Deezer pays $0.002834 per stream on average, 3% more than Spotify. See real rates for 90+ countries and learn how its artist-centric model works.
Deezer owns France and has deep roots in Brazil, Belgium, and other European markets. If any part of your audience is in those countries, Deezer deserves more of your attention than you are probably giving it.
Apple Music pays more per stream than Spotify. See real rates for 90+ countries with our data-driven breakdown.
Spotify pays an average per stream rate that varies wildly by country. Iceland pays 3x the global average. See real rates for 130+ countries.
Apple Music editorial playlists are not a lottery. There is a specific process, a specific tool, and specific deliverables that give you a real shot at a placement. Here is exactly how it works.
dig dis! is a German music distributor founded in 2006, focused on labels rather than individual artists. Offers free registration with three different plans available as monthly or yearly subscriptions. Has direct contracts with iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Amazon, Traxsource, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more. Provides the free digdis.app for label management with tools for release creation, promotion campaigns, sales analytics, financial statements, real-time chart tracking, revenue splits, and smart links. ISRC codes cost 0.75 EUR each, EAN/UPC codes cost 1.00 EUR each. Gives 365 days of full control. WARNING: charges a 30 EUR fee per release if you leave their service. Best for labels that want a dedicated label-focused distributor with integrated management tools.
Proton SoundSystem is a US-based music distributor founded by Jason Wohlstadter of Proton Radio. Designed for electronic music labels, with 1200+ independent labels on the platform. No upfront or recurring fees. 30% commission on sales, 70% to label. Distributes to Beatport, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, MixCloud, YouTube, Tidal, Deezer, TraxSource, Juno, Tencent/Alibaba/NetEase (China), and more. Best Beatport deal in the industry with +10% mechanical royalties and +5% as exclusive label. Smart contracts, compilation tool, DJ Mixes on Spotify and Apple Music, promo pool platform. Label-focused, not artist-focused. Best for electronic music labels.
Wiseband is a European music distributor founded in 2007, headquartered in France with operations in Italy, Spain, and Brazil. Offers subscription plans starting at $29/year with 91% royalty retention (9% commission). Distributes to 150+ platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Music, Deezer, and regional platforms. Key differentiator: no catalog deletion if you stop paying. Human support in multiple languages including French. Includes YouTube Content ID, royalty splits, print-on-demand merchandising, and music crowdfunding. Best for European artists who want human support and catalog protection.
