Upgrading or changing your plan

Account Management

SeemDistro offers several distribution plan options to meet the needs of different artists and labels. This guide explains the available plans, their features, and how to choose between our pay-as-you-release options.

Available Plans

Free Plan

A flexible entry point for independent artists — pay only when you release.

Features:

  • Distribution to 5 major platforms
  • Standard release timeline (15–20 days)
  • Basic analytics
  • 90% royalty rate
  • Manual payments (on request)
  • Basic support

Costs:

  • $2.79 per single release
  • $4.79 per album release
  • No monthly fees or subscriptions

Best For:

  • New artists testing the waters
  • Musicians with occasional releases
  • Artists on a budget

Artist Access

Ideal for active artists who want more reach and control — still pay-as-you-release.

Features:

  • Distribution to 150+ platforms
  • Faster release timeline (10–15 days)
  • Detailed analytics
  • 100% royalty rate
  • Manual payments (on request)
  • Basic pre-save campaigns
  • Email support

Costs:

  • $2.79 per single release
  • $4.79 per album release
  • No monthly fees or subscriptions

Best For:

  • Independent artists with frequent releases
  • Musicians focused on growing their audience
  • Artists looking to keep full royalty earnings

Professional Tools

Premium tools and support for career-focused musicians.

Features:

  • All Artist Access features
  • Priority release timeline (5–7 days)
  • Advanced analytics (demographics, trends)
  • Monthly payouts
  • YouTube Content ID
  • Playlist pitching tools
  • Pro-level pre-save campaigns

Costs:

  • $2.79 per single release
  • $4.79 per album release
  • Optional add-on services available for one-time fees

Best For:

  • Artists with consistent monthly releases
  • Musicians scaling up their brand
  • Creatives seeking deeper insights and faster delivery

Label Toolkit

Designed for labels and managers distributing multiple artists or projects.

Features:

  • All Professional Tools features
  • Expedited release timeline (2–3 days)
  • Multiple artist profiles
  • Royalty splits
  • Label analytics dashboard
  • Bulk upload tools
  • API access
  • White-label pre-save pages
  • Dedicated support

Costs:

  • $2.79 per single release
  • $4.79 per album release
  • Volume discounts available for multiple releases

Best For:

  • Independent labels
  • Managers with multi-artist rosters
  • High-volume release operations

PLAN COMPARISON (Pay-as-You-Release)

  • Single Release: $2.79
  • Album Release: $4.79
  • No monthly subscription required

How to Add Money to Your Wallet

  1. Access Billing Page
  • Log in to your SeemDistro dashboard
  • Click your billing icon in the sidebar corner
  • Select "Add Funds"
  • Choose a custom amount or select amount
  1. Complete Payment
  • Review the amount to add
  • Confirm your payment method
  • If using a new payment method, enter details
  • Click "Add Funds"
  1. Using Your Wallet
  • Added funds are immediately available
  • Use your balance to pay for releases
  • Track remaining balance in your dashboard
  • Add more funds anytime

Switching Between Plans

  1. Access Plan Settings
  • Go to your dashboard
  • Click on "Plans" in the menu
  • Review available options
  1. Select New Plan
  • Choose the plan with features you need
  • Review the differences in features
  • Note any new capabilities you'll gain access to
  1. Confirm Change
  • Click "Select Plan"
  • Your plan changes immediately
  • No recurring charges or commitments
  1. Important Notes
  • Plan changes only affect future releases
  • Previously distributed releases remain unaffected
  • You can switch plans anytime with no penalty
  • Each release is charged at the time of submission

Pay-Per-Release vs. Adding Funds

  1. Pay-Per-Release Option
  • Pay for each release individually
  • Credit card charged at time of submission
  • No pre-payment required
  1. Wallet Funding Option
  • Add funds to your account in advance
  • Pay for releases from your balance
  • Convenient for frequent releases
  • No expiration date on funds
  1. Benefits of Adding Funds
  • Faster checkout process
  • Easier budgeting for multiple releases
  • Single transaction record for multiple releases
  • Available funds displayed in dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will changing my plan affect my current releases? A: No. All releases that are already live will remain unaffected. Plan changes only impact new or pending releases.

Q: Are there any recurring charges? A: No. We only charge when you submit a release. There are no monthly or annual fees of any kind.

Q: If I add funds to my wallet, can I withdraw them later? A: No. Funds added to your wallet can only be used for distribution services and cannot be withdrawn.

Q: Can I switch between plans freely? A: Yes. You can change plans anytime with no penalty. Each new release will use the features of your current plan.

Q: What happens to my releases if I stop using the service? A: Your releases remain live on all platforms. There's no need to maintain a subscription. You only pay when you release new music.

Q: If I release an album, am I charged per track? A: No. Albums are charged a single flat fee of $4.79, regardless of the number of tracks.

Special Offers and Discounts

Student Discount

  • 20% off all release fees with verified student status
  • Valid educational email required
  • Annual verification needed

Bulk Release Discount

  • Save 15% when distributing 5+ releases at once
  • Save 20% when distributing 10+ releases at once
  • Great for catalog releases or compilation projects

Referral Program

  • Earn $5 in wallet credit for each referred user who distributes their first release
  • No limit to number of referrals
  • Credit automatically added to your wallet

For assistance with changing your plan or for custom solutions, contact our support team at billing@seemdistro.com.

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