Distributor Comparison & Cost
DistroKid Cost Calculator
DistroKid charges one flat annual fee and lets you release as much as you want, so your cost stays predictable no matter how big your catalogue gets. This calculator projects your DistroKid cost over the years you choose based on how much you release, and ranks it against other distributors so you can see where it lands. DistroKid’s prices are pre-filled as editable estimates — confirm the current rate on DistroKid’s own site, since distributor pricing changes often.
Highlighting DistroKid. Its pre-filled price is editable below — confirm the current rate on the distributor’s own site, since pricing changes often.
Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Actual offers and figures vary by provider, contract terms, and current market conditions.
Example DistroKid cost over 3 years
Illustrative projections using DistroKid’s annual unlimited model at two release schedules. These are estimates from approximate public pricing — confirm current rates on DistroKid and edit the price in the calculator above to match.
| Release cadence | Pricing model | Projected 3-yr cost |
|---|---|---|
| 4 releases/year | Annual unlimited | $69 – $108 est. |
| 12 releases/year | Annual unlimited | $69 – $108 est. |
Figures are approximate public ranges, as of 2026, flagged for verification before relying on them. [verify]
How DistroKid’s model compares
DistroKid uses a annual unlimited model, meaning it charges one flat annual fee and lets you release as much as you want, so your cost stays predictable no matter how big your catalogue gets. Whether that is the cheapest option for you comes down to how much you release: a high release cadence rewards flat annual pricing, while releasing rarely can favour one-time or free models. Use the calculator above to rank DistroKid against the alternatives for your own situation.
Key features: Unlimited releases · Fast payout · Splits feature · Add-on upsells.
DistroKid & alternatives
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Annual unlimited pricing · keeps 100% of royalties · Unlimited releases, Fast payout.
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Frequently asked questions
How does DistroKid pricing work?
DistroKid uses a annual unlimited model: it charges one flat annual fee and lets you release as much as you want, so your cost stays predictable no matter how big your catalogue gets. The exact price changes from time to time, so this tool pre-fills an approximate public range you can edit after confirming the current rate on DistroKid.
What will DistroKid cost me over 3 years?
It depends on how many releases you put out. Because DistroKid is annual-unlimited, your 3-year cost is roughly the annual fee times three, regardless of how much you release. Enter your own release cadence above for a personalised projection.
Does DistroKid let me keep 100% of my royalties?
DistroKid lets you keep 100% of your streaming royalties on the pricing shown here. Always confirm the terms of the specific tier you choose.
Are these DistroKid figures exact?
No. Distributor pricing changes frequently and varies by tier and promotion. These are approximate public ranges shown as estimates and flagged for verification. Confirm the current price on DistroKid’s own site before deciding. Estimates are for informational purposes only and are not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Actual offers and figures vary by provider, contract terms, and current market conditions.