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AudioSalad vs CD Baby
Both stand on music distribution platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APIWeb
AudioSalad brings catalog administration, release delivery, analytics, and managed distribution into one offering. Teams should ask for pricing and a demo to assess the fit for their catalog.
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Paid Web
CD Baby offers one-time release distribution, broad platform coverage, reporting, and artist tools. Its shared-revenue model and stated security limitation are important considerations before submitting music.
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| AudioSalad | CD Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Single: $9.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | audiosalad.com | cdbaby.com |
| On music distribution platforms | #16 of 31 | #20 of 31 |
AudioSalad: what it does well
- Manage catalog media, metadata, and rights in a browser.
- Supports bulk metadata updates and multiple ingestion methods.
- Set release dates and rights by territory and DSP.
- Analytics include stream sources, skip rates, and TikTok trends.
- White-label dashboards support custom branding and domains.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Pricing tiers depend on assets under management.
- A demo requires contacting AudioSalad to start the process.
CD Baby: what it does well
- Distribution reaches 150+ platforms
- One-time release fees with no subscriptions
- Artists retain all rights
- Weekly artist payouts listed
- Includes UPC, ISRCs, and YouTube monetization
What to know first
- CD Baby keeps 9% of digital revenue
- No free plan or free trial
- Account security cannot be guaranteed
- Web platform only
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