See why artists are switching from CD Baby's per-release fees and 9% commission to ALERA's unlimited releases with 100% royalties.
| Feature |
ALERA Pro
Recommended
|
CD Baby
|
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model |
$24.99/mo
Launch: $12.49/mo
|
$9.95/single
$29–$69 per album
|
| Royalties |
100%
Keep everything you earn
|
91%
9% commission on all sales
|
| Unlimited Releases | ||
| Release Speed | Next-day (Pro) | 1–2 weeks |
| Smart Bio Replaces Linktree | ||
| Merch Store Replaces Shopify | ||
| Fan CRM Email & fan data | ||
| Automated Splits | ||
| YouTube Content ID | Pro only (+$100/yr) |
CD Baby's per-release model adds up quickly for active artists
| Annual Releases |
ALERA Pro
|
CD Baby
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 Singles |
$149.88/yr
Launch: $74.94/yr
|
$39.80
+ 9% of all royalties
|
| 12 Singles |
$149.88/yr
Launch: $74.94/yr
|
$119.40
+ 9% of all royalties
|
| 2 Albums + 6 Singles |
$149.88/yr
Launch: $74.94/yr
|
$157.70+
+ 9% of all royalties
|
* CD Baby takes 9% of your royalties forever, even after you've paid the upfront fee