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POLIREUM vs CD Baby what it really costs.
Pay once per track, keep 100% of your royalties, and your music stays live even if you stop paying for anything. Here's an honest side-by-side with CD Baby.
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Over 3 years · 12 tracks
POLIREUM
$47.88
CD Baby
$254.88
POLIREUM costs $207.00 less for this setup.
CD Baby estimate: $9.99 per single and $14.99 per album, paid once, plus the 9% of streaming royalties it keeps. POLIREUM: $3.99 per track, paid once, 0% of royalties.
| POLIREUM | CD Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | $3.99 per track, once | $9.99 per single / $14.99 per album, once |
| Royalty commission | 0% | Keeps 9% |
| If you stop paying | Released music stays live | Released music stays live |
| Large albums | 10 tracks = $39.90 | Flat album price |
| AI-assisted music | Accepted with honest disclosure, reviewed by a person | Reportedly refuses partly-AI tracks |
| Also included | Artist page, Link Hub, store, live tips, crowdfunding | Distribution-focused |
CD Baby prices from public sources, checked October 14, 2026. Prices change — check CD Baby's site before deciding. CD Baby is a trademark of its owner; POLIREUM is not affiliated with it.
Questions artists ask
Is POLIREUM cheaper than CD Baby?
For singles, yes: $3.99 instead of $9.99, and you keep 100% of royalties instead of 91%. For long albums with few streams, CD Baby's flat album price can cost less up front. The more your music earns, the more the 9% cut adds up — try the calculator with your numbers.
Do both keep my music live?
Yes. Both charge once per release, so your music doesn't come down for missing a yearly payment.
Can I release AI-assisted music?
On POLIREUM, yes — tell us honestly how AI was used and our team reviews the release. See our guide to AI disclosure on the Industry News blog.
Does POLIREUM take a cut of my royalties?
No. POLIREUM takes 0% of your streaming royalties.
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