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01Royalty split calculator02ISRC / UPC validator03BPM tap tempo04Album cover checker05Album cover image finder06Release date planner07Streaming payout estimator08Smart link generator09Audio format converter
01DistroKid or RouteNote — which one actually pays off?02DistroKid vs Ditto Music03DistroKid vs RouteNote04DistroKid vs Amuse05DistroKid vs TuneCore06DistroKid vs CD Baby07DistroKid vs UnitedMasters08DistroKid vs AWAL09Free audio editors

Numbers over hype

Nine tools built to answer one question at a time — plug in your own numbers and see where you stand, no sales pitch attached.

Start here: a calculator that shows you, with real numbers, whether DistroKid or RouteNote leaves you with more money based on your own situation.

The lineup

Royalty split calculatorEnter each collaborator's percentage and, optionally, total revenue to split.ISRC / UPC validatorChecks the format instantly — no official registry lookup exists publicly, so that part can't be automated honestly.BPM tap tempoTap the button in time with the beat — the BPM updates as you go.Album cover checkerUpload your artwork — nothing leaves your browser.Album cover image finderSearch Pixabay's free photo library, or hit search with nothing typed for random results.Release date plannerPick a release date and get a suggested timeline counting backward from it.Streaming payout estimatorPick a platform and stream count for a rough earnings range.Smart link generatorPaste any link to your already-released song — get one link that works for every platform.Audio format converterConvert MP3 to WAV, WAV to MP3, or any of these to each other — with quality control.

Compare

DistroKid or RouteNote — which one actually pays off?Answer two quick questions and see the real numbers, not just an opinion.DistroKid vs Ditto MusicBoth are legitimate, both pay out — here's how they actually differ.DistroKid vs RouteNoteOne charges upfront and gives you 100%. The other is free and takes a cut. Here's the real math.DistroKid vs AmuseBoth let you keep 100% of royalties — the real difference is the pricing structure.DistroKid vs TuneCoreBoth are established, reputable distributors — the pricing structure is the real difference.DistroKid vs CD BabyOne of the oldest names in the game vs. today's flat-fee standard.DistroKid vs UnitedMastersUnitedMasters' free tier keeps a cut; its paid tier matches DistroKid's 100%.DistroKid vs AWALThe biggest difference isn't price — it's whether you can even sign up.Free audio editorsTwo legitimate free options for editing your track before you release it — here's how they actually differ.

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Our pick

DistroKid

$18.59 first year

Upload unlimited songs for one flat yearly fee and keep 100% of your royalties. Use our link for 7% off your first year.

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Free option

RouteNote

$0 upfront

Don't want to pay anything upfront? RouteNote lets you distribute for free — they just keep a share of your royalties instead.

Try RouteNote free