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RouteNote review

Distributor with a free forever plan that keeps 15% of revenue and a per-release Premium option that keeps 0%.

By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Capabilities (40%)
7.4
Ease of setup (30%)
8.2
Value (30%)
8.6

RouteNote is the free entry point on this list. RouteNote Free distributes to major streaming and download services with unlimited artists and uploads and no upfront cost, and you keep 85% of streaming and download revenue. RouteNote Premium flips that to 100% with fast track moderation and 90 days of Trends data, priced per single, EP or album with an annual renewal fee, and you can choose Free or Premium for each release. That makes it easy to test a song for free and move a release to Premium once it earns enough for the 15% cut to matter. RouteNote also offers revenue sharing with collaborators, YouTube Content ID and Facebook and Instagram monetization, publishing and a custom All Access plan for labels. The Premium price did not load in US dollars when we checked the pricing page, so we list it as pending. For artists who want zero upfront cost, RouteNote is the clearest option.

Who it is for

artists who want to distribute without any upfront cost

Price

Free plan keeps 85% of revenue; Premium priced per release (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

  • RouteNote Free: unlimited artists and uploads, keep 85% of revenue, free forever
  • RouteNote Premium: keep 100% of revenue, priced per single, EP or album
  • Switch between Free and Premium for each release
  • Revenue sharing with collaborators
  • All Access custom plan for labels with dedicated account management

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Only option here with a permanent free distribution plan
  • Strength: Unlimited artists on both Free and Premium
  • Strength: Choose Free or Premium release by release
  • Weakness: Free keeps 15% of streaming and download revenue
  • Weakness: Premium carries an annual renewal fee per release
  • Weakness: USD Premium prices did not load for our check

Key facts

  • Free plan: Yes, keeps 85% of revenue
  • Premium: Keeps 100%, per release
  • Artists: Unlimited
  • Labels: All Access, custom pricing

Where it ranks

RouteNote is No. 8 in our Best Music Distribution Services verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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