Review · Music & creators
Ditto Music review
Yearly-subscription distributor to Spotify, Apple, TikTok and 150+ platforms, with pre-save links, playlist submissions and publishing on higher tiers.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.7
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 9.2
Ditto Music offers the lowest yearly subscription on this list without asking for a revenue share. Starter costs $19 a year and covers unlimited releases for one artist to Spotify, Apple, TikTok and 150+ other platforms, with 100% of streaming royalties paid out. The entry plan is unusually complete: it includes free pre-save smartlinks, analytics with fan data, auto-split royalty payments, playlist submissions to Ditto's own editorial team and instant Spotify verification. Pro, at $59 a year, adds a second artist, publishing royalty collection, sync pitching for TV and film, YouTube Content ID, exact release times and priority support. Labels starts at $109 a year for up to 5 artists. All plans are billed annually, and you can switch on royalty renewals so the fee comes out of your earnings. The catch is that publishing and sync income carries a 15% commission, and Starter does not let you set exact release times.
Who it is for
Artists who want the lowest yearly subscription and playlist pitching on the entry plan.
Price
Starter $19 a year; Pro $59 a year; Labels from $109 a year for up to 5 artists.
Starter $19 / year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- Unlimited releases to 150+ platforms
- Free pre-save smartlinks and analytics with fan data
- Auto-split royalty payments to collaborators
- Playlist submissions and instant Spotify verification
- Publishing, sync pitching and YouTube Content ID on Pro
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Starter costs $19 a year
- Strength: 100% of streaming income on every plan
- Strength: Renewal fees can be paid from your royalty balance
- Weakness: Starter covers only 1 artist
- Weakness: Publishing and sync royalties carry a 15% commission
- Weakness: Exact release times need the Pro plan
Key facts
- Entry plan: Starter, $19 per year
- Platforms: 150+
- Billing: All plans billed annually
- Royalty share: 100% of streaming income
- Pro extras: 2 artists, publishing royalties, sync pitching, Content ID
Where it ranks
Ditto Music is No. 2 in our Best Music Distribution Services verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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