Simple, Transparent Pricing

Your music on every
major platform.

No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Keep 100% of your masters. Choose the plan that matches where you're at.

Basic
Perfect for dropping your first single or testing the waters.
$9.99 / release
One-time payment per release
  • ✓ Distribute to all major DSPs
  • ✓ Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon
  • ✓ Keep 100% of your royalties
  • ✓ Basic streaming analytics
  • ✓ Keep your masters forever
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Pro
For active artists dropping regularly. No limits, full dashboard.
$19.99 / month
Cancel anytime. No lock-in.
  • ✓ Unlimited releases
  • ✓ All major DSPs + TikTok, YouTube Music
  • ✓ Full royalty dashboard
  • ✓ Priority review (48hr max)
  • ✓ Pre-save & smart links
  • ✓ Keep 100% of royalties + masters
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Label
Run your own operation. Manage multiple artists under one roof.
$49.99 / month
Built for collectives & independent labels
  • ✓ Everything in Pro
  • ✓ Multi-artist management (up to 10)
  • ✓ Advanced analytics & reports
  • ✓ Split payments between artists
  • ✓ Dedicated account support
  • ✓ Custom label branding
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How we compare to Empire

SOTO keeps it simple. No hidden takes, no vague "admin fees."

Feature SOTO Basic SOTO Pro Empire
Per-release price $9.99 Included $50+
Keep 100% royalties ✓ ✓ ✗
Keep your masters ✓ ✓ Depends
Unlimited releases ✗ ✓ ✗
Royalty dashboard Basic Full Basic
Long-term contracts None None 1-3 years
Bay Area focused ✓ ✓ ✗

Questions? Answers.

Do I keep my masters?
Yes. Always. On every plan. Your music is yours — we just help you distribute it. You can pull your catalog anytime.
Which platforms do you distribute to?
All the major ones: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Pandora, TikTok, and more. Your music goes everywhere it needs to be.
How fast do releases go live?
We review every submission within 48 hours for Pro and Label plans. Basic plan reviews within 5 business days. Once approved, it takes 3-7 days for DSPs to publish.
Can I cancel anytime?
Pro and Label plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime — your existing releases stay live. No penalties, no long-term contracts.
How do royalty payouts work?
We collect royalties from all platforms and display them in your dashboard in real-time. Payouts are processed monthly with no minimum threshold.
Is this only for Bay Area artists?
SOTO Records was born in the Bay and built for the Bay — but anyone can use the platform. If you vibe with the mission, you're welcome.

Stop waiting for permission.
Start distributing.

Upload your music, keep your masters, and let the Bay hear what you've been building.

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