Making money via music

 If you're looking for services that allow unlimited uploads without upfront costs and operate on a commission-based model, here are some options:

### **1. RouteNote (Free Plan)**

- **Cost Structure:** Free to upload.

- **Commission:** 15% on earnings.

- **Key Features:** Unlimited uploads, revenue sharing, and access to major streaming platforms.

### **2. DistroKid (Annual Fee, but Unlimited Uploads)**

- **Cost Structure:** $19.99/year for unlimited uploads (not commission-based, but no per-release fees).

- **Commission:** None; you keep 100% of your royalties.

- **Note:** While there is an annual fee, it may still be a viable option if you plan to upload many songs throughout the year.

### **3. Amuse (Free Plan)**

- **Cost Structure:** Free to upload.

- **Commission:** Takes 15% from your royalties.

- **Key Features:** Unlimited uploads, user-friendly interface, and music distribution to all major platforms.

### **4. FreshTunes**

- **Cost Structure:** Free to upload.

- **Commission:** 0% on earnings (you keep all royalties).

- **Key Features:** Unlimited uploads and no upfront fees, but they do offer additional promotional services for a fee.

### **5. TuneCore (Free Trial, but not entirely free)**

- **Cost Structure:** Offers a free trial period; generally, there are one-time fees per release.

- **Commission:** 0%; you retain all earnings, but upfront fees apply.

- **Key Features:** No annual fees after initial payment, allowing unlimited music distribution.

### **Comparison Summary Table**

| **Service**         | **Cost Structure**          | **Commission** | **Unlimited Uploads?**  |

|---------------------|-----------------------------|----------------|--------------------------|

| **RouteNote**       | Free to upload              | 15%            | Yes                      |

| **DistroKid**       | $19.99/year                 | 0%             | Yes                      |

| **Amuse**           | Free to upload              | 15%            | Yes                      |

| **FreshTunes**      | Free to upload              | 0%             | Yes                      |

| **TuneCore**        | Free trial (not entirely free) | 0%             | Yes (after initial fee) |

### **Recommendations:**

- **RouteNote (Free Plan):** A solid choice if you want to test the waters without upfront costs and don’t mind a commission on your earnings.

- **Amuse:** Similar to RouteNote with a free plan, but it has a more streamlined app for easier music management.

- **FreshTunes:** A good option for keeping all your earnings, although some promotional features may come at an additional cost.

Each of these services provides flexibility for experimenting with your music and discovering what works best for you.