Comparison
Nice Set vs Symphonic
Symphonic is the boutique distributor with a label-style Partner tier. Nice Set is selective distribution that turns your listeners into your next show.
The short version
- Symphonic Starter costs $29.99 a year for one primary artist. You keep 100% of streaming royalties.
- Symphonic Partner is by application. There are no sign-up or release fees. The standard Partner deal is an 85/15 split, with a three-year exclusive term.
- Symphonic offers sync through Bodega Sync.
- Symphonic 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
Symphonic is built for artists growing toward a label-style deal. Starter is DIY. Partner is a team, a manager, and DSP marketing, for 15%.
The Partner term is three years, exclusive. That is the trade for the team.
Nice Set is selective without the long lock-in. Agreements are non-exclusive, one-year term per release. And your streaming data works for 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 | Symphonic | |
|---|---|---|
| You keep your masters | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | 10% of master revenue, on every plan | Starter $29.99/yr, Partner by application |
| Revenue share | 10% to Nice Set | 100% on Starter, 85% on standard Partner |
| Sync submissions | Yes | Yes, through Bodega Sync |
| 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 |
| Selective | Yes | Yes, Partner tier |
Questions artists ask
Is Nice Set a Symphonic alternative?
Yes. Nice Set is selective like Symphonic, 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.
How much does Symphonic cost?
Starter costs $29.99 a year. Partner is by application with a standard 85/15 split and a three-year exclusive term.
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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