CD Baby

5.8easy start · #21 of 31
in Music Distribution Platforms

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CD Baby is ranked #21 of 31 in music distribution platforms on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web. There is no free plan.

CD Baby plans and pricing

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Single $9.99 once One-time fee per release; no subscription fees. One single release · CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue cdbaby.com · 4 Oct 2026

Album $14.99 once One-time fee per release; no subscription fees. One album release · CD Baby keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue cdbaby.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on music distribution platforms

Free plan: No
Release limit: per_release
Royalty model: shared
Publishing administration: Yes
Store count: 150 stores
YouTube Content ID: Yes

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The record

Purpose: CD Baby distributes independent artists’ music to streaming, download and social platforms.
Distribution network: CD Baby says distribution reaches 150+ global platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and TikTok.
Submission review: CD Baby says it inspects music submissions and files before delivering them to distribution partners.
Royalties: CD Baby says it keeps 9% of digital distribution revenue and artists receive the remaining 91%.
Payouts: The pricing page says artists get paid weekly.
Rights: The pricing page says artists keep all their rights.
Included tools: An account includes music marketing tools, and the distribution dashboard can track sales and generate sales reports.
YouTube monetization: The pricing page includes YouTube Content ID monetization.
Identifiers: The pricing page includes a free UPC barcode and ISRCs.
Support: The pricing page includes access to an expert artist support team.
Account security: CD Baby’s help center recommends enabling two-factor authentication from the account dashboard’s Security section.
Privacy and security: CD Baby says account information is password-protected but that it cannot guarantee the security of account information.
Audience: CD Baby describes its service as music distribution for independent artists and says it helps creators and rights holders manage music as a business and get paid.
Company history: CD Baby’s about page says it is part of Downtown Music Holdings and is now part of Virgin Music Group.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Music Distribution Platforms in 2026#21 of 31

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Sources

cdbaby.com/music-distribution/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cdbaby.com/cd-baby-cost/· checked 4 Oct 2026
support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042818891-How-do-I· checked 4 Oct 2026
cdbaby.com/privacy-policy/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cdbaby.com/aboutus/· checked 4 Oct 2026