50 platforms
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, TikTok, YouTube and the other stores where most listening happens. Paid plans unlock the full 150+ network.
Free music distribution for independent artists.
Get started at no cost. Three lifetime releases to 50 platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, TikTok and YouTube, with a SmartLink page and basic analytics. You keep 70% of what your music earns, and you can upgrade at any time to keep 100%.
Quick answer
Can I distribute music for free with InterSpace?
Yes. The free tier gives three lifetime releases to 50 platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, TikTok and YouTube, with a free SmartLink page and basic analytics. You keep 70% of royalties and can upgrade at any time to a paid plan that keeps 100% and removes the release limit.
What's included
Music distribution for everyone.
For emerging independent artists who need to get their first releases out and start building a streaming history.
Three lifetime releases
Three releases for the life of the account, not per year. Singles, EPs or albums, delivered with the same quality review, ISRCs and UPCs as a paid release.
Keep 70%
Statements every month and withdrawals once you pass the payout threshold. InterSpace retains a 30% service fee on the free tier.
SmartLink page
A free SmartLink for each release so fans land on their preferred store.
Basic analytics
Streams by store and by release. Audience demographics and exports come with paid plans.
Community support
The help centre and community answers. Email support starts on Artiste.
Not on the free tier: YouTube Content ID, royalty splits, multi-currency payouts, custom release dates and label name, lyrics delivery, playlist and blog submission, audience demographics, report exports and the verified artist badge. All of these come with Artiste or Artist Plus.
The honest trade-off
Free costs 30% of your earnings. Paid costs $19 a year.
The free tier is real, and it is the right place to start if you have never released before. The maths changes quickly once your music earns.
| If your music earns | Free tier (70%) | Artiste ($19/yr, 100%) |
|---|---|---|
| $50 a year | $35 | $31 |
| $100 a year | $70 | $81 |
| $500 a year | $350 | $481 |
| $2,000 a year | $1,400 | $1,981 |
Rule of thumb
Above about $64 a year in royalties, Artiste pays you more than the free tier. Above that, every extra stream is fully yours.
Upgrade any time
Your releases, statements, SmartLinks and history come with you. Only the split on new earnings changes.
Questions
Free tier questions.
How many releases can I put out for free?
Three, for the lifetime of the account, not per year. Each can be a single, an EP or an album.
Which stores does the free tier reach?
50 platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, TikTok and YouTube. Paid plans unlock the full 150+ network.
Do I keep ownership?
Yes. The free tier is non-exclusive, you own your masters and you can take a release down at any time.
Does the free tier include YouTube Content ID?
No. Content ID monetisation, royalty splits and multi-currency payouts are paid-plan features. Upgrade to Artiste to switch them on.
How does the 70% work?
The stores pay InterSpace for your streams and downloads. On the free tier, 70% is credited to your wallet and InterSpace retains a 30% service fee, as set out in the Distribution Agreement.
Can I release cover songs on the free tier?
Yes, with a mechanical licence. Our partner Easy Song Licensing clears any song for $19.99 plus royalties.
Ready when you are
Free forever. Better when you upgrade.
Start with three releases today. Move to Artiste for $19 a year when your music starts earning.