Comparison · TuneCore alternative
TrackRiot vs TuneCore
TuneCore's per-release pricing model is great if you release once a year and terrible if you release monthly. Here's how TrackRiot's flat-fee, all-in-one model compares.
The short answer
TuneCore charges per release: $14.99 for a single, $29.99 for an album, every year, per title. Two singles and an album is already over $60/year — before any promo or admin add-ons.
TrackRiot is $29.99/year for unlimited releases, plus AI cover art, beat licensing, promo, and an AI manager included. For any artist releasing more than a couple of times a year, TrackRiot is significantly cheaper and does more.
TrackRiot vs TuneCore: feature comparison
| Feature | TrackRiot | TuneCore |
|---|---|---|
| Starting annual price | $29.99 flat | $14.99 / single |
| Unlimited releases | ||
| Keep 100% of royalties | ||
| AI cover art included | ||
| Beat marketplace built in | ||
| Promo tools included | Add-on | |
| AI manager | ||
| Songwriting tools | ||
| Predictable annual cost |
The per-release trap
TuneCore's biggest weakness is the pricing model. Each release renews every year — if you have ten singles out, that's ten annual fees. A prolific artist ends up paying hundreds a year just to keep the catalog live. TrackRiot's flat fee doesn't grow with your catalog.
What TrackRiot adds that TuneCore doesn't
Distribution is one tool inside TrackRiot. You also get RiotCover (AI cover art), TuneZeo + NationOfBeats (beat marketplace), SonicStu (songwriting), MediaFamous (promo), and an AI manager — none of which TuneCore offers in its base plan.
Who should pick which
Stick with TuneCore if you release once a year, have a big brand preference for TuneCore, and don't need career or promo tools.
Switch to TrackRiot if you release more than twice a year, or if you want cover art, promo, and beats included in one price.
Frequently asked questions
Is TrackRiot cheaper than TuneCore?
For any artist with more than 2 releases per year, yes. TuneCore's per-release model stacks fast — TrackRiot is $29.99/year flat regardless of how many songs you drop.
Do both let me keep 100% of royalties?
Yes. Neither takes a percentage — both make money from the annual fee.
Can I switch from TuneCore to TrackRiot?
Yes. Remove releases from TuneCore and re-upload through TrackRiot. Your ISRCs travel with the songs.
Try TrackRiot free
Unlimited releases, AI cover art, beat marketplace, and promo — one flat annual fee.