Comparison
Nice Set vs DistroKid
DistroKid is the fast, cheap way to get music out. Nice Set is the way to get music out and turn the listeners it finds into shows.
The short version
- DistroKid charges an annual subscription, Musician $24.99 a year, with unlimited releases.
- You keep 100% of your royalties with DistroKid.
- DistroKid does not offer sync licensing.
- DistroKid 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
DistroKid is built for speed and volume. Upload, release, repeat. That is the whole job.
Nice Set is built for what comes after the release. Your streaming numbers show where your audience lives. The patent-pending tech turns that into ranked venue picks.
Then you act on it. Pitch the venue from the site and track every pitch. Find local artists to share the stage with. Find musicians in the market for your band.
Comparison
| Nice Set | DistroKid | |
|---|---|---|
| You keep your masters | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | 10% of master revenue, on every plan | Annual subscription from $24.99/yr |
| Revenue share | 10% to Nice Set | You keep 100% |
| Sync submissions | Yes | No |
| 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 a DistroKid alternative?
Yes. Nice Set distributes to the same major platforms and adds sync, promotion, and 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.
Does DistroKid do sync licensing?
No. DistroKid does not offer sync licensing.
Do I keep my masters with Nice Set?
Yes. You own your master. Nice Set controls the master only to the extent needed to distribute it under your agreement.
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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