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NotaDist
London, UK
What it is
NotaDist is a web-based music distribution service for independent artists and record labels. It sends music to services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and Deezer. Analytics provide audience demographics and engagement information and let artists follow performance and trends. Promotion options include playlist pitching, social media promotion, and targeted advertising, each subject to additional charges. NotaDist says artists retain their music rights under a non-exclusive distribution agreement. YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager can identify videos using distributed music and generate revenue where possible. Artists must own the music rights or have permission from copyright holders. The free plan costs nothing and includes one artist, unlimited tracks, all stores, YouTube Content ID, and 80% royalties. PRO costs $29.99 a year and covers up to three artists, unlimited tracks, all stores, YouTube Content ID, and 92% royalties. The Record Label plan lists unlimited artists and tracks, with pricing handled by contacting NotaDist. The service lists monthly payouts. Its privacy policy says payment transactions go through a gateway and are not processed or stored on NotaDist's servers; it also says transmitted or stored information cannot be guaranteed secure.
For and against
For
- Distributes to named major digital music services.
- Analytics cover audience demographics and engagement.
- Artists retain rights under a non-exclusive agreement.
- Free plan includes unlimited tracks and all stores.
- Monthly payouts are listed.
Against
- Promotion services carry additional charges.
- Free plan covers one artist and 80% royalties.
- PRO costs $29.99 a year.
- Security of transmitted or stored information is not guaranteed.
The verdict
NotaDist offers distribution, analytics, and optional promotion, with artist rights retained under a non-exclusive agreement. The free plan has one artist and 80% royalties; PRO costs $29.99 a year and lists 92% royalties.
Who it suits
It is intended for independent artists and record labels distributing music to digital services. Artists considering it should compare the plan's artist and royalty terms and note that promotional services cost extra.
Plans and prices
FREE
1 Artist · Unlimited Tracks · all stores · YouTube Content ID
Read 7 Oct 2026 · notadist.com
PRO
Up to 3 Artists · Unlimited Tracks · all stores · YouTube Content ID
Read 7 Oct 2026 · notadist.com
Record Label
Unlimited Artist · Unlimited Tracks
Read 7 Oct 2026 · notadist.com
On the record
- Analytics
- Its analytics tools provide insights into audience demographics and engagement and let artists track performance and trends.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site describes its distribution service as intended for independent artists and record labels.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Copyright requirement
- Artists must own the rights to distributed music or have permission from the copyright holders.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- The service says it uses YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager to identify videos using distributed music and generate revenue where possible.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Payment processing
- The privacy policy says payment transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on NotaDist's servers.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says sensitive payment information is encrypted using SSL, but also says NotaDist cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to or stored in the service.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Promotion
- Promotion services include playlist pitching, social media promotion, and targeted advertising, subject to additional charges.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Release limit
- The FAQ says there is no specific limit on the number of releases, subject to the chosen plan.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Rights
- NotaDist says artists retain the rights to their music and that its distribution agreement is non-exclusive.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Service
- NotaDist distributes music for independent artists and record labels to digital music services.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Stores
- The site names Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and Deezer among its distribution platforms.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- NotaDist says its team provides artist guidance and answers questions, and lists info [at] notadist.com as its contact email.notadist.com · read 7 Oct 2026
