dig dis! is a German music distributor founded in 2006, focused on labels rather than individual artists. The company offers free registration with three different plans available as monthly or yearly subscriptions, and has direct contracts with iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Amazon, Traxsource, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more. dig dis! provides the free digdis.app for label management, which includes tools for release creation (rokket!), promotion campaigns (kontact!), sales analytics (insights!), financial statements (kontrol!), real-time chart tracking (charts!), revenue shares during upload (split!), and smart links (link!). The company charges 0.75 EUR per ISRC code and 1.00 EUR per EAN/UPC code, or you can use your own. dig dis! gives labels 365 days of full control per release. Note that if you decide to leave their service, they charge a 30 EUR fee for every release in your catalog.
Pricing and Plans
dig dis! offers free registration and three different plans, available as either monthly or yearly subscriptions. The company does not publish detailed plan names and prices publicly, but the structure is subscription-based with flexible billing.
Key pricing details:
- Free registration: No cost to join and set up an account.
- Three plans: Available as monthly or yearly subscriptions. Contact dig dis! for specific pricing.
- ISRC codes: 0.75 EUR per code if you need dig dis! to generate them. You can also use your own ISRC codes at no cost.
- EAN/UPC codes: 1.00 EUR per code if you need dig dis! to generate them. You can also use your own at no cost.
- 365 days of full control: Each release comes with 365 days of control.
- Takedown fee: 30 EUR per release if you leave the service. This is a significant cost for labels with large catalogs.
The takedown fee is the most important pricing consideration. A label with 100 releases would pay 3,000 EUR to leave dig dis!. This creates a strong lock-in effect that you should factor into your decision. Use our streaming royalty calculator to project your earnings and evaluate whether the subscription plus potential takedown fees make financial sense.
What Sets dig dis! Apart
- Label-focused, not artist-focused: dig dis! is built for labels, not individual artists. The tools, workflow, and support are designed for label management, including managing multiple artists and releases.
- Free digdis.app label management suite: The digdis.app includes seven named tools covering the full label workflow: rokket! (releases), kontact! (promotion), insights! (analytics), kontrol! (finances), charts! (chart tracking), split! (revenue shares), and link! (smart links).
- Direct contracts with major DSPs: dig dis! has direct contracts with iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Amazon, Traxsource, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Direct contracts can mean better delivery reliability and faster issue resolution.
- 365 days of full control: Each release comes with a full year of control, giving labels flexibility to manage their catalog.
- Free registration: No cost to join and explore the platform before committing to a plan.
- Flexible billing: Monthly or yearly subscription options let labels choose what fits their cash flow.
- ISRC and EAN/UPC at low cost: At 0.75 EUR per ISRC and 1.00 EUR per EAN/UPC, the code pricing is transparent and reasonable, especially since you can use your own for free.
- Real-time chart tracking: The charts! tool tracks charts in real time, useful for labels monitoring performance across territories.
- Smart links: The link! tool generates smart links for promotional use, reducing the need for a separate smart link service.
- 19 years of experience: Founded in 2006, dig dis! has nearly two decades of label distribution experience.
Submission and Upload Process
- Register for free at digdis.de.
- Choose one of three subscription plans (monthly or yearly).
- Use the rokket! tool to create releases, entering metadata, audio files, and artwork.
- Generate or enter ISRC codes (0.75 EUR each from dig dis! or use your own) and EAN/UPC codes (1.00 EUR each or use your own).
- Set up revenue splits using the split! tool during upload if you have collaborators.
- Select distribution targets from the available DSPs.
- Use kontact! to run promotion campaigns for your releases.
- Monitor sales with insights!, track finances with kontrol!, and follow chart performance with charts!.
- Generate smart links with link! for promotional sharing.
The process is designed for label workflows, with tools that cover the full lifecycle from release creation to promotion to accounting.
Drawbacks and Things to Consider
- 30 EUR takedown fee per release. This is the most significant drawback. If you decide to leave dig dis!, you pay 30 EUR for every release in your catalog. A label with 50 releases pays 1,500 EUR to leave. A label with 200 releases pays 6,000 EUR. This creates a strong financial lock-in. This fee has been reported by Proton and should be verified directly with dig dis! before signing up.
- No public pricing for plans. The three subscription plans do not have publicly published prices. You need to contact dig dis! or register to see pricing.
- Label-focused, not for individual artists. If you are a solo artist, dig dis! may not be the right fit. The platform is built for label management, not individual artist uploads.
- No publishing administration. dig dis! does not offer publishing admin. You need separate PRO and MLC registration. Read our guide to mechanical royalties to understand what you are missing.
- No sync licensing marketplace. dig dis! does not have a built-in sync licensing platform. Browse our sync licensing directory for options.
- Limited public documentation. YouTube Content ID policy, exact royalty split terms, delivery speed, and AI music policy are not prominently documented.
- Germany-based. Communication and support may default to German. Non-German-speaking labels should confirm English support availability.
- Code fees add up. While 0.75 EUR per ISRC and 1.00 EUR per EAN/UPC are reasonable, they add up for prolific labels. Using your own codes avoids this cost.
