Compare · Eclipse Distro vs TuneCore
Eclipse Distro vs TuneCore
Three artists, no per-artist fees, a team behind you.
TuneCore has broad reach, but the costs stack up: a fee per plan, $14.99 for every additional artist, and a 20% cut of your YouTube Content ID, TikTok and Reels money. Eclipse Distro covers up to 3 artists with unlimited releases for one flat $34.99 — no per-artist fees — and puts funding, mastering and marketing behind you. You own your masters either way.
| Eclipse Distro | TuneCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99/year (+ free plan) | $24.99 – $54.99/year |
| Artists included | Up to 3 | 1 (then $14.99 per extra artist / year) |
| Content ID / social cut | None | Keeps ~20% |
| You own your masters | Yes — 100% | Yes |
| Artist funding | Built-in | Limited |
| Mastering | Available | Add-on |
| Marketing | Smart links + Intellijend | Paid add-ons |
| Royalty recovery | Yes — with Mogul | Publishing admin (keeps 20%) |
| Support | Artist-first, human | Online |
TuneCore pricing and features shown as of 2026 — check TuneCore's site for the latest.
Where TuneCore is strong
- •Long-established brand with broad store and DSP reach.
- •Unlimited releases on paid plans.
- •Robust publishing administration if you want them to collect for you.
Where Eclipse Distro wins
- ✦Up to 3 artists included — no $14.99-per-artist charges.
- ✦No cut of your Content ID, TikTok or Reels revenue.
- ✦Built-in artist funding TuneCore doesn't offer independents.
- ✦Mastering, Intellijend marketing and Mogul royalty recovery under one roof.
Choose TuneCore if…
Choose TuneCore if you specifically want their publishing-administration service and don't mind per-artist fees and a cut of your Content ID revenue.
Choose Eclipse Distro if…
Choose Eclipse Distro if you'd rather cover 3 artists with no per-artist fees, keep your Content ID money, and get funding, mastering and marketing in one flat plan.
Frequently asked
Does TuneCore charge per artist?
Yes — TuneCore adds $14.99 per year for every artist beyond the first. Eclipse Distro includes up to 3 artists in its $34.99 plan at no extra charge.
Do I keep ownership of my music?
Yes. With both Eclipse Distro and TuneCore you own 100% of your masters. TuneCore does take about 20% of Content ID, TikTok and Reels revenue; Eclipse takes none of it.
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