Updated: November 2026 · Diskover team
Quick answer: with DistroKid and with Diskover’s Unlimited plan you keep 100% of your streaming royalties. DistroKid is cheaper on its basic plan (from $24.99/year) and suits you if you just want to upload music on your own. Diskover puts your music on Spotify in under 24 hours, includes editorial playlist pitching done by its team, is an official Spotify partner for Discovery Mode and has a team, studios and film set in Madrid. You can try Diskover with 3 free songs.
Diskover vs DistroKid: quick comparison
| Diskover | DistroKid | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Starter €1.99/month · Unlimited €9.99/month · PRO on a percentage · 3 free songs to try | Musician $24.99/year · Musician Plus $44.99/year · Ultimate $89.99/year |
| Streaming royalties you keep | 80% (Starter) / 100% (Unlimited) | 100% of what the stores pay |
| YouTube Content ID | Included in every plan | 90% (DistroKid keeps 10%) |
| Time to Spotify | Under 24 h | 1–3 days according to independent comparisons |
| Editorial pitching done by the team | Yes, in every plan (weekly placements on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Amazon) | Not advertised as a team service in their plans |
| Team in Spain | Yes: offices in Madrid and fast, human support | No (US company) |
| If you stop paying | Your music stays live: it moves to the free plan, with no subscription and an 80/20 split | It may take your releases down from the stores unless you pay for an extra option |
| Publishing | Optional on Unlimited and PRO | Separate paid product |
| Extras | Official Discovery Mode partner, studios and a film set in Madrid, and campaigns with ZYNK Creators (10% off on Unlimited and PRO) | Automated tools (splits, links, etc.) |
DistroKid data based on its public prices and independent 2026 comparisons, checked in November 2026. They may change: check their website.
Price: which is cheaper?
On price alone, DistroKid’s Musician plan ($24.99/year) is similar to Diskover’s Starter (€1.99/month, €23.88/year), although with Starter you keep 80% and with DistroKid 100% of streaming. If you want 100% with Diskover, the Unlimited plan costs €9.99/month. The difference is in what’s included: editorial pitching by our team, an Official Artist Channel on YouTube, optional publishing, studio discounts and priority support.
Watch out for one detail: according to 2026 comparisons, at DistroKid your releases may be taken down from the stores if you stop paying your subscription, unless you buy an extra option to keep them up. At Diskover, if you stop paying, your music stays live: it moves to the free plan with an 80/20 split.
Pitching and growth
With DistroKid you do the pitching yourself in Spotify for Artists. With Diskover you can do that too, and our team also presents your releases directly to the editors at Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Amazon. We explain it in how to pitch on Spotify.
Why artists choose Diskover
- Fast, human customer support. You talk to people on our team, not a bot or a form that takes days.
- Offices in Madrid: you can come and see us and work on your release face to face.
- Our own recording studios in Madrid: book your session with 10% off if you are an Unlimited or PRO artist.
- A film set for your music videos, photos and content: book it here with 10% off for Unlimited and PRO artists.
- Micro-influencer campaigns on TikTok and Instagram through ZYNK Creators, with 10% off for Unlimited and PRO artists.
- Your music on Spotify in under 24 hours with editorial playlist pitching included, and weekly placements on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Amazon.
- Official Spotify partner for Discovery Mode.
- If you stop paying, your music doesn’t disappear: it moves to our free plan, with no subscription and an 80/20 split.
- Artists such as RVFV, Dei V, Yung Beef and JC Reyes have worked with us.
How much do your streams earn? Work it out with our Spotify royalty calculator.
When DistroKid might suit you
- You release a lot, don’t need support and an automated service is enough for you.
- You don’t need a local team or support in Spanish.
If what you are looking for is growth, someone pushing your releases with the editors and a team close by, Diskover is built for that.
How to move from DistroKid to Diskover without losing streams
- Download your data from DistroKid: titles, ISRC and UPC codes, release dates and credits.
- Upload your releases to Diskover with the same ISRCs and the same metadata. That way Spotify and the other platforms keep your streams, playlists and saves.
- Wait until they are live through Diskover (under 24 hours on Spotify).
- Only then take the releases down from DistroKid, so your music is never unavailable.
If you have a large catalogue, our team will help you with the migration. Start with 3 free songs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Diskover a good alternative to DistroKid?
Yes, especially if you are an artist in Spain or Latin America: it puts your music on Spotify in under 24 hours, includes editorial playlist pitching done by its team, is an official Discovery Mode partner and gives you human support from Madrid.
Which is cheaper, Diskover or DistroKid?
DistroKid’s basic plan costs $24.99/year and Diskover’s Starter €1.99/month (you keep 80%). To keep 100% with Diskover, Unlimited costs €9.99/month and includes editorial pitching, an Official Artist Channel on YouTube and priority support.
Can I switch from DistroKid to Diskover without losing my streams?
Yes. Upload your songs to Diskover with the same ISRC codes and metadata, wait until they are live and then take them down from DistroKid. That way you keep your streams, playlists and saves.
