2026 Comparison
Both distributors offer 100% royalties, but their pricing models and what is included in each plan are very different.
Meet both platforms
Global music distribution and monetization platform created in Colombia. Built for Latin American and independent artists worldwide, with native Spanish support, COP payments and tools for record labels.
One of the most established distributors in the digital market, with over 15 years of operation. In mid-2025 it switched from a per-release model to annual subscriptions. Its base plan ("Rising Artist") costs $24.99 USD/year for 1 artist with unlimited releases.
Direct comparison
What changes in practice
TuneCore
TuneCore charges $14.99 USD extra per year for each additional artist on the Professional plan ($49.99/year). Managing 3 extra artists means paying nearly $95 USD per year just in artist fees.
UXEM
UXEM's START plan ($69 USD/year) already includes up to 3 artists. The PRO plan ($199 USD/year) offers unlimited artists — ideal for managers, producers and growing labels.
TuneCore
TuneCore does not offer a native split payments tool for collaborators. If you release music with a producer or co-artist, royalty splitting must be handled manually outside the platform.
UXEM
UXEM includes automatic Split Payments in all plans. Set the percentages once and each collaborator receives their share directly — no manual work, no external tools.
TuneCore
Until mid-2025, TuneCore had a free plan. That plan no longer exists: the entry point is now $24.99 USD/year for 1 artist only. Starting costs money from day one.
UXEM
UXEM still offers a 100% free plan so you can start distributing your music with zero investment. When you are ready to grow, paid plans are available.
TuneCore
TuneCore is a US-based company. Royalty payments in dollars may be subject to IRS tax withholdings for Latin American artists, plus exposure to exchange rate fluctuations.
UXEM
UXEM operates from Colombia. You pay in Colombian pesos (COP), with no IRS withholdings, no currency risk, native Spanish support and local tax reporting.
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