SoundOn vs RouteNote – Music distribution platforms compared in 2024
How does TikTok’s young music distribution platform SoundOn stack up against established players RouteNote?
Launched in 2022, SoundOn comes from TikTok’s parent company, Chinese internet technology company ByteDance. SoundOn offers music distribution to their own services TikTok, TikTok Music and CapCut, popular streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer and TIDAL, as well as social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
With compelling rates, it may seem like a great option for artists. Below, we’ve highlighted all of the additional services you’ll get with RouteNote.
Why to distribute with RouteNote
- Available worldwide: SoundOn is only available in 20 countries
- Exclusive stores: Distribution to all of the same top services, plus:
- 100% royalty options on all stores: SoundOn offers 90% from the second year on most platforms
- RouteNote Premium: 100% royalties – pay per release
- RouteNote All Access: 100% royalties – pay subscription
- Edit your release on site: Requires contacting support with SoundOn
- RouteNote Publishing: Simplifies publishing royalty collection
- RouteNote Advance: Receive royalties early
- RouteNote Create: Affordable sample packs
- Spotify for Artists: Instant verification through RouteNote
Access these exclusive stores and features only with RouteNote. Of RouteNote and SoundOn, RouteNote is the only way to keep 100% of the royalties you own from all stores forever. RouteNote Premium is a great option for established artists. RouteNote All Access is great for artists and labels with larger catalogues, plus offers additional marketing benefits. Get in touch to find out how All Access can accelerate your career.