Updated: November 2026 · Diskover team
Quick answer: TuneCore lets you keep 100% of streaming, but charges 20% on income from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and its publishing costs 20% plus a sign-up fee. With Diskover‘s Unlimited plan you keep 100%, your music reaches Spotify in under 24 hours, our team does the editorial pitching and we support you from our offices in Madrid. You can try Diskover with 3 free songs.
Diskover vs TuneCore: quick comparison
| Diskover | TuneCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Starter €1.99/month · Unlimited €9.99/month · PRO on a percentage · 3 free songs to try | Rising Artist $24.99/year · Breakout $44.99/year · Professional $54.99/year |
| Streaming royalties you keep | 80% (Starter) / 100% (Unlimited) | 100% from the stores |
| YouTube Content ID | Included in every plan | 80% on social and YouTube (20% commission) |
| Time to Spotify | Under 24 h | Not published |
| 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 | Your releases are taken down, and the takedown cannot be reversed |
| Publishing | Optional on Unlimited and PRO | 20% commission + $75 sign-up fee per songwriter |
| Extras | Official Discovery Mode partner, studios and a film set in Madrid, and campaigns with ZYNK Creators (10% off on Unlimited and PRO) | Plans by number of artists |
TuneCore data based on its public prices and independent 2026 comparisons, checked in November 2026. They may change: check their website.
The hidden commissions
At TuneCore streaming is 100% yours, but income from social media and YouTube carries a 20% commission, and its publishing administration charges another 20% plus a sign-up fee per songwriter. Also, according to 2026 comparisons, if you stop paying your subscription and your releases are taken down, that takedown cannot be reversed and you would have to release them again. At Diskover, if you stop paying, we don’t delete your music: it moves to the free plan with an 80/20 split.
At Diskover, YouTube Content ID is included in every plan and publishing is optional on Unlimited and PRO.
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 TuneCore might suit you
- You manage many artists from a single account and prefer a large, automated platform.
- You don’t need pitching done by a team or local support in Spain.
How to move from TuneCore to Diskover without losing streams
- Download your data from TuneCore: 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 TuneCore, 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 TuneCore?
Yes. With Diskover Unlimited you keep 100%, release on Spotify in under 24 hours, get editorial pitching done by the team and Content ID included, and get human support from Madrid.
Does TuneCore charge a commission?
Under its 2026 model, TuneCore lets you keep 100% from the stores but charges 20% on income from social media and YouTube, and its publishing has a 20% commission plus a sign-up fee.
Can I switch from TuneCore 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 TuneCore. That way you keep your streams, playlists and saves.
