ORB Entertainment vs Ditto Music
Looking for a Ditto Music alternative in Nigeria or across Africa? Compare release allowances, renewal terms, payment options and the artist tools you will actually use.
ORB Starter — Free trial: First single, one one-time credit, 30-day window from approval, 100% royalties
ORB Artist — ₦9,600/quarter (₦3,200/month equivalent): 5 included track credits per cycle; extra credits sold separately. Analytics, AI cover art, promo graphics, smart links and catalog transfer. 100% royalties.
ORB Artist Plus — ₦15,000/quarter (₦5,000/month equivalent): 5 included track credits per cycle; extra credits sold separately. Artist tools plus eligible Content ID/OAC requests, publishing line and lyrics. 100% royalties.
ORB Label & Team — ₦24,000/quarter (₦8,000/month equivalent): 15 included track credits per cycle; extra credits sold separately. Unlimited roster artists and label tools. 100% royalties.
Ditto Music Artist — $19/year: Unlimited releases for 1 artist, 100% royalties
Ditto Music Artist Plus — $29/year: Extra promotional tools and analytics
Ditto Music Label — $49/year+: Multiple artists, scales by tier
Starting price: ORB — Free trial → Artist ₦9,600/quarter in Nigeria or $6.99/quarter international base. Extra credits available separately.; Ditto Music — $19/year — no free tier
Royalty cut: ORB — 0% — keep 100%; Ditto Music — 0% — keep 100%
Pay in local currency: ORB — ✓ 30+ African currencies; Ditto Music — ✗ USD / GBP only
Withdrawal destinations: ORB — ✓ ORB-processed: local bank currency or USD wire / PayPal / Payoneer; Ditto Music — ✗ USD / GBP via PayPal / wire
Free plan: ORB — ✓ 1 release at no cost; live for 30 days after approval, then upgrade to keep it live; Ditto Music — ✗ Must pay annual fee
Boomplay & TikTok: ORB — ✓ First-class delivery + analytics; Ditto Music — ✓ Delivered
Pre-save & smart links: ORB — ✓ Included on Artist plan; Ditto Music — Limited / Plus tier only
Spotify for Artists verification: ORB — ✓ Submitted on your behalf; Ditto Music — ✓ Self-serve
Royalty splits: ORB — ✓ Included on every plan; Ditto Music — ✓ Included on Label tier
Catalog transfer: ORB — Included with paid plans; original audio and normal resubmission required; Ditto Music — ✗ Not free / self-serve
Track credits: ORB — 5 per billing cycle on Artist; 15 on Label; extras from wallet; Ditto Music — ✗ Plan must be active
Africa-based support: ORB — ✓ Yes; Ditto Music — ✗ UK-based
Artist controls and creative tools: ORB combines music distribution with artist controls and creative tools, not only local payments. Artists manage release metadata, release dates, store selection and participant credits; royalty splits are available on every plan. Paid artist plans include analytics, audience insights, AI cover artwork, promotional graphics and track-audio teaser videos, smart links and catalog-transfer access. Managed Meta and Google/YouTube advertising is available on every plan with a separately funded campaign budget; artists choose their budget, targeting and creative and can review campaign results. YouTube Content ID requests and YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) claims are distinct ORB services for eligible Artist Plus and Label artists: Content ID is requested for qualifying releases, while OAC claims concern the artist's channel. YouTube controls final eligibility and approval. Artist and catalog management includes release metadata, scheduling, store selection and collaborator credits; Label adds roster management, multi-artist analytics and a custom label name. Availability depends on the plan and service requirements; ORB does not claim every competitor feature or guaranteed streams.
Withdraw your exact wallet amount: Your immutable ORB wallet ledger keeps the exact withdrawal amount. ORB processes requests: local-bank destinations use the bank's supported local currency; wire, PayPal, and Payoneer destinations use USD. Any FX quote is provided by ORB team before processing.
Pay in your local currency: Subscribe in your own currency through Paystack or Flutterwave. No need for an international card, no failed transactions because of FX limits.
Built for African artists: Boomplay and TikTok are first-class platforms. Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Mbalax, Coupé-Décalé, Highlife, Kwaito — ORB understands the genres, the markets, and the artists.
Flexible track credits: Paid subscribers can buy additional track credits from their ORB Wallet: ₦250 per track on quarterly billing, ₦500 on six-month billing, or ₦1,000 on annual billing. That averages ₦83.33/month per extra track, not ₦85. These are add-on charges alongside a paid plan, not a standalone ₦83.33 monthly subscription. Active catalog tracks above the plan allowance may also incur extra-track charges at renewal. Ordinary extra credits do not provide lifetime distribution or replace optional Track Coverage.
