{"id":3553,"date":"2026-08-25T21:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T21:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=3553"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:59:47","slug":"distrokid-alternative-with-no-annual-fee-distribute-your-music-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/distrokid-alternative-with-no-annual-fee-distribute-your-music-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"DistroKid Alternative With No Annual Fee: Distribute Your Music for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for a DistroKid alternative with no annual fee, there is another way to distribute your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free lets independent artists distribute music to major streaming services without paying an upfront subscription or annual renewal fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means you can release music to platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok and many more without having to pay every year simply to maintain your distribution account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With RouteNote Free, artists keep 85% of the revenue their music generates while RouteNote keeps 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no upfront distribution charge and no annual renewal fee on the Free model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/\">Start distributing your music for free with RouteNote<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a DistroKid alternative with no annual fee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free is an alternative to DistroKid for artists who would rather use a revenue-share model than pay an annual music distribution subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DistroKid operates using a yearly subscription model. Artists pay for a membership that gives them access to unlimited music uploads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote gives artists another option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose RouteNote Free and you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>distribute music without an upfront fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pay no annual renewal fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>upload unlimited releases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>distribute to major music streaming platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>keep 85% of the revenue generated by your music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>retain ownership of your music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>switch individual releases to RouteNote Premium later if it makes financial sense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can be particularly attractive for new artists, artists with large catalogues and musicians who don&#8217;t want another annual subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-distribute-your-own-music\/\">Learn more about RouteNote&#8217;s free music distribution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RouteNote vs DistroKid: annual fees explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest differences between RouteNote Free and DistroKid is how you pay for distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DistroKid uses a subscription model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You pay an annual membership and in return can upload unlimited music while keeping the earnings generated by your releases, subject to applicable banking fees and taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free works differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no distribution subscription to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, RouteNote takes 15% of the revenue generated by releases distributed through its Free model and the artist receives the remaining 85%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the basic difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>RouteNote Free<\/th><th>DistroKid<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Upfront distribution fee<\/td><td>\u00a30<\/td><td>Annual subscription required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual distribution fee<\/td><td>\u00a30<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unlimited releases<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Artist revenue share<\/td><td>85%<\/td><td>100%, excluding applicable fees\/taxes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major streaming services<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ownership of your music<\/td><td>You retain ownership<\/td><td>You retain ownership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subscription needed to distribute<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither model is automatically better for every artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on how much money your catalogue generates and whether you prefer paying a fixed subscription or sharing a percentage of your distribution revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose a music distributor with no annual fee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annual subscriptions can look inexpensive when you first start distributing music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But music isn&#8217;t supposed to disappear after twelve months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A release might remain online for years or potentially decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If maintaining your distribution requires an ongoing subscription, that is another recurring expense associated with your catalogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an artist with little or no streaming revenue, paying an annual fee can mean spending more on distribution than the music generates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free removes that issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your release generates nothing, you don&#8217;t pay an annual distribution fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it starts generating revenue, RouteNote earns its share when you earn yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a very different distribution model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens to your music if you stop paying DistroKid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important consideration when comparing music distributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DistroKid states that if you don&#8217;t renew your core subscription, your music can be removed from streaming services. DistroKid also offers an optional Leave a Legacy feature that can keep selected releases live in certain circumstances without maintaining the subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With RouteNote Free there is no annual distribution subscription that needs renewing to keep a Free release distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For artists searching specifically for a DistroKid alternative with no annual fee, this is one of the biggest differences between the two approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free DistroKid alternative for new artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free can make particular sense when you&#8217;re at the beginning of your music career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you&#8217;ve just released your first three songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t know whether they&#8217;ll generate \u00a35, \u00a3500 or \u00a350,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under a subscription model, you&#8217;re paying before you know what those releases will earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under RouteNote Free, you can distribute them without paying an upfront distribution fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they don&#8217;t earn much, you haven&#8217;t spent money maintaining an annual distribution subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they become successful, you can reassess your distribution model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote even lets artists move releases between Free and Premium distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That flexibility means you don&#8217;t necessarily have to predict the future performance of your music before releasing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.routenote.com\/kb-article\/which-pricing-model-should-i-choose\/\">Compare RouteNote Free and Premium distribution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A DistroKid alternative for artists releasing lots of music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The no-annual-fee model can also be interesting for prolific artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you want to release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50 singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100 singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or build an extensive catalogue over several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free supports unlimited releases without requiring you to pay an annual distribution subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can make experimentation much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can release music, test different styles, collaborate with other artists and build your catalogue without having to calculate whether another release justifies another distribution cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/get-unlimited-music-releases-for-free\/\">Find out more about unlimited music distribution with RouteNote<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can RouteNote distribute your music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a free distributor doesn&#8217;t mean limiting your release to smaller streaming services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote distributes music to many of the world&#8217;s biggest digital music platforms and social services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spotify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amazon Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TIDAL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TikTok<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can choose which available stores and platforms you want to send your release to when setting up your distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means you don&#8217;t need separate distributors for Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and other major platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload your release once and distribute it across multiple services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free music distribution doesn&#8217;t mean giving away your music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another common concern with free music distribution is ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using RouteNote Free does not mean RouteNote owns your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artists retain ownership of their music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote provides the infrastructure required to deliver releases to digital music services, collect the resulting revenue and report those earnings back to artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Free model simply uses a revenue share instead of charging an upfront distribution subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does DistroKid make more financial sense?