| Feature | Western Beats INDIA PICK | DistroKid | TuneCore | CD Baby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | Free forever | $22.99/yr | $14.99–49.99/yr | $9.95 per release |
| Commission on royalties | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9–15% |
| JioSaavn distribution | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Gaana distribution | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Wynk Music distribution | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Spotify distribution | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Apple Music distribution | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free ISRC codes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Number of platforms | 150+ | 150+ | 150+ | 100+ |
| Editorial playlist pitching | ✓ India + Global | ✓ Global only | ✓ Global only | Limited |
| Unlimited releases | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes (paid) | Per release fee | Per release fee |
| India-based support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No (US only) | ✗ No (US only) | ✗ No (US only) |
The Verdict: Why JioSaavn Changes Everything
For artists based in India or making Indian music (Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali — any language), JioSaavn distribution is non-negotiable. It is India's largest streaming platform with 310 million users. DistroKid, TuneCore and CD Baby do not distribute to JioSaavn.
Western Beats is the only major distributor that covers both JioSaavn and the full global platform ecosystem (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music across UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Australia) — at zero cost.
Choose Western Beats if:
→ You make Hindi/Punjabi/regional music
→ You want JioSaavn distribution
→ You don't want to pay annual fees
→ You're an NRI artist targeting both markets
Consider DistroKid if:
→ You don't need JioSaavn at all
→ You only make English-language music
→ You're happy paying $22.99/year
→ You need very specific DistroKid-only features
The best distributor for Indian artists. Free.
JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk + Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon globally. Zero fees. 100% royalties.
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