Comparison
Nice Set vs LANDR
LANDR is a mastering tool that also distributes. Nice Set is a distribution service that also books your shows.
The short version
- LANDR Distribution Basic costs $23.99 a year. Pro costs $44.99 a year.
- You keep 100% of royalties while subscribed to LANDR. Cancel, and a 15% commission applies to your royalties.
- LANDR also sells pay-per-release distribution, $9 per single and $19 per album, with a 15% commission.
- LANDR distributes to 150+ stores and bundles distribution with its mastering tools.
- LANDR 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.
The difference
LANDR started as automated mastering and added distribution. If you master with LANDR, distribution is a natural add-on.
The catch sits on the way out. Cancel your LANDR subscription and a 15% commission applies to your royalties for as long as your music stays live.
Nice Set starts from the other side. Distribution is the core, and your streaming data drives your live career. The patent-pending tech turns listener geography into ranked venue picks. You pitch the venue from the site and track every pitch.
Comparison
| Nice Set | LANDR | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 15% 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 a LANDR 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.
What happens if I cancel LANDR?
Your music stays live, but LANDR takes a 15% commission on your royalties.
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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