See why artists are switching from DistroKid to ALERA. Compare features, pricing, and hidden fees side-by-side.
| Feature |
ALERA Pro
Recommended
|
DistroKid
|
|---|---|---|
| Price |
$24.99/mo
Launch: $12.49/mo
|
$22.99/yr
+ add-on fees
|
| Real Annual Cost All features included |
$300/yr
All features included
|
$150–$300/yr
With add-ons
|
| Royalties |
100%
On all platforms
|
80–100%
20% cut on Content ID
|
| Hidden Fees | None | YouTube Content ID ($4.95/song/yr + 20% rev), Shazam ($0.99/song/yr), Leave a Legacy ($29/song), Store Maximizer ($7.95/album/yr) |
| Smart Bio / Link-in-bio Replaces Linktree | ||
| Merch Store Replaces Shopify | ||
| Fan CRM Email & fan data | ||
| Automated Royalty Splits | Basic (Teams feature) | |
| Music on Cancellation | Stays live | Removed from stores |
| Customer Support | Priority support (Pro) | No human support |