How much does CD Baby cost? – CD Baby Help Center

With CD Baby, there are no recurring or subscription fees to maintain an artist account.

You’ll only pay a one-time fee per release — whether it’s an album, single, or EP — when you submit your music for distribution.

Price Breakdown

Item	Price	Services
Single Release	$9.99	Worldwide digital distribution Social Video Monetization (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook & Instagram)
Album Release	$14.99
CD Baby Boost	$39.99	CDB Sync - Licenses your music for TV, film, and games SoundExchange - Earn Digital Performance Money The MLC - Collect Mechanical Royalties
FastForward	$29.99	Priority inspection and delivery to digital stores. Dedicated priority support for 1 year.

9% of Download & Streaming revenues, as well as royalties collected through SoundExchange
15% of any revenue collected by The MLC
30% of revenue collected through social video monetization (including YouTube, TikTok, and Meta)
40% of revenue collected through sync placements