CDBaby vs. ADEDistribution Which is better?

We've decided to further explain the ins-n-outs of digital distribution by showing comparisons of the top companies in the field. Today we will examine the pricing and payment structures of the CDBaby and ADEDistribution

Cost for a single: 

CDBaby $10 + a %

ADEDistribution $3-$5 one time fee

Winner: ADEDistribution

Cost for an album: 

CDBaby $49/year

ADEDistribution $3-$10 one time fee

Winner: ADEDistribution

Time it takes to see your album on iTunes:

CDBaby 2 weeks or more

ADEDistribution 4-24 hours

Winner: ADEDistribution

Time it takes to receive royalties back:

CDBaby 2-4 months

ADEDistribution 1-2 months

Winner: ADEDistribution

Time it takes to get a response from company:

CDBaby up to a month or even NEVER (according to a lot of angry customers)

ADEDistribution less than 24 hours, reports have shown sometimes even with 4 hours

Winner: ADEDistribution

Overall Winner: ADEDistribution

Final Verdict: Numerous complaints from unhappy customers along with long wait times all around and high pricing make CDBaby undesireable in these times and they simply can not hold a candle to ADEDistribution

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Tunecore vs. ADED.US: Which is better?

We've decided to further explain the ins-n-outs of digital distribution by showing comparisons of the top companies in the field. Today we will examine the pricing and payment structures of the Tunecore and ADED.US Music Distribution. This page will serve as a Tunecore review, ADED.US Music Distribution review, and a comparison chart.

Cost for a single: 

Tunecore $9.99/year

ADED.US Music Distribution $3-$5 one time fee

Winner: ADED.US Music Distribution

Cost for an album: 

Tunecore $60/year

ADED.US Music Distribution $3-$10 one time fee

Winner: ADED.US Music Distribution

Time it takes to see your album on iTunes:

Tunecore 2 weeks or more

ADED.US Music Distribution 4-24 hours

Winner: ADED.US Music Distribution

Time it takes to receive royalties back:

Tunecore 2-4 months

ADED.US Music Distribution within 30-45 days after the month in which product sold

Winner: ADED.US Music Distribution

Time it takes to get a response from company:

Tunecore up to a month or even NEVER (according to a lot of angry customers)

ADED.US Music Distribution less than 24 hours, reports have shown sometimes even within 4 hours

Winner: ADED.US Music Distribution

Overall Winner: ADED.US Music Distribution

Final Verdict: Numerous complaints from unhappy customers along with long wait times all around and high pricing make Tunecore undesireable in these times and they simply can not hold a candle to ADED.US Music Distribution

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Is your music on "The Big 4"?

Many independent artists and musicians would love to have the type of exposure major label artists get. But, alas, they do not have the funding these labels have to do so. So, the least they could do is have their product available in the same stores/markets as the majors right?

This is where services like ADEDistribution come into play. ADEDistribution is a digital distribution company that specializes in helping independent artists sell their music on "The Big 4" digital retail stores (iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and The Android Market).

Yes, there are several larger distribution services like Tunecore, CDBaby, and Songcast. But, ADEDistribution focuses on dealing with their clients directly and educating them on how the whole digital distribution process works whereas the previously mentioned services do not or will not.

"I used to be one of those people who bounced around from distributor to distibutor, testing to see which one of them was the best. All I ever got in return was the feeling I was dealing with a cold company that could care less about my product. I never felt informed. I felt like I just signed up for something and was told to wait in line. But, with ADEDistribution, any time I needed a question answered I could just message the reps or check the site for a quick response with updated info." - Chris Powell

According to the most recent IFPI report, the digital music industry made well over $5 billion in revenue, mainly from "The Big 4". If anything, hopefully this article will educate artists on the importance of having your music available in these stores. Visibility is key in the music industry and customers either see you or they don't.

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