CD Baby

Independent music distribution and artist services platform.

Pricing: transaction, revenue-share
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Facts & attributes

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Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaSVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): transaction, revenue-shareVerification pending
Starting price(29): 9.99Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): worldwide digital distribution to 150+ streaming and download services, one-time payment per release with no annual fees, cover song licensing, physical CD and vinyl manufacturing, reports and analytics, music promotion add-ons (Show.co, HearNow, managed ads)Verification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): support center, emailVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Independent artists releasing music worldwide — $9.99 per single one-time, no subscription fees, artists keep over 90% of salesVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individualVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): independent artist music distribution, cover song licensing, CD and vinyl manufacturing, music marketing and promotionVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1998Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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