Compare · Eclipse Distro vs DistroKid
Eclipse Distro vs DistroKid
Three artists, unlimited releases, one low price.
DistroKid is the fast, cheap uploader for a single artist — and it's great at that. But the price climbs the moment you add artists: two needs their $44.99 plan, and three or more jumps to the $89.99 Ultimate tier. Eclipse Distro covers up to 3 artists with unlimited releases and no hidden fees for $34.99 — and adds the funding, mastering, marketing and support a real career needs. You own your masters either way.
| Eclipse Distro | DistroKid | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99/year (+ free plan) | $24.99 – $89.99/year |
| Artists included | Up to 3 | 1 ($24.99) · 2 ($44.99) · up to 100 ($89.99) |
| Cost to cover 3 artists | $34.99/year | $89.99/year (Ultimate) |
| Unlimited releases | Yes | Yes |
| Hidden fees | None | Keeps ~20% of Content ID; paid add-ons |
| You own your masters | Yes — 100% | Yes |
| Artist funding | Built-in | No |
| Mastering | Available | Not offered |
| Marketing | Smart links + Intellijend | Smart links (HyperFollow) |
| Royalty recovery | Yes — with Mogul | Publishing add-on |
| Support | Artist-first, human | Online / self-serve |
DistroKid pricing and features shown as of 2026 — check DistroKid's site for the latest.
Where DistroKid is strong
- •Cheapest option for a single solo artist ($24.99/yr).
- •Huge, trusted brand and very fast uploads.
- •Unlimited releases on every plan.
Where Eclipse Distro wins
- ✦Three artists for $34.99 — the same coverage costs $89.99 on DistroKid's Ultimate tier.
- ✦No hidden fees, no per-artist upsells, and no Content ID revenue cut.
- ✦Built-in artist funding, mastering and Intellijend marketing that DistroKid simply doesn't offer.
- ✦Royalty recovery through our Mogul partnership, plus a real human team — not just an upload button.
Choose DistroKid if…
Choose DistroKid if you're a single solo artist who just wants the cheapest possible upload and will handle marketing, funding and royalties on your own.
Choose Eclipse Distro if…
Choose Eclipse Distro if you've got more than one artist, want no hidden fees, and want funding, mastering, marketing and royalty recovery behind you — for a fraction of DistroKid's multi-artist price.
Frequently asked
Is Eclipse Distro cheaper than DistroKid?
For a single solo artist, DistroKid's $24.99 plan is a few dollars cheaper. But the moment you have more than one artist, Eclipse wins big: 3 artists cost $34.99 on Eclipse versus $89.99 on DistroKid's Ultimate tier — and Eclipse includes funding, mastering and marketing DistroKid doesn't.
Do I keep ownership of my music?
Yes. With both Eclipse Distro and DistroKid you own 100% of your masters and retain full creative control.
Does Eclipse Distro have hidden fees?
No per-artist upsells and no Content ID revenue cut. DistroKid keeps about 20% of your YouTube Content ID earnings and charges for several features as add-ons.
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Join the independent artists building real careers on Eclipse. Apply free — and own 100% of your masters, always.