Music Distribution Pricing
Choose pay-per-release pricing or annual unlimited uploads. Royalty tracking and release tools are included.
Daystar Distro has two simple plans for independent artists: Nova when you want to pay per release, and Orion when you want unlimited uploads for the year.
Plan Comparison
| Plan | Best for | Price | What you keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova | Artists releasing occasionally | Single $5.99, EP $12.99, Album $19.99 | Keep 80% of net royalties |
| Orion | Artists releasing often | $29.99/year founders price, regularly $39.99/year | Keep 100% of net royalties while Orion is active |
What Every Release Includes
- Worldwide delivery to major streaming platforms.
- Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, TikTok, Meta Platforms, TIDAL, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Audiomack, Boomplay, Snapchat, and iTunes.
- UPC and ISRC codes at no extra charge.
- Synced lyrics, song recognition, and YouTube Content ID.
Delivery Options
Standard Delivery: Most releases are processed in about 7-14 business days after review.
Priority Delivery: Priority is usually 3-5 business days. It is included with Orion and available as a $24.99 add-on for Nova releases.
Stores can move at different speeds, so exact live dates are never guaranteed on every platform. If you are planning a scheduled release, submit 4-6 weeks ahead when you can.
Annual Renewal Policy
If Orion is not renewed, Daystar does not automatically take down music you already released. Your account moves to Nova after the Orion term ends.
Read how Daystar keeps music online after Orion is not renewed.
Ready to release? Create your Daystar Distro account.