If you are running label royalties in a spreadsheet and have more than 10 artists, you are one formula error away from a dispute. Here is every major royalty software option for indie labels in 2026, and how to choose the right one.
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Ampsuite is an all-in-one music royalty accounting, label management, and promotional system based in Coventry, UK, founded in 2011. Now part of Beatport's distribution network, Ampsuite delivers to Beatport, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Features label group management, Content ID and music recognition, contract management, royalty accounting with auto-assigned sales and auto-emailed statements, automated website generation, and management reports. Available on a no-contract monthly plan or free as part of distribution deals. Best for labels that want integrated royalty accounting and distribution from a single dashboard.
FUGA is a B2B music distribution and rights management platform based in Amsterdam, founded in 2008. Acquired by Downtown Music Holdings, then UMG acquired Downtown for $775M in February 2026, making FUGA part of Virgin Music Group under Universal. The largest full-service B2B music distributor in the world, powering more than 25% of the music industry with 1000+ music rights holders and 200+ experts in 20+ locations worldwide. Offers a modular suite including digital distribution, catalog management, physical distribution, global marketing, royalty accounting, UGC monetization, analytics, and neighboring rights. DDEX-compliant, API-driven technology with 90% of deliveries arriving same day. Preferred partner status at Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. B2B only, not for individual artists. No public pricing. Custom enterprise deals. White-label distribution infrastructure available.
iGroove is a Swiss music distributor based in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, founded in 2012. Serves 1000+ labels and artists with a pay-per-release model: singles CHF 25/EUR 19/USD 20, EPs CHF 35/EUR 29/USD 30, albums CHF 55/EUR 49/USD 50, plus 8% commission. No recurring costs or yearly fees. Releases stay online permanently. Offers worldwide distribution, personalized support, monthly payouts, playlist pitching, and a Label OS with AI-driven royalty accounting and contract automation. Self-funded and profitable with no external venture capital. Application process required. Best for indie labels and artists in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