Who dig dis! Is Best For
dig dis! is best for labels that want a dedicated label-focused distributor with an integrated management suite, direct DSP contracts, and tools covering the full release lifecycle. The free digdis.app with rokket!, kontact!, insights!, kontrol!, charts!, split!, and link! provides a comprehensive workflow that reduces the need for separate tools. Labels that release frequently across multiple DSPs benefit from the subscription model and real-time chart tracking.
dig dis! is less ideal for individual artists (the platform is label-focused), labels that may want to switch distributors in the future (the 30 EUR per release takedown fee creates significant lock-in), and labels that want fully transparent published pricing. If you want a label-focused distributor without takedown fees, consider Ampsuite or Kontor New Media. For a broader comparison, see our music distribution services comparison.
Royalty Retention
dig dis! operates on subscription plans with royalty terms that vary by plan. Specific royalty retention percentages are not publicly published. The company does not advertise a flat royalty rate. Contact dig dis! for exact royalty split terms for each plan tier.
Store Count and Delivery Speed
dig dis! has direct contracts with iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Amazon, Traxsource, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more. The total store count is not prominently stated but includes all major DSPs and several niche platforms. dig dis! is a Spotify Preferred Partner, which enables priority delivery to Spotify. Specific delivery timeframes are not publicly documented. Standard delivery times apply.
Publishing Admin and YouTube Content ID
dig dis! does not offer publishing administration as a standalone service. Labels need separate PRO and MLC registration. Read our guide to mechanical royalties for more information.
dig dis! is a certified YouTube partner in Germany. The company offers YouTube Content ID monetization. This includes monetizing music uploaded to other users' channels. dig dis! also monetizes content on SoundCloud, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Specific revenue split percentages for Content ID are not publicly documented.
Sync Licensing
dig dis! does not have a built-in sync licensing marketplace. There is no sync placement platform for film, TV, or advertising. Browse our sync licensing directory for options.
Royalty Splits
dig dis! offers revenue splits through the split! tool. Splits can be entered during the upload process for a new release. The tool supports shares for artists, composers, and other contributors. Once entered and saved, labels do not need to manually manage revenue distribution across participants.
Release Protection
dig dis! provides 365 days of full control per release. If you leave the service, dig dis! charges a 30 EUR fee for every release in your catalog. A label with 50 releases pays 1,500 EUR to leave. A label with 200 releases pays 6,000 EUR. This creates significant financial lock-in. Verify this fee directly with dig dis! before signing up.
AI Music Policy
dig dis! has not publicly stated a specific AI music policy. The platform does not prominently document whether AI-generated music is accepted, rejected, or subject to special review. Contact dig dis! directly for current AI music guidelines.
Hidden Costs
dig dis! has several costs beyond the subscription plans:
- 30 EUR takedown fee per release: The most significant hidden cost. Leaving dig dis! requires paying 30 EUR for every release in your catalog.
- ISRC codes: 0.75 EUR per code if generated by dig dis!. You can use your own ISRC codes at no cost.
- EAN/UPC codes: 1.00 EUR per code if generated by dig dis!. You can use your own at no cost.
- No publishing admin: Separate PRO and MLC registration may involve additional fees.
- No sync licensing: No built-in sync platform means you need a separate sync service.
- Plan pricing not public: You must register or contact dig dis! to see plan prices, making cost comparison difficult.
Comparison Table
| Feature | dig dis! | DistroKid | CD Baby | FUGA | Symphonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Subscription (monthly/yearly) | Subscription (annual) | Per-release (one-time) | Custom enterprise | Subscription + per-release |
| Starting price | Not public (contact for pricing) | $24.99/year | $9.99/single | Not public | $19.95/year |
| Royalty retention | Varies by plan | 100% | 91% (9% commission) | Custom (negotiated) | 100% |
| Store count | All major DSPs (not stated) | 150+ | 150+ | 300+ | 150+ |
| Delivery speed | Not stated (Spotify Preferred Partner) | 24 to 72 hours | 1 to 3 days | Not stated | 2 to 14 days |
| Publishing admin | No | No (add-on) | Yes (add-on) | Yes | Yes (Symphonic Publishing) |
| YouTube Content ID | Yes (certified YouTube partner) | Add-on ($4.95/single/year) | Add-on | Yes | Yes |
| Sync licensing | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Royalty splits | Yes (split! tool) | Yes (free) | No | Not stated | Yes |
| Release protection | 365 days control, 30 EUR takedown fee per release | No (unless $29 fee per release) | Yes (stays live forever) | Not stated | Yes |
| AI music policy | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free tier | No (free registration only) | No | No | No | No |
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Compare with Other Distributors
- DistroKid - $24.99/year, 100% royalties, fastest delivery, no takedown fees
- CD Baby - Per-release pricing, 91% royalties, music stays live forever
- FUGA - B2B distribution and marketing services, 300+ DSPs
- Symphonic - Full-service distributor with publishing admin and sync licensing
- Ampsuite - Label management platform with royalty accounting and Beatport integration
Related Resources
- Music Distribution Services Compared - Broader distributor comparison
- Streaming Royalty Calculator - Project your earnings across platforms
- dig dis! Official Website - Registration and inquiries
