Pricing — India
How Much Does Music Distribution Cost in India?
Museiac offers four music distribution plans for Indian artists, bands, and labels — starting at ₹1,499/year. All plans include unlimited releases to 150+ stores, YouTube Content ID, real-time analytics, and pre-save links. GST is included in every price. Artists keep 80% of net royalties. There are no per-release fees, no hidden charges, and no takedowns if you cancel.
₹1,499
Starting Price / Year
80%
To Artists
150+
Streaming Stores
0
Hidden Fees
All Plans
Compare Plans
Four plans for every stage — solo artists, bands, indie labels, and serious managers. GST included in every price.
| Plan | For | Price (GST incl.) | Profiles | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGNITE | Solo Artists | ₹1,499/yr | 1 | Unlimited releases · 150+ stores · YouTube Content ID · Real-time analytics · Pre-save links · ISRC/UPC · 80% royalties · INR payouts · No takedowns on cancel |
| ELITE Popular | Independent Artists | ₹2,999/yr Founding: ₹999/yr | 2 | Everything in IGNITE · Sync licensing · Advance royalties · Dedicated manager · AI social media posts · Priority support · Priority review queue · Playlist pitching |
| ALPHA | Bands & Groups | ₹3,999/yr | 5 | Everything in ELITE · Multi-member profiles · Automated royalty splits · Collaborative release scheduling · Band-specific workflows · Add members at ₹599/each |
| MAESTRO Label | Labels & Managers | ₹4,999/yr Founding: ₹2,999/yr | 10 | Everything in ALPHA · Label dashboard · 10 artist slots · Multi-artist royalty management · Sync licensing support · Priority onboarding |
Comparison
Museiac vs DistroKid vs TuneCore
How Museiac stacks up against the two largest international distributors for Indian artists.
| Feature | Museiac | DistroKid | TuneCore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ₹1,499/yr | ~₹3,300/yr* | ~₹2,500/yr* |
| Pricing Currency | INR | USD | USD |
| GST Invoice | ✓ Included | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Royalty Split | 80% to artist | 100% (but annual fee) | 80% to artist |
| Unlimited Releases | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans | ✗ Per-release fee |
| YouTube Content ID | ✓ Included | ✗ Paid add-on | ✗ Paid add-on |
| Free Migration | ✓ Free | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Indian Stores (JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk) | ✓ All major Indian stores | ✓ Limited | ✓ Limited |
| Dedicated Manager | ✓ ELITE+ | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| No Takedowns if You Cancel | ✓ Music stays live | ✗ Removed on cancel | ✗ Removed on cancel |
| INR Bank Payouts | ✓ Direct INR | ✗ USD only | ✗ USD only |
| Sync Licensing | ✓ ELITE+ | ✗ No | ✗ Paid add-on |
| Advance Royalties | ✓ ELITE+ | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| AI Social Media Posts | ✓ ELITE+ | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Pre-save Links | ✓ All plans | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Real-time Analytics | ✓ All plans | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Band / Multi-member Plans | ✓ ALPHA plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Label Dashboard | ✓ MAESTRO plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Founding Member Offer | ✓ 85% royalties forever | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Playlist Pitching | ✓ ELITE+ | ✗ No | ✗ Limited |
*DistroKid and TuneCore prices shown in INR equivalent at current exchange rates. DistroKid charges USD 22.99/yr; TuneCore charges USD 14.99/yr for a single album. Currency conversion and international card fees increase effective cost for Indian artists by 15–30%.
FAQs
Pricing Questions
Common questions about Museiac plans, fees, and the founding member offer.
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Is Museiac cheaper than DistroKid for Indian artists?Yes. Museiac's IGNITE plan starts at ₹1,499/year in INR with GST included — lower than DistroKid's equivalent cost after USD-to-INR conversion, international card fees, and the absence of a GST invoice. Museiac also includes YouTube Content ID on every plan at no extra charge, whereas DistroKid charges a separate fee for it. For Indian artists, the effective annual saving with Museiac is typically ₹1,000–₹2,500/year compared to DistroKid.
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Are there any hidden fees with Museiac?No. The price you see is the price you pay — GST included. There are no per-release fees, no per-store submission fees, no YouTube Content ID add-on charges, and no withdrawal fees on royalties. The only optional cost is adding extra band members on the ALPHA plan (₹599/member). Everything else is covered by the annual subscription.
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What happens to my music if I cancel Museiac?Your music stays live on all streaming platforms. Museiac does not take down your releases if you cancel your subscription. This is unlike DistroKid and TuneCore, where cancellation triggers removal from all stores. On Museiac, cancellation simply stops future releases — your existing catalog continues streaming and generating royalties, which are paid out on the normal schedule.
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What is the founding member pre-launch offer?Museiac is offering two founding member tiers before launch: ELITE Founding at ₹999/year (regular ₹2,999/year) and MAESTRO Founding at ₹2,999/year (regular ₹4,999/year). Founding members lock in 85% royalties forever — versus the standard 80% — regardless of which plan they move to later. There are 50 ELITE founding spots and 20 MAESTRO founding spots available. Founding members also get free migration from any existing distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, Amuse, or any other) with full ISRC preservation and zero blackout period.
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