Distributor Comparison & Cost
TuneCore Cost Calculator
TuneCore charges per release and renews that fee every year for each release you keep live, so your cost compounds as your catalogue grows. This calculator projects your TuneCore 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. TuneCore’s prices are pre-filled as editable estimates — confirm the current rate on TuneCore’s own site, since distributor pricing changes often.
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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 TuneCore cost over 3 years
Illustrative projections using TuneCore’s per release, every year model at two release schedules. These are estimates from approximate public pricing — confirm current rates on TuneCore and edit the price in the calculator above to match.
| Release cadence | Pricing model | Projected 3-yr cost |
|---|---|---|
| 4 releases/year | Per release, every year | $240 – $1,200 est. |
| 12 releases/year | Per release, every year | $719 – $3,599 est. |
Note the jump between schedules: because each release renews every year, releasing more often compounds your TuneCore bill over time.
Figures are approximate public ranges, as of 2026, flagged for verification before relying on them. [verify]
How TuneCore’s model compares
TuneCore uses a per release, every year model, meaning it charges per release and renews that fee every year for each release you keep live, so your cost compounds as your catalogue grows. 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 TuneCore against the alternatives for your own situation.
Key features: Per-release pricing · Publishing admin add-on · Sync opportunities.
TuneCore & alternatives
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Per release, every year pricing · keeps 100% of royalties · Per-release pricing, Publishing admin add-on.
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Frequently asked questions
How does TuneCore pricing work?
TuneCore uses a per release, every year model: it charges per release and renews that fee every year for each release you keep live, so your cost compounds as your catalogue grows. 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 TuneCore.
What will TuneCore cost me over 3 years?
It depends on how many releases you put out. Because TuneCore charges per release every year, the cost compounds: each release you keep live renews annually, so a heavy release schedule adds up fast. Enter your own release cadence above for a personalised projection.
Does TuneCore let me keep 100% of my royalties?
TuneCore 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 TuneCore 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 TuneCore’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.