Pricing · Music distribution
Release as often as you create, with no upfront fee, no subscription and no per-release fee. Keep 80% of your royalties and 100% of your ownership. Clear pricing from day one, for every creator — from a first single to a full label catalogue.
No subscription
$0upfront
Start releasing. We earn when you earn.
Subject to onboarding, review and your distribution agreement.
01 What you get
Distribution and practical tools to manage your catalogue, connect with fans and understand your earnings.
Deliver your releases to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer and other supported platforms.
Release identifiers are assigned at no additional cost, so you can focus on your music.
Share one destination that helps listeners find your music on their preferred platforms.
Review your earnings with transparent royalty reports and catalogue management tools.
Get support with artist profiles, mapping requests and Official Artist Channel applications.
Content ID and Social Media services are free and open to all members — no application or review needed.
OAC follows a separate application process.
02 A connected music workspace
The 80/20 model supports distribution and the tools you use around it. Explore each service to understand its workflow and eligibility.
Set up revenue shares with production partners and collaborators, connected to the relevant catalogue and agreed scope.
Explore OrganiseManage releases, tracks, artists, contributors and labels in one account, with accurate credits and supporting rights documents.
Workflow UnderstandReview reported revenue and available territory insights. Store reporting can arrive after listening activity; your Wallet reflects processed account earnings.
Center ConnectShare a listening destination and request help with artist mapping or profile applications. Platform approval and release availability still apply.
Explore ProtectCurrently free and open to members. Recordings must meet rights and platform requirements.
Explore ExtendSelect SoundExchange in Delivery Options when creating your release to enable the Allot Lines Neighbouring Rights route. Rights scope and reporting terms apply.
Explore03 The royalty model
You keep 80%. Allot Lines retains 20% to support the platform and distribution services. Your agreement sets out the calculation and payment terms.
An illustration of the 80/20 split only, before applicable taxes or adjustments. It does not estimate streams, platform rates or future income. Actual statements follow your agreement.
04 Compare the business model
A revenue share, an annual subscription and a per-release fee solve different needs. Compare the base model first, then the features and service-specific charges you actually need.
Where the models meet. 20% of $125 in yearly royalties is $25, about the cost of a $24.99 subscription. Below that, Allot Lines usually costs you less. Above it, a flat-fee plan can cost less — so weigh Content ID, social, multi-artist and renewal costs alongside the headline price.
Prices can vary by territory, currency, tax, promotion and plan. This is a selected-feature comparison, not a complete fee schedule. Publishing, sync, banking fees and optional services are outside the base comparison. Competitor names are used for identification; no endorsement is implied. Sources: DistroKid pricing · DistroKid extras · TuneCore pricing · CD Baby pricing · CD Baby commissions
05 From release to revenue
Stores report earnings after the listening month, so streams do not create a payable balance straight away. Read the payment guidance
Complete onboarding, identity verification and your agreement. Upload the master, artwork, metadata and rights evidence, then select the supported delivery destinations.
Releases are reviewed before delivery. Stores report earnings after the listening month.
Payouts run monthly once your balance reaches US$50, via Payoneer or bank transfer set up in Center.
White-Label / Tenant & API ProgramComing soon
For distributors, labels, aggregators and publishers: your own branded platform or API access on Allot Lines infrastructure. In development, pre-registration is open.
06 A few clear answers
The essentials about pricing, applications and getting started. More in the Knowledge Base.
No. Music distribution has no upfront fee or subscription. Allot Lines receives a 20% share of royalties under the distribution agreement.
You receive 80% of the royalties covered by your agreement, and Allot Lines retains 20%. The example above illustrates this split before any applicable deductions.
Content ID and Social Media services are free and open to all members, with no application or review needed. OAC follows a separate application process.
Create your account, complete onboarding and identity verification, and sign your agreement. Prepare accurate metadata, audio, artwork and any required rights documentation.
Eligible AI content may be distributed under the Allot Lines AI Content Policy and each platform’s rules. AI-generated content is not eligible for Content ID or restricted Social/UGC services. Read the AI Content Policy
No. A revenue-share model avoids upfront distribution fees, but a flat-fee plan can cost less when royalties grow. Compare the relevant features, artist limits, renewal terms and specialist monetisation fees alongside the distribution price.
No. The shared model supports Allot Lines services. It does not guarantee streams, playlist placement, release acceptance or a specific income.
Royalty Splits allocate the relevant revenue among collaborators according to the configured scope and terms. They do not remove the Allot Lines distribution share. Review the Royalty Splits workflow
No. Recording distribution, composition publishing and neighbouring rights concern different rights and workflows. Review each service page and its applicable terms before deciding which route to use.
No upfront fee
80% of royalties stays with you. Your music stays 100% yours.
