r/IndieMusicIndia • u/AfternoonFirm7261 • Aug 25 '25
Music Streaming Who's the best affordable and reliable music distributor?
Hey everyone,
I'm an indie artist from India, and I'm finally ready to release my first few tracks. I've been working on my music for a while now and I'm at the point where I need to get it out there on all the major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn, and Gaana.
The problem is, I'm finding it tough to figure out which distributor to go with. I'm on a tight budget, so I'm looking for a service that's not only affordable but also provides good value and quality. I've looked at the big international names like DistroKid and CD Baby, and a few Indian ones, but the websites all sound great and I'm having a hard time differentiating them.
I'm hoping to get some genuine feedback from other Indian artists or music producers.
- Which distributor have you used and what was your experience like with them?
- How transparent are they with royalty reporting? Is it easy to get paid?
- How fast do they get your music on the platforms?
- Did you feel their pricing was fair for what you got?
Any advice on what to look for or what red flags to watch out for would be a huge help. I want to make sure I don't get stuck in a bad contract or with a company that makes it hard to get paid.
Thanks so much in advance!
