DistroVibe
vs
CD Baby
CD Baby's model was built for CDs and takes a commission on every release. DistroVibe's flat monthly subscription and 100% royalty guarantee make more sense for artists releasing regularly in the streaming era.
RecommendedWhy Artists Switch.
100% royalties versus CD Baby's per-release commission.
Subscription pricing means no per-release fee as your catalog grows.
Modern direct-to-digital delivery built for the streaming era.
Full Transparency.
We believe in 100% honesty about our business model and operational constraints.
Longest-running physical distribution network in the industry with massive retail history.
A 'pay-once, stay-up-forever' model without recurring annual subscription anxiety.
Legacy integration with independent physical retail bins worldwide.
Built For Regular Releases.
No Per-Release Fee
CD Baby charges $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album on top of a 9% commission on streaming and download revenue. DistroVibe's flat monthly subscription covers unlimited releases.
100% Royalties
No commission on your streaming revenue, on any DistroVibe plan — versus CD Baby's ~91% payout after its cut.
Ready To Leave
CD Baby?
Migrate your catalog with zero downtime. Keep 100% of your streaming royalties, get YouTube Content ID at 0% commission on Artist Pro and above, and direct delivery to 450+ stores worldwide.