Question 1

What expenses does Octiive deduct before paying me?

Accepted Answer

On any Octiive subscription, monthly or annual, you keep 100% of your net royalties.* If you prefer to pay as you go (one release at a time), you keep 92% of your net royalties, with no annual fee. You always keep 100% of your rights.

*Net royalties are calculated after standard distribution and DSP fees.

Question 2

How long until my music is available online for purchase?

Accepted Answer

When you upload, you pick an exact release date at least 30 days out, and your music goes live in the major stores on that day. Need it sooner? Our expedite service ($29) delivers your release to the stores within 48 hours.

Question 3

What happens if I want to take my music down?

Accepted Answer

If you request to have your music removed, we remove it at no cost. We deliver to hundreds of retailers worldwide, so we ask for up to 60 days to complete the request, although in most cases it does not take that long.

Question 4

I am handling multiple artists and releases. Can I use your service as a label?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The unlimited label package is $190 a year for up to 20 artists with unlimited uploads, and you can add label registration. All reports and royalties go to you to pay out under your own agreements with your artists.

Question 5

What are the advantages of Octiive compared to TuneCore, CD Baby and others?

Accepted Answer

We deliver to 260+ stores in 140+ countries, with simple pricing and real people on support. For example, TuneCore lists an album at $44.99 a year (October 2026). With Octiive, a pay-as-you-go album is $19 with no annual fee.

Question 6

Is Octiive a record label?

Accepted Answer

No. Octiive is a distributor, part of the GoDigital Music family. Distributing with us doesn't take any rights from you. When you want more, like marketing, playlist pitching or funding, it's there, and it's always your choice.

Question 7

Can I move my music from DistroKid or another distributor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use your existing ISRC and UPC codes and the stores can link your new release to your stream history. Keep the old release live until the new one is up, then take it down. A pay-as-you-go single is $9 with no annual fee.

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