Best Music Distribution Plans for Independent Artists | ORB Entertainment
ORB Entertainment offers the best music distribution plans in the industry. Whether you're an upcoming artist releasing your first single or a label managing dozens of artists, we have a plan that fits your budget.
Starter (Free Plan): Distribute your first release to 150+ streaming platforms at absolutely no cost. Keep 100% of your royalties. Perfect for independent and underground artists just getting started.
Artist Plan (₦5,000/month, ~$3 USD): Unlimited releases, 100% royalties, smart release links, pre-save pages, full analytics, promotional assets, Spotify for Artists verification, YouTube monetization, AI insights, and catalog transfer. The best value for serious independent artists.
Label & Team Plan (₦8,000/month, ~$5 USD): Everything in Artist plus roster management for unlimited artists, royalty splits, and team collaboration tools. Perfect for labels, managers, and artist collectives.
Save up to 20% with annual billing. Quarterly billing saves 5%, half-yearly saves 10%. All prices shown in your local currency — NGN, GHS, ZAR, KES, CFA, and 30+ more currencies.
Compare our pricing: DistroKid charges ~$22.99/year for basic features. TuneCore charges ~$9.99 per single. CD Baby charges ~$9.95 per single. ORB Entertainment starts completely free and offers unlimited releases from just ~$3/month — making it one of the best-value distributors in the world.
Why artists choose ORB: 100% royalties on paid plans, local currency pricing and payouts, distribution to 150+ platforms, professional promotion services, real-time analytics, and a platform built by and for independent artists.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is ORB Entertainment the best music distributor?
- ORB Entertainment is the best music distributor because we combine premium features with unbeatable pricing. We offer a completely free plan with 1 release, and our Artist plan costs just ₦5,000/month (~$3 USD) for unlimited releases with 100% royalties. Compare that to DistroKid (~$22.99/year, limited features), TuneCore (~$9.99/single or $29.99/album), and CD Baby (~$9.95/single). ORB gives you unlimited releases, full analytics, smart links, and more — all at a fraction of the cost.
- What makes ORB Entertainment the best choice for independent artists?
- ORB Entertainment was built with a clear mission: to be the best platform for independent and underground artists. We offer premium distribution, analytics, promotion tools, and unbeatable pricing because we believe every artist deserves access to world-class distribution tools. By leveraging local payment infrastructure (Paystack and Flutterwave) and pricing in local currencies, we eliminate costly currency conversion and international payment fees that other distributors pass on to artists. We also pioneered the 'release now, pay later' credit system — paid plan artists can keep submitting music even with zero credits. Extra track costs are effortlessly added to your next billing cycle, so your creative momentum is never interrupted by payment. This is what artist-first distribution looks like.
- What do I get with the free plan?
- The Free plan includes 1 release distributed to 150+ streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, YouTube Music, Tidal, and more), basic analytics dashboard, and 100% royalty retention. No credit card required, no hidden fees. Perfect for independent artists testing the waters or releasing their debut single.
- What makes the Artist plan worth it for independent artists?
- The Artist plan at just ₦5,000/month (~$3) gives independent artists everything they need: unlimited releases to 150+ platforms, 100% royalty retention (zero commission), smart release links, pre-save pages, full analytics, promotional assets, Spotify for Artists verification, YouTube monetization, AI-powered insights, catalog transfer, and cover song licensing. Plus, you're never blocked from releasing — even if you use all 5 included track credits, just keep submitting. Extra tracks are charged at just ₦1,000/year (prorated to your billing cycle) and effortlessly added to your next renewal. No paywalls standing between you and your audience.
- How does ORB Entertainment pricing compare to other distributors?
- ORB Entertainment offers the best value in the industry. DistroKid charges ~$22.99/year with limited features. TuneCore charges ~$9.99 per single or ~$29.99 per album annually. CD Baby charges ~$9.95/single or ~$29/album one-time but takes a 9% commission on royalties. Ditto Music charges ~$19/year. ORB Entertainment starts free and offers unlimited releases from just ~$3/month with 100% royalties, local currency pricing, and a full suite of professional tools.
- Can I save money with annual billing?
- Yes! ORB Entertainment offers significant discounts for longer billing cycles: Quarterly billing saves 5%, half-yearly saves 10%, and annual billing saves 20%. For example, the Artist plan annual rate works out to just ₦4,000/month (~$2.50) — making it even more affordable for independent artists committed to their music career.
- What happens if I run out of track credits on ORB Entertainment?
- Unlike other distributors that block you from releasing, ORB Entertainment never interrupts your creative flow. Paid plan artists (Artist and Label & Team) can keep submitting releases even with zero credits. Extra tracks beyond your included credits are charged at just ₦1,000/year (prorated by billing cycle — as low as ~₦84/month) and automatically added to your next subscription renewal. You can also pay off outstanding credits anytime from your wallet. We built this system because we believe the music should always come first — no artist should have to pause their career over billing.
- What happens if I stop paying for my track credits or subscription?
- Think of your ORB subscription like a domain name for your music. A domain keeps your website live on the internet — without it, your site goes offline. Your ORB subscription works the same way: it keeps your songs live on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and 150+ other platforms. If you stop paying, your music gets taken down from streaming platforms, just like a website disappears when its domain expires. As long as your subscription is active, your music stays live and earning royalties worldwide. Real-life example: Imagine you release an EP with 5 tracks on the Artist plan. Those 5 tracks are live on Spotify, getting streams, landing on playlists, earning you royalties every month. If you cancel your subscription and don't renew, those tracks get pulled from every platform — your listeners can't find you anymore, playlist placements are lost, and your streaming momentum resets to zero. But as long as you keep your plan active, your entire catalog stays live, keeps growing, and keeps earning. Your subscription is the engine that powers your music's presence worldwide.