Ditto is a reasonable choice for UK and European artists with a multi-currency card and bank account. For African artists, ORB keeps the exact withdrawal amount in its immutable wallet ledger and ORB processes withdrawals to supported destinations, alongside included features (smart links, promotional assets, Spotify for Artists verification on the Artist plan). ORB also combines release controls, royalty splits, AI artwork, promotional assets and analytics with separately funded managed ad campaigns. Paid artists can purchase extra track credits at the published per-cycle price; compare the total cost for your actual release volume.
Is ORB Entertainment a Ditto Music alternative?
Yes. ORB is a separate music distributor with paid track-credit plans, supported local-currency checkout and artist tools. Compare the current Ditto Music and ORB plan terms, including the number of artists, releases and optional services you need. ORB does not guarantee the lowest total cost for every artist.
How do I transfer music from Ditto Music to ORB?
An active paid ORB plan is required. Import release information to prepare drafts, upload original masters for every track, verify original ISRCs and UPCs, and submit each release normally. Check replacement delivery before arranging removal through Ditto Music. Importing Spotify information alone does not complete a transfer.
ORB Entertainment is an independent service, not affiliated with Ditto Music. Prices, features and terms can change; check each provider's current checkout before deciding.
How to transfer your catalog from Ditto Music to ORBFrequently Asked Questions
- Is ORB cheaper than Ditto Music?
- The cheaper option depends on release volume, plan features, renewal terms and optional services. Artist: ₦9,600 per quarter (₦3,200/month equivalent), ₦19,200 per six months, or ₦36,480 per year; 5 included track credits per billing cycle. Artist Plus: ₦15,000 per quarter (₦5,000/month equivalent), ₦30,000 per six months, or ₦57,000 per year; 5 included track credits per billing cycle. Label & Team: ₦24,000 per quarter (₦8,000/month equivalent), ₦48,000 per six months, or ₦91,200 per year; 15 included track credits per billing cycle. International base prices are Artist $6.99 per quarter, Artist Plus $10.99 per quarter, Label & Team $16.99 per quarter. Supported countries receive configured local-currency quotes; these are not conversions of the Nigerian monthly-equivalent prices. Paid subscribers can buy additional track credits from their ORB Wallet: ₦250 per track on quarterly billing, ₦500 on six-month billing, or ₦1,000 on annual billing. That averages ₦83.33/month per extra track, not ₦85. These are add-on charges alongside a paid plan, not a standalone ₦83.33 monthly subscription. Active catalog tracks above the plan allowance may also incur extra-track charges at renewal. Ordinary extra credits do not provide lifetime distribution or replace optional Track Coverage. Compare the competitor's current checkout and terms; ORB does not guarantee the lowest total cost for every artist.
- Can I transfer my music from Ditto Music to ORB?
- Yes, with an active paid ORB plan. Prepare release drafts, upload the original masters and artwork, preserve the original ISRC and UPC identifiers, and submit each release normally. Verify replacement delivery before requesting removal from Ditto Music. Store matching, stream retention and uninterrupted availability are not guaranteed. Catalog transfer has no separate service fee; normal track-credit requirements apply.
- Does Ditto Music pay in Naira or local African currency?
- No. Ditto pays in USD or GBP via PayPal or wire transfer. ORB keeps the exact withdrawal amount in its immutable wallet ledger; ORB processes local-bank withdrawals in the bank's supported local currency or USD withdrawals by wire, PayPal, or Payoneer. Any FX quote comes from ORB team before processing.
- Which is better for Afrobeats and Amapiano artists, ORB or Ditto?
- ORB Entertainment. Promotion, analytics, and playlist pitching are built specifically for African genres and markets. Boomplay and TikTok get first-class treatment because that's where African listeners actually stream. Ditto treats those platforms as just two of many global destinations.
- Do I keep 100% royalties on both platforms?
- Yes — both ORB and Ditto take a 0% commission on streaming royalties. ORB keeps the exact withdrawal amount in its immutable wallet ledger; ORB processes local-bank withdrawals in the bank's supported local currency or USD withdrawals by wire, PayPal, or Payoneer.
- How much does ORB cost in Nigeria?
- Artist: ₦9,600 per quarter (₦3,200/month equivalent), ₦19,200 per six months, or ₦36,480 per year; 5 included track credits per billing cycle. Artist Plus: ₦15,000 per quarter (₦5,000/month equivalent), ₦30,000 per six months, or ₦57,000 per year; 5 included track credits per billing cycle. Label & Team: ₦24,000 per quarter (₦8,000/month equivalent), ₦48,000 per six months, or ₦91,200 per year; 15 included track credits per billing cycle. New paid subscriptions start at quarterly billing. Monthly amounts are equivalents, not monthly checkout prices. Annual plan billing saves 5%.
- Why do I see Artist at ₦3,200 and Artist Plus at ₦5,000 per month?
