution platforms

Publishing administration: Yes

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The record

What it does: The Orchard describes itself as a full-service music distribution company offering artist and label services.
Who it serves: Its services are aimed at artists, labels, and creators.
Distribution: Offerings include digital and physical sales and marketing, rights management, video monetization, and publishing administration.
Advertising: Its Lite Services campaigns use preset objectives and targeted ads across YouTube, TikTok, Meta, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.
Campaign objectives: Listed objectives include video views, subscriber growth, post engagement, link traffic, follower growth, pre-saves, and Spotify clicks to stream.
Premium campaigns: Premium advertising offers bespoke, multi-phase campaigns and personalized support, with higher minimum investments available through a Relationship Manager.
Analytics: The Orchard says its services use transparent data analysis to help reach fans and grow audiences.
Client portal: Clients use Workstation to access account support and a Help Center with music distribution, analytics, payments and accounting, and account topics.
Payment terms: Payment frequency depends on the client’s contract and territory, and a payment minimum must be met before payment is issued.
Release timing: The Help Center recommends submitting audio releases 6–8 weeks before the street date because delivery times vary by store.
Audio format limits: Accepted audio formats include WAV and FLAC at listed bit depths and sample rates, plus Apple Lossless at 16-bit/44.1 kHz; mixed bit depths within one release are disallowed.
Promo Player security: The Help Center says a Promo Player link can be disabled, only one URL is live at a time, and its streaming audio is encrypted against simple downloading.
Support: Current clients are directed to contact their Label Manager for account questions and support.
Privacy: The Orchard site links to Sony Music’s privacy policy, which describes collection and use of information from its websites, services, and emails.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Music Distribution Platforms in 2026#10 of 31

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Sources

theorchard.com/it/press/the-orchard-inks-global-distri· checked 5 Oct 2026
advertising.theorchard.com/lite-services/· checked 5 Oct 2026
advertising.theorchard.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
helpcenter.theorchard.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
helpcenter.theorchard.com/category/music-distribution/digital-aud· checked 5 Oct 2026
theorchard.com/contact-us/· checked 5 Oct 2026
theorchard.com/privacy-policy/· checked 5 Oct 2026