Amuse
Stockholm subscription distributor with a 24-hour delivery target, 120+ stores and royalty advances
Quick Overview
| Company | Amuseio AB |
|---|---|
| Category | Music Distribution Services |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founded | 2015 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Unlimited releases, 120+ stores, hi-res audio, royalty advances, streaming insights, pre-saves and smartlinks, release importer, music video distribution |
| Pricing | Artist €21.99, Artist Plus €35.99, Artist Pro €49.99, all billed annually; add-ons priced separately |
| Best For | Artists who want a DistroKid-style yearly plan from a Swedish company |
| Replaces | DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Symphonic |
Detailed Review
Amuse sells distribution as three yearly subscriptions that differ in the number of artist profiles, from one to unlimited. Every plan includes unlimited releases and delivery to 120+ stores.
The terms of use state that you contract with Amuseio AB, a Swedish company registered in Stockholm, and that Swedish law applies with the Stockholm District Court as venue.
What the plans have in common
The three tiers share one feature list: unlimited releases, hi-res audio, a custom label name, streaming insights, priority support and royalty advances for eligible accounts. Artist covers one profile at €21.99, Artist Plus two at €35.99, and Artist Pro three or more at €49.99.
The site says releases are typically sent to stores in 24 hours or less, and that music stays live after a downgrade.
Add-ons are optional and itemised
Music video distribution costs €29.99 per video per year, cover song licensing €12.99 per track, store sync €8.99 per release and mastering €5.49 per audio file. Store sync is included in Artist Plus and Artist Pro.
Anyone