- These are different plans and monthly equivalents. Artist costs ₦9,600 for three months; Artist Plus costs ₦15,000 for three months. Label & Team costs ₦24,000 for three months. They are not alternative prices for the same Artist plan. Checkout displays the full selected-cycle amount and currency.
- How much do extra track credits cost?
- Paid subscribers can buy additional track credits from their ORB Wallet: ₦250 per track on quarterly billing, ₦500 on six-month billing, or ₦1,000 on annual billing. That averages ₦83.33/month per extra track, not ₦85. These are add-on charges alongside a paid plan, not a standalone ₦83.33 monthly subscription. Active catalog tracks above the plan allowance may also incur extra-track charges at renewal. Ordinary extra credits do not provide lifetime distribution or replace optional Track Coverage.
- Can I release more than the included five or fifteen tracks?
- Yes. Paid subscribers can purchase extra credits instead of upgrading solely to add tracks. Artist and Artist Plus include five credits per cycle; Label includes fifteen. For example, three extra credits on a quarterly plan cost ₦750 in addition to the subscription. Paid subscribers can buy additional track credits from their ORB Wallet: ₦250 per track on quarterly billing, ₦500 on six-month billing, or ₦1,000 on annual billing. That averages ₦83.33/month per extra track, not ₦85. These are add-on charges alongside a paid plan, not a standalone ₦83.33 monthly subscription. Active catalog tracks above the plan allowance may also incur extra-track charges at renewal. Ordinary extra credits do not provide lifetime distribution or replace optional Track Coverage.
- What artist controls and tools does ORB offer?
- ORB combines music distribution with artist controls and creative tools, not only local payments. Artists manage release metadata, release dates, store selection and participant credits; royalty splits are available on every plan. Paid artist plans include analytics, audience insights, AI cover artwork, promotional graphics and track-audio teaser videos, smart links and catalog-transfer access. Managed Meta and Google/YouTube advertising is available on every plan with a separately funded campaign budget; artists choose their budget, targeting and creative and can review campaign results. YouTube Content ID requests and YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) claims are distinct ORB services for eligible Artist Plus and Label artists: Content ID is requested for qualifying releases, while OAC claims concern the artist's channel. YouTube controls final eligibility and approval. Artist and catalog management includes release metadata, scheduling, store selection and collaborator credits; Label adds roster management, multi-artist analytics and a custom label name. Availability depends on the plan and service requirements; ORB does not claim every competitor feature or guaranteed streams.
- Does ORB offer YouTube Content ID?
- Yes. Eligible Artist Plus and Label & Team artists can request YouTube Content ID for qualifying releases and track their request status through ORB. Artists must confirm exclusive rights to the content; YouTube determines eligibility, matching, claims and any resulting monetization. Content ID is separate from an Official Artist Channel claim and does not enroll or monetize the artist's entire channel.
- Can I claim a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) through ORB?
- Yes. Eligible Artist Plus and Label & Team artists can submit a YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC) claim through ORB. Applicants must be verified, own or operate the artist channel, confirm compliance with YouTube's Community Guidelines, and have at least three live official releases distributed to YouTube through ORB. ORB supports the claim workflow; YouTube controls final approval. OAC claims are separate from release-level Content ID requests.
- What artist-management tools does ORB provide?
- Artists can manage their releases and catalog, metadata, release dates, store selection, collaborator credits and royalty splits. Paid artist plans add creative and promotional tools, analytics, smart links and catalog transfer. Label & Team adds artist-roster management, a custom record label and multi-artist analytics. Managed advertising lets artists set a separate campaign budget, targeting and creative and review results. Content ID and OAC claim workflows are available to eligible Artist Plus and Label artists. Compare the specific tools, plan requirements and total costs you need rather than assuming any distributor's offerings are identical.
- How does ORB pricing work outside Nigeria?
- International base prices are Artist $6.99 per quarter, Artist Plus $10.99 per quarter, Label & Team $16.99 per quarter. Supported countries receive configured local-currency quotes; these are not conversions of the Nigerian monthly-equivalent prices.
- What does the Free trial include?
- One first single release creation with one one-time track credit. Never-paid Free releases have a 30-day distribution window from approval, not from the scheduled release date. Artists keep 100% of royalties reported to ORB; store availability remains subject to rights and store policies.
- Does ORB offer unlimited releases?
- ORB uses transparent track credits, not unlimited all-inclusive uploads. Additional paid-plan credits are available from the Wallet at the published per-cycle rate. Label's unlimited roster artists do not mean unlimited included track credits.
- Is ORB Entertainment a Ditto Music alternative?
- Yes. ORB is a separate music distributor with paid track-credit plans, supported local-currency checkout and artist tools. Compare the current Ditto Music and ORB plan terms, including the number of artists, releases and optional services you need. ORB does not guarantee the lowest total cost for every artist.