UnitedMasters provides music distribution and brand partnership services for independent artists. It says artists can distribute releases to more than 150 music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram. The platform includes shareable MasterLinks, customizable ArtistPages, fan management tools, streaming analytics, and Split Pay for sharing royalty earnings with collaborators. Artists on DEBUT+ and SELECT retain 100% of royalties and keep ownership of their master recording rights. SELECT artists can submit music for brand partnership and sync licensing opportunities, although selection is not guaranteed. SELECT also offers Real-Time Royalties to qualifying artists averaging at least $20 per month in streaming royalties. DEBUT is free, with a $20 minimum cash-out amount. DEBUT+ costs 19.99 USD per year and SELECT costs 59.99 USD per year; both list unlimited releases. Reviews may take up to five business days on DEBUT+ and two on SELECT. PARTNER is by invitation, and no price is listed.
Who it is for
UnitedMasters suits independent artists seeking music distribution alongside tools for fan engagement, analytics, and royalty sharing. Artists interested in brand or sync opportunities can consider SELECT, while noting that submissions do not guarantee selection.
What is good
- Distributes to more than 150 music services.
- DEBUT+ and SELECT retain 100% of royalties.
- Artists retain master recording rights on DEBUT+ and SELECT.
- Includes shareable links, artist pages, and streaming analytics.
- Split Pay supports sharing earnings with collaborators.
What to know first
- DEBUT requires a $20 minimum to cash out.
- Brand and sync selection is not guaranteed.
- DEBUT+ reviews may take up to five business days.
- SELECT reviews may take up to two business days.
Verdict
UnitedMasters pairs music distribution with artist tools and, for SELECT members, opportunities to submit music for brand and sync work. Compare the plan costs and review periods with your release needs; PARTNER is invitation-only and has no listed price.
UnitedMasters plans and pricing
All plansCompared on music distribution platforms
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $19.99/yr
- Release limit
- unlimited
- Royalty model
- mixed
- Publishing administration
- Yes
- Store count
- 150 stores
- YouTube Content ID
- Yes
- Payout schedule
- monthly
