Top Music Distribution Services in India for Artists in 2025

As of 2025, numerous music distribution platforms cater to Indian artists, each offering unique pricing models, commission structures, and additional features. Here’s a look at some of the top options available this year.

DistroKid (Best for Frequent Releases)

DistroKid remains a favorite among independent artists because of its flat annual fee and unlimited song uploads.

  • Commission: 0% (Artists keep all earnings)
  • Rate: ₹1,499 per year (single artist plan)

TuneCore India (Best for One-Time Releases)

One of the first digital distribution services, TuneCore is ideal for artists who prefer pay-per-release pricing rather than a subscription model.

  • Commission: 0% (Artists keep all earnings)
  • Rate: ₹1,499 per single

CD Baby India (Best for Publishing & Sync Licensing)

CD Baby not only distributes music but also helps artists earn through sync deals (TV, films, commercials) and publishing royalties.

  • Commission: 15% (on publishing deals)
  • Rate: ₹2,000 per single / $9.99 for lifetime distribution of a single.

Hungama Artist Aloud (Best for India-Focused Distribution & Artist Support)

Hungama Artist Aloud is designed to support Indian independent artists by offering distribution to major platforms and providing social media announcements and playlist pitching services.

  • Commission: Varies (depends on the agreement)
  • Rate: Free tier with 50% split along with three different paid plans with varying splits for individual tracks.

Horus Music India (Best for Flexible Distribution Plans)

UK-based Horus Music offers both unlimited annual distribution and one-time payment options, making it a great fit for various artists.

  • Commission: 0% (Artists keep all royalties)
  • Rate: £20 per year per artist (Unlimited releases), £25 per single, £35 per EP and £45 per album.

Ditto Music (Best for Independent Labels & Promotion Tools)

Ditto Music is popular among indie artists and labels, providing playlist pitching, promotional tools, and publishing administration.

  • Commission: 0% (Artists keep all earnings)
  • Rate: ₹1,999 per year (for unlimited releases per artist) as well as other plans for up to 2 artists called Pro.

LANDR (Best for AI-Powered Mastering & Distribution)

LANDR is unique because it combines music distribution with AI-driven mastering, making it a one-stop solution for artists.

  • Commission: 0% (Artists keep all earnings)
  • Rate: ₹130 monthly/ ₹1560 billed upfront for Essentials, ₹190 monthly/ ₹2280 billed upfront for Standard and ₹249 monthly/ ₹2295 billed upfront for Pro.
    (Yearly plans get artists up to ₹60,000 of tools, courses and plugins, including from partners like IK Multimedia, Arturia, Spitfire Audio, etc.) 
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