Free vs Paid Music Distribution — Which Plan Is Right for You? | Help Center
Not sure whether to choose a free or paid distribution plan? Here is a detailed comparison to help Nigerian artists decide which ORB Entertainment plan fits their needs.
ORB Entertainment offers plans for artists at every stage — from beginners releasing their first song to established labels managing multiple artists.
## ORB Entertainment Plans
### Free Plan — ₦0/month
**Best for**: New artists testing the waters
What you get:
- 1 release per year
- Distribution to 150+ platforms
- 100% royalty retention
- Artist dashboard access
- ORB Wallet for earnings
- Free catalog transfer
### Artist Plan — Starting at ₦5,000/month
**Best for**: Active independent artists
What you get:
- 5 to 25 releases per month (depending on tier)
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Release links and pre-save pages
- Priority support
- Analytics and audience insights
- Music promotion access
**Tiers**:
- ₦5,000/month — Up to 5 releases
- ₦10,000/month — Up to 15 releases
- ₦15,000/month — Up to 25 releases
### Label Plan — Starting at ₦25,000/month
**Best for**: Labels and artist managers
What you get:
- Unlimited releases
- Roster management (up to 50 artists)
- Royalty split management
- Multi-artist analytics
- Priority support
## Save with Annual Billing
All paid plans offer discounts:
- **Quarterly**: 5% off
- **Half-yearly**: 10% off
- **Annual**: 20% off
## Can I Upgrade or Downgrade?
Yes! You can change your plan at any time from your dashboard.
## Start Free, Upgrade When Ready
We recommend starting with the Free plan to experience the platform. When you're ready to release more music, upgrade to the plan that fits your needs.
Sign up at orbentertainment.live/distribute.