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are situations where DistroKid&#8217;s subscription model may be financially attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your music already generates significant revenue, paying a predictable annual subscription while keeping 100% of distribution earnings may cost less than giving a distributor 15% of your revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why the important question isn&#8217;t simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Which distributor is cheapest?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Which pricing model works best for my catalogue?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re generating \u00a320 a year from streaming, paying an annual subscription looks very different from an artist earning \u00a320,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote addresses this problem by offering both approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can start with RouteNote Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a release becomes successful enough that keeping 100% of its streaming and download revenue makes more sense, you can upgrade that individual release to RouteNote Premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t have to use the same pricing model forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RouteNote Free vs RouteNote Premium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote has two main distribution choices for most artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RouteNote Free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Free distribution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no upfront distribution fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no annual renewal fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unlimited releases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>keep 85% of revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RouteNote Premium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Premium distribution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pay an upfront fee per release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>keep 100% of streaming and download revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an annual renewal fee applies from the following year if you want the release to remain Premium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t want to continue paying the Premium renewal, eligible releases can move back to the Free model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates an interesting strategy for independent artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start releases on Free distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See which music actually performs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrade successful releases when the economics justify it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than paying to distribute every song before knowing whether listeners want it, you can let the data help determine which releases are worth upgrading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.routenote.com\/kb-article\/how-much-does-routenote-cost\/\">See RouteNote&#8217;s Free and Premium pricing options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is RouteNote completely free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote&#8217;s Free distribution model has no upfront or annual distribution fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of charging artists to distribute their music, RouteNote receives 15% of the revenue generated by Free releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You receive 85%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means &#8220;free&#8221; refers to the cost of using the distribution service rather than RouteNote providing the service without monetising it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote makes money when your music makes money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many independent artists, this can be preferable to paying a distributor every year regardless of whether their music has generated any revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I switch from DistroKid to RouteNote?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artists can change music distributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important thing when moving an existing catalogue is to handle the transfer carefully so you reduce the risk of losing streams, playlist positions and other historical data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When redistributing an existing release, you should generally make sure key release information remains consistent, including elements such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ISRCs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPCs where appropriate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>artist name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>track titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>audio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>release metadata<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also avoid unnecessarily creating duplicate versions of the same release on streaming platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote has a dedicated guide explaining the process of moving releases from another distributor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.routenote.com\/kb-article\/how-do-i-switch-to-routenote-from-another-music-distributor-like-tunecore-cd-baby-or-distrokid\/\">Learn how to switch to RouteNote from DistroKid or another distributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is RouteNote a good DistroKid alternative?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That depends on what matters most to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DistroKid can make sense if you want a subscription-based distributor, release frequently and are happy paying an annual membership in exchange for keeping 100% of your distribution earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free can make more sense if your priorities are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no annual distribution fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no upfront cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unlimited releases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access to major streaming services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flexibility between free and paid distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoiding another recurring subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For artists just starting out, the ability to distribute music without paying anything upfront can be particularly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can concentrate on making and promoting music rather than trying to recover your distribution costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DistroKid alternative with no annual fee: FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best DistroKid alternative with no annual fee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If avoiding annual distribution fees is your priority, RouteNote Free is an option worth considering. It allows unlimited music distribution without upfront or annual distribution fees in exchange for a 15% share of the revenue generated by your releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a free alternative to DistroKid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. RouteNote offers free music distribution. There are no upfront distribution fees on RouteNote Free and no annual distribution renewal fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does RouteNote have an annual fee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RouteNote Free does not have an annual distribution fee. RouteNote Premium uses a different pricing model and does have an annual renewal charge after the first year if you choose to keep the release Premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I upload unlimited music with RouteNote Free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. RouteNote Free supports unlimited music releases without an annual distribution subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does RouteNote keep royalties?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With RouteNote Free, artists receive 85% of the revenue generated by their releases and RouteNote receives 15%. RouteNote Premium allows artists to keep 100% of streaming and download revenue in exchange for its Premium fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can RouteNote distribute music to Spotify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. RouteNote distributes music to Spotify alongside many other major streaming and digital music services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can RouteNote distribute my music to Apple Music?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Apple Music is available through RouteNote&#8217;s distribution network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can RouteNote distribute music to TikTok?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Eligible RouteNote releases can also be distributed to TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to pay RouteNote every year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not if you use RouteNote Free. There is no annual distribution renewal fee on Free releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop paying simply to keep distributing music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music can stay relevant far longer than a yearly subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A track you release today could still be generating streams five, ten or twenty years from now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t want an annual music distribution bill attached to your catalogue, RouteNote gives you another option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload unlimited releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach major streaming platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay no upfront distribution fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay no annual renewal fee on RouteNote Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if one of your releases becomes successful enough that another pricing model makes more financial sense, you can upgrade it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s what makes RouteNote Free an interesting DistroKid alternative for independent artists: you can start distributing before you start spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/\">Distribute your music for free with RouteNote<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a DistroKid alternative with no annual fee, there is another way to distribute your music. 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