Is ORB cheaper than Ditto Music?

ORB has a free plan with 1 release; Ditto does not. ORB's Artist plan is ~$3/month (~$36/year). Ditto's Artist plan is $19/year — cheaper on sticker price. Once you factor in FX losses on payouts and that Ditto charges extra for pre-save links and advanced analytics, ORB is usually cheaper in real terms for African artists and offers more out-of-the-box.

Can I transfer my music from Ditto Music to ORB?

Yes. Sign up for ORB, open Catalog Transfer in your dashboard, and submit your Ditto release list. ORB's team coordinates the migration with no downtime. Streams, stats and playlist placements stay intact. Transfer is free on every ORB plan.

Does Ditto Music pay in Naira or local African currency?

No. Ditto pays in USD or GBP via PayPal or wire transfer. African artists then convert to their local currency, losing 5–10% per payout. ORB pays directly in Naira, Cedis, Rand, Shillings, CFA Francs and 30+ other African currencies to your local bank or mobile money — no conversion fees.

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 Audiomack 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. The real difference is the currency you're paid in and the FX costs that quietly take 5–10% from every Ditto payout. ORB pays you directly in your local currency with no conversion fees.

ORB Entertainment vs Ditto Music

Ditto Music is UK-based and popular with European indie artists. Both ORB and Ditto let you keep 100% of your royalties — but the pricing, currency support, and features tell two very different stories for African artists.

ORB Starter — Free: 1 release, distribution to 150+ platforms, 100% royalties

ORB Artist — ₦5,000/month (~$3): Unlimited releases, 100% royalties, smart links, analytics, promo assets, YouTube monetization, Spotify for Artists verification

ORB Label & Team — ₦8,000/month (~$5): Everything in Artist + unlimited roster artists, royalty splits, team collaboration

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 → ~$3/month unlimited; 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

Get paid in local currency: ORB — ✓ Local bank / mobile money; Ditto Music — ✗ USD / GBP via PayPal / wire

Free plan: ORB — ✓ 1 release at no cost; Ditto Music — ✗ Must pay annual fee

Boomplay & Audiomack: 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 Label & Team plan; Ditto Music — ✓ Included on Label tier

Free catalog transfer in: ORB — ✓ Done for you; Ditto Music — ✗ Not free / self-serve

Never blocked from releasing: ORB — ✓ Submit on credit; Ditto Music — ✗ Plan must be active

Africa-based support: ORB — ✓ Yes; Ditto Music — ✗ UK-based

Get paid in your local currency: ORB pays royalties directly in Naira, Cedis, Rand, Shillings, CFA Francs and 30+ African currencies — no USD conversion fees, no waiting on PayPal exchange rates. Withdraw to your local bank or mobile money the same day.

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 Audiomack are first-class platforms. Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Mbalax, Coupé-Décalé, Highlife, Kwaito — ORB understands the genres, the markets, and the artists.

Never blocked from releasing: If you run out of track credits on a paid plan, you can keep submitting. The cost is added to your next bill. Your creative flow never stops because of billing — something no other distributor offers.

Ditto is a reasonable choice for UK and European artists with a multi-currency card and bank account. For African artists, ORB wins on pricing (free starter), payouts (local currency, no FX loss), and included features (smart links, promotional assets, Spotify for Artists verification on the Artist plan).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ORB cheaper than Ditto Music?: ORB has a free plan with 1 release; Ditto does not. ORB's Artist plan is ~$3/month (~$36/year). Ditto's Artist plan is $19/year — cheaper on sticker price. Once you factor in FX losses on payouts and that Ditto charges extra for pre-save links and advanced analytics, ORB is usually cheaper in real terms for African artists and offers more out-of-the-box.
Can I transfer my music from Ditto Music to ORB?: Yes. Sign up for ORB, open Catalog Transfer in your dashboard, and submit your Ditto release list. ORB's team coordinates the migration with no downtime. Streams, stats and playlist placements stay intact. Transfer is free on every ORB plan.
Does Ditto Music pay in Naira or local African currency?: No. Ditto pays in USD or GBP via PayPal or wire transfer. African artists then convert to their local currency, losing 5–10% per payout. ORB pays directly in Naira, Cedis, Rand, Shillings, CFA Francs and 30+ other African currencies to your local bank or mobile money — no conversion fees.
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 Audiomack 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. The real difference is the currency you're paid in and the FX costs that quietly take 5–10% from every Ditto payout. ORB pays you directly in your local currency with no conversion fees.