About CD Baby
A music distribution service for independent artists. It delivers music to over 150 streaming and download platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok, for a one-time fee per release.
CD Baby provides a music distribution service tailored for independent artists and creators. Its core offering is delivering music to a vast network of over 150 digital platforms, including major players like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and YouTube. A key differentiator is its pricing model, which involves a one-time fee per release rather than annual subscriptions, allowing artists to keep their music online indefinitely without recurring costs. The service is web-based and does not offer native desktop or mobile applications for management. Beyond distribution, CD Baby offers tools for social media monetization, marketing, and analytics. Optional add-ons like CDB Boost expand services to include sync licensing and publishing royalty administration. While it offers extensive distribution, it does not have a traditional integrations marketplace for third-party apps. Support is available via a help center, but live chat and phone support are not advertised.
Pros & Cons
- Seamless access to promo tools like Show.co and HearNow landing pages.
- Maintains top-tier preferred distributor status with major players like Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
- CD Baby Boost collects mechanical, digital performance, and sync royalties under one dashboard.
- Pay-per-release pricing ensures your catalog stays live permanently without recurring annual subscription costs.
- Releasing dozens of singles per year can get expensive upfront compared to unlimited subscription models.
- Standard queue inspections can take several business days unless paying extra for FastForward.
- No longer offers CD or vinyl physical distribution/fulfillment services as of June 2023.
Features
Key features
Delivers music to over 150 streaming and download services worldwide, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Artists pay a single fee per single or album release, with no recurring annual subscription fees to keep music online.
Earn revenue when your music is used in videos on platforms like YouTube and other social apps.
Includes a suite of free tools to help artists promote their music, such as pre-save campaigns and fan engagement drivers.
Collects and pays out revenue from digital distribution on a weekly basis, with artists keeping 91% of the income.
Additional features
Offers services for creating and distributing CDs and vinyl records.
Assists artists in legally licensing and releasing cover songs.
With the CDB Boost add-on, music becomes eligible for placement in TV, film, and games.
The CDB Boost add-on helps collect publishing royalties from around the world.
Provides necessary UPC barcodes and ISRC codes for distribution at no extra cost.
Offers fast-pass verification on major streaming services.
Provides detailed reports to help artists understand their audience and where they are listening.
Access to an expert artist support team for assistance.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Distribution to 150+ platforms
- YouTube Content ID monetization
- Free UPC barcode & ISRCs
- Access to music marketing tools
- Distribution to 150+ platforms
- YouTube Content ID monetization
- Free UPC barcode & ISRCs
- Access to music marketing tools
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About CD Baby
A music distribution service for independent artists. It delivers music to over 150 streaming and download platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok, for a one-time fee per release.
CD Baby Details
CD Baby's In-App Market Place
Does CD Baby have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
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Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Distribution to 150+ platforms
- YouTube Content ID monetization
- Free UPC barcode & ISRCs
- Access to music marketing tools
- Distribution to 150+ platforms
- YouTube Content ID monetization
- Free UPC barcode & ISRCs
- Access to music marketing tools
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Seamless access to promo tools like Show.co and HearNow landing pages.
- Maintains top-tier preferred distributor status with major players like Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
- CD Baby Boost collects mechanical, digital performance, and sync royalties under one dashboard.
- Pay-per-release pricing ensures your catalog stays live permanently without recurring annual subscription costs.
- Releasing dozens of singles per year can get expensive upfront compared to unlimited subscription models.
- Standard queue inspections can take several business days unless paying extra for FastForward.
- No longer offers CD or vinyl physical distribution/fulfillment services as of June 2023.
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