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Why Choose Oceanic Sounds?
A Clear Advantage Over Other Music Distributors
Pricing
Oceanic Sounds
DistroKid
TuneCore
CD Baby
Free Trial
Yes, of course! Everyone deserves to try the product before paying.
No, they prefer you to pay upfront – a business has to run, right?
They have a free version, but you'll never see your royalties with that plan
No, pay now, discover later.
Pricing
Free for 1 artist, €0.99/month for 5 artists (unbeatable).
$22.99/year – they thought they were the cheapest… until we showed up!
$22.99/year – they matched DistroKid but keeping up with us? Good luck!
$9.99 per single or album, no recurring fees. But imagine releasing 10 tracks a year…
Permanent Uploads
Free
$29 per single or $49 per album… do the math yourself.
Pay annually to keep an album online.
Included in the initial price, no extra fees
Classical Music Distribution
Included in all subscriptions. No extra cost for respecting Bach and Beethoven.
Non-existent. Not their thing, apparently
Available, but nothing special for classical acionados.
Available, with a focus on metadata.
Withholding Tax
None, we’re based in the UAE. Why take a cent more from you?
30% withholding if you’re not a US resident – plus forms to ll out.
Withholding depends on your country’s tax treaties.
30% withholding for non-US residents unless you le the necessary forms.
Music & Revenue Analytics
Included, because it’s the least we can do
Not included… unless you pay for the $39.99 plan. Not cheap, is it?
Included, with some reports, but don’t expect miracles.
Included, with detailed reports and marketing tools
Release Date Selection
Yes, free of charge. We’re modern, after all.
Only for those on the $39.99 plan. It’s a luxury there.
Yes, but expect additional fees depending on the plan.
Yes, no extra fees.
Publishing Royalties
Yes, we’ve got you covered thanks to our partnerships.
No, it’s not in their program.
Yes, but additional fees apply for publishing rights management
Yes, with extra fees for publishing services.
Advances on Royalties
Yes, because we know how important that is to you.
No, no options for advances. They don’t want the risk
Advances available, but only for long-term users and under specic conditions.
No, advances aren’t part of their offering, despite charging hefty fees per release.
New Platform Additions
Free
$7.95/year to keep your music on newly added platforms.
Included in some plans, but fees may apply for updates.
Included, no extra fees.
Royalty Retention
Unlimited distribution as long as the subscription is active. Royalties continue even if you cancel.
Pay annually to keep your music online.
If you don’t renew, your music is removed, and you stop earning revenue.
Royalties continue after the initial payment, no further fees.
Customer Support Response Time
24-hour response time for any plan – we don’t keep you waiting.
Generic FAQs unless you pay $49.99/year for priority support.
Quick responses require $49.99/year! Otherwise, be patient…
Quick response, but delays without a paid plan.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing that grows with you. Try any plan free for 30 days.
Commander 🛡️
0,99€
per month
Annual payment: 11€/year
FEATURES
5 Artists
Unlimited Releases
Keep 85% of Royalties
Capitan ⚓
2,99€
per month
Annual payment: 34,99€/year
FEATURES
25 Artists
Unlimited Releases
Keep 90% of Royalties
