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DistroKid vs Horus Music
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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
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.
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Paid Web
Horus Music combines distribution, publishing, and label features, with both annual unlimited distribution and per-release options. Check its release-change restrictions and lead times before scheduling music.
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| DistroKid | Horus Music | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Unlimited Distribution Artist: £20 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | distrokid.com | horusmusic.global |
| On music distribution platforms | #26 of 31 | #22 of 31 |
DistroKid: 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
Horus Music: what it does well
- Distribution reaches over 100 platforms
- Artist plan states 100% royalties retained
- Free UPCs and ISRCs included
- Label accounts support automatic royalty splits
- Publishing registration spans over 100 countries
What to know first
- No free plan
- Post-distribution audio and track listings cannot be changed
- Extra metadata or artwork changes cost £10+VAT each
- Release submission needs advance lead time
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