{"id":1946,"date":"2026-04-25T22:20:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2026-04-27T01:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:09:46","slug":"tunecore-india-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblackturn.com\/blogs\/tunecore-india-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TuneCore India Review 2026: Pricing in INR, Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

TuneCore is one of the oldest and most recognised music distribution services in the world, now owned by French music company <\/span>Believe<\/b>. Unlike most international distributors, TuneCore has a <\/span>dedicated Indian website with INR pricing<\/b> which is a genuine advantage over competitors like DistroKid that charge in USD.<\/span><\/p>\n

But is TuneCore<\/a> actually the best choice for Indian independent artists? After analysing their plans, hidden costs, and India-specific gaps, the answer is more complicated than their marketing suggests. This review covers everything an Indian artist needs to know before signing up.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/jmRlzgALWFs<\/a><\/p>\n

TuneCore India Pricing: Every Plan in INR<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Unlimited Plans (Annual Subscription)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plan<\/b><\/td>\nPrice\/Year<\/b><\/td>\nRoyalty<\/b><\/td>\nWhat\u2019s Included<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Artist<\/b><\/td>\nFREE<\/b><\/td>\n80% (TuneCore keeps 20%)<\/span><\/td>\nSocial media ONLY Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. NO Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rising Artist<\/b><\/td>\n\u20b9999 + GST<\/span><\/td>\n100%<\/b><\/td>\n150+ platforms, unlimited releases, custom dates, Spotify\/Apple verification, 72hr support<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakout Artist<\/b><\/td>\n\u20b91,999 + GST<\/span><\/td>\n100%<\/b><\/td>\nEverything in Rising + YouTube Content ID monetisation, 48hr support<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional<\/b><\/td>\n\u20b93,999 + GST<\/span><\/td>\n100%<\/b><\/td>\nEverything in Breakout + custom label name, UPC control, 24hr support, +\u20b9999\/extra artist<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Pay-Per-Release (Alternative to Subscription)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Release Type<\/b><\/td>\nFirst Year<\/b><\/td>\nAnnual Renewal<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single<\/b><\/td>\n\u20b91,599 + GST<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91,599 + GST\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Album (2+ tracks)<\/b><\/td>\n\u20b92,799 + GST<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b93,499 + GST\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Annual renewal is mandatory. <\/b>If you do not renew, your music is removed from all platforms. This applies to both subscription plans and per-release pricing. There is no one-time payment option TuneCore requires ongoing annual payments to keep your catalogue live.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 20% Publishing Cut Most People Miss<\/b><\/h3>\n

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TuneCore offers a <\/span>publishing administration service<\/b> that collects songwriting royalties (mechanical, performance, sync). Sounds helpful. The catch: TuneCore keeps <\/span>20% of all publishing royalties collected.<\/b> This is not a one-time fee it is 20% of your publishing earnings, every quarter, forever, as long as you use the service.<\/span><\/p>\n

For context: if your songs generate \u20b91,00,000 in publishing royalties per year, TuneCore takes \u20b920,000. Every year. If you are not using their publishing admin, this does not apply. But many artists enable it without realising the long-term cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

What TuneCore Does Well for Indian Artists<\/b><\/h2>\n

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