Comparison
Nice Set vs Amuse
Amuse used to be the free distributor. It is not free anymore. Nice Set charges no standard setup fee and turns your listeners into your next show.
The short version
- Amuse closed its free distribution tier to new releases in March 2024.
- Amuse now charges an annual subscription: Artist $23.99 a year, Artist Plus $39.99 a year, Professional $59.99 a year.
- You keep 100% of royalties while subscribed to Amuse. Cancel, and a 25% royalty commission applies to your releases.
- Amuse does not offer venue recommendations, venue search, or pitch tracking.
- Nice Set distributes to 250+ platforms and includes sync submissions.
- Your cost with Nice Set: 10% of master revenue, on every plan.
- You keep your masters with Nice Set. Agreements are non-exclusive, one-year term per release.
The difference
Amuse built its name on free distribution. That ended in March 2024. Every new release now needs a paid plan.
The catch sits on the way out. Cancel your Amuse subscription and a 25% commission applies to your releases until you resubscribe.
Nice Set is built around what happens after release. Your streaming numbers show where your audience lives. The patent-pending tech turns that into ranked venue picks. You pitch the venue from the site and track every pitch.
Comparison
| Nice Set | Amuse | |
|---|---|---|
| You keep your masters | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | 10% of master revenue, on every plan | Annual subscription from $23.99/yr |
| Revenue share | 10% to Nice Set | You keep 100% while subscribed, 25% commission if you cancel |
| Venue recommendations from your streaming data | Yes, patent pending | No |
| Search venues by city, capacity and genre | Yes, 1,300+ rooms | No |
| Pitch the venue from the site | Yes, and track every pitch | No |
| Find local artists to collab with | Yes | No |
| Find musicians in the market for your band | Yes | No |
Questions artists ask
Is Nice Set an Amuse alternative?
Yes. Nice Set distributes to 250+ platforms and adds patent-pending venue recommendations from your streaming data, with tools to pitch the venue, find local artists to collab with, and musicians for your band.
Is Amuse still free?
No. Amuse closed its free tier to new releases in March 2024. Distribution now needs a paid plan.
What happens if I cancel Amuse?
Your music stays live, but a 25% royalty commission applies to your releases until you resubscribe.
How much does Nice Set take?
Nice Set takes 10% of master revenue, and distribution is available on every plan, including Free. There is no setup fee.
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