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Forever. ==================== $3 a month. All distribution features included. No hidden fees. No Leave a Legacy charges. [Get Started - $3/Month](https://app.kinjari.com/register) [See Cost Comparison](#comparison) No annual billing lock-in No Leave a Legacy fees Free Beatport & Content ID Key Differences Between Kinjari and DistroKid --------------------------------------------- Understanding the true cost of music distribution means looking beyond the base subscription price. ### All-Inclusive All distribution features in one price. Beatport. Content ID. Every platform. No add-ons. No upgrades. Just $3. ### Permanent Distribution Your music stays live. Forever. No extra fees. No takedowns. Even if you cancel. (Unless you ask us to, of course.) ### Flexible Monthly Billing Pay monthly. Cancel anytime. No annual lock-in. No commitment required. DistroKid's "Leave a Legacy" Fee -------------------------------- If you cancel DistroKid, your music gets pulled from every platform. Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport, everywhere. Gone. The only way to prevent that is their "Leave a Legacy" add-on. It costs $29 per single or $49 per album. Per release. Every release you've ever uploaded. For an artist with 20 singles, that's $580 just to keep your music online after you stop paying. And that's on top of whatever you already paid for the subscription, Beatport, Content ID, and everything else. ### What "Leave a Legacy" Actually Costs 5 singles $145 10 singles $290 20 singles $580 3 albums $147 10 singles + 2 albums $388 Kinjari: $0. Always. Your music stays live forever, even if you cancel. No fees. ### Annual Beatport Distribution Cost DistroKid$9.99/month add-on $119.88/yr TuneCore$7.99/month add-on $95.88/yr KinjariIncluded in $3/month plan $0 Save up to $119.88/year Beatport included free with every Kinjari plan. DistroKid's Beatport Add-On --------------------------- DistroKid charges $9.99 per month on top of your subscription just to distribute to Beatport. That's $119.88 a year for access to one platform. For electronic producers, Beatport is essential. It's where DJs buy tracks, where genre charts drive discovery, and where a single download earns more than thousands of Spotify streams. With Kinjari, Beatport distribution is included from day one. No add-on. No monthly surcharge. Techno, house, drum and bass, trance, and 30+ genres, all delivered to Beatport as part of your $3/month plan. The Real Cost Comparison: DistroKid vs Kinjari ---------------------------------------------- When you factor in all the add-ons DistroKid charges for, the "100% royalties" advantage disappears. Here's the math. ### Real-World Scenario: Active Independent Artist Let's compare an artist earning $100/month in royalties with typical needs (Content ID, Beatport access, wanting music to stay live forever): #### Kinjari - Total Monthly Cost Base subscription $3.00 10% royalty commission ($100 × 10%) $10.00 Beatport distribution Included YouTube Content ID Included Music stays live forever Included Store Maximizer equivalent Included UK-based support team Included Total per month: $13.00 You keep after costs: $87.00/mo #### DistroKid - Total Monthly Cost Base subscription ($24.99/yr ÷ 12) $2.08 Royalty commission $0.00 Beatport add-on $9.99 YouTube Content ID (10 songs) $4.12/mo + 20% YouTube revenue (~$5/mo) $1.00 Store Maximizer (10 releases) $6.62/mo Leave a Legacy (20 songs)\* One-time $580 Total per month: $23.81 You keep after costs: $76.19/mo *Plus $580 one-time to prevent takedown on cancellation Net Difference $10.81/month savings with Kinjari Based on this example scenario including add-on costs and permanent distribution #### Understanding "100% Royalties" While DistroKid markets "100% royalties," this refers only to the royalty split, not total costs. When you include optional add-ons like Beatport ($120/year), Content ID ($50-150/year + 20% YouTube revenue), Store Maximizer, and Leave a Legacy fees for permanent distribution, the total cost can exceed Kinjari's transparent 90/10 split for many active artists. Complete Feature Comparison --------------------------- See exactly what you get with each platform - no fine print surprises. Feature Kinjari DistroKid Base Price $3/month $24.99/year Billing Monthly (cancel anytime) Annual only (upfront payment) Unlimited Releases ✓ Yes ✓ Yes Music Stays Live After Cancel ✓ Free forever ✗ Removed ($29-49 per release to keep) [Beatport Distribution](https://www.kinjari.com/beatport-distribution) ✓ Included free $9.99/month extra [YouTube Content ID](https://www.kinjari.com/youtube-contentid) ✓ Included (standard 10% commission) $4.95-14.95/yr + 20% revenue Store Maximizer (Auto-delivery to new stores) ✓ Automatic $7.95/year per release [Professional Biolinks](https://www.kinjari.com/biolinks) ✓ Included (4 templates, analytics) Basic only [Cloud Storage & File Sharing](https://www.kinjari.com/file-manager) ✓ Included (20GB+, expiring links) Ultimate plan only ($90/yr) Customer Support ✓ UK-based team (24hr response) Standard support Royalty Split 90% (you) / 10% (us) 100%\* Withdrawal Minimum $5 Higher thresholds [Artist Aliases](https://www.kinjari.com/features/artist-aliases) ✓ Unlimited Limited (higher tiers for more) * DistroKid's "100% royalties" doesn't include the cost of add-ons or the risk of music removal How to Switch from DistroKid to Kinjari --------------------------------------- Migrating is straightforward and won't interrupt your music. 1 ### Create Your Kinjari Account Sign up for Kinjari and choose your $3/month plan. No credit card required for the initial setup - start exploring the platform risk-free. 2 ### Upload Your New Releases to Kinjari Start releasing new music through Kinjari immediately. Get familiar with our distribution process while your existing catalog remains on DistroKid. 3 ### Migrate Your Back Catalog (Optional) Want to move existing releases? You have two options: - • **Full migration:** Remove releases from DistroKid and re-release through Kinjari. There will be a brief gap while platforms process the change, but your music will return with all new streams counting toward the same recordings. - • **Keep existing catalog:** Pay DistroKid's Leave a Legacy fee for your back catalog if you prefer, then release all new music through Kinjari going forward. 4 ### Cancel DistroKid When Ready Once you're fully migrated or comfortable with Kinjari handling new releases, cancel your DistroKid subscription. Remember: with Kinjari, you'll never have to make this decision again - your music stays live forever. #### Need Help Migrating? Our UK support team can walk you through the migration process and answer any questions about switching distributors. Email us for personalized guidance. Common Questions About Switching -------------------------------- Everything you need to know about leaving DistroKid for Kinjari ### What's the best alternative to DistroKid in 2026? Kinjari is a top DistroKid alternative, especially for artists tired of hidden fees and takedown threats. At $3/month with no add-ons, your music stays live forever even if you cancel, Beatport and Content ID are included, cloud storage is included (DistroKid only includes this on their $90/year Ultimate plan), and you get real human support. Artists earning typical streaming income often save money compared to DistroKid once you factor in all the extra fees. ### Will I lose my streams and playlists when switching? If you're moving existing releases from DistroKid to Kinjari, there will be a brief period where the release is taken down from DistroKid and re-delivered through Kinjari. Stream counts and playlist placements are tied to the ISRC code, so as long as you use the same ISRC, most statistics will be preserved. However, some playlists may need to be re-added. For this reason, many artists choose to keep their back catalog on DistroKid (with Leave a Legacy) and release all new music through Kinjari. ### Is Kinjari actually cheaper than DistroKid when you consider the 10% commission? For most active artists, yes. DistroKid's add-ons (Beatport at $120/year, Content ID at $50-150/year + 20% YouTube cut, Store Maximizer, Leave a Legacy fees) add up quickly. An artist earning $100/month pays Kinjari $13/month total ($3 + $10 commission). The same artist on DistroKid pays $2.08 base + $9.99 Beatport + Content ID fees + 20% YouTube revenue + Store Maximizer costs - often totaling $20-25/month, plus the $580+ Leave a Legacy fee if they want to keep music live after cancellation. The total cost comparison favors Kinjari for artists who use these features. ### Does Kinjari distribute to all the same platforms as DistroKid? Yes, Kinjari distributes to 100+ platforms including all major services: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, Pandora, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and many more. We also include Beatport at no extra cost, which DistroKid charges $9.99/month for. ### What's the catch with Kinjari's pricing? There isn't one. We're transparent: $3/month plus 10% commission on royalties. All distribution features are included - Beatport, Content ID, biolinks, unlimited releases, unlimited artist aliases, and your music stays live forever even if you cancel. No surprise fees, no per-release charges, no takedown threats. We believe honest pricing builds better relationships with artists. ### Can I use both DistroKid and Kinjari at the same time? Yes, many artists do this during migration. Keep your back catalog on DistroKid while releasing new music through Kinjari. Just make sure you're not distributing the same release through both platforms simultaneously, as this creates duplicate entries on streaming services. ### How does Kinjari's YouTube Content ID compare to DistroKid's? Kinjari includes YouTube Content ID protection at no extra cost - covered under our standard 10% commission. DistroKid charges $4.95-$14.95 per year per release AND takes 20% of all YouTube monetization on top of their base fee. For an artist with 10 releases earning $50/month from YouTube, that's $50/year in fees plus $10/month (20%) to DistroKid, whereas with Kinjari it's included in your standard commission with no additional charges. ### What if I'm not earning much royalty income yet? If you're earning less than $30/month in royalties, DistroKid's base plan ($2.08/month) might seem cheaper than Kinjari's $3/month. But remember: the moment you want Beatport (add $9.99/month), Content ID (add $4.95+/year + 20%), or any other feature, DistroKid becomes more expensive. Plus, with Kinjari you're building toward a future where your music stays live forever at no extra cost - invaluable as your catalog grows. ### What is DistroKid's Leave a Legacy fee? Leave a Legacy is a DistroKid add-on that keeps your music on streaming platforms after you cancel. Without it, all your music gets removed. It costs $29 per single or $49 per album, and you have to pay it for every release individually. An artist with 20 singles would pay $580 just to keep their catalog online. With Kinjari, your music stays live forever at no extra cost, even if you cancel. ### Why does DistroKid charge extra for Beatport? DistroKid treats Beatport as a premium add-on at $9.99/month ($119.88/year) on top of your base subscription. TuneCore does the same at $7.99/month. With Kinjari, Beatport distribution is included in the $3/month plan. For electronic producers, this is one of the biggest savings when switching. Ready for Honest, Transparent Music Distribution? ------------------------------------------------- No takedown threats. No surprise fees. No chatbot runaround. 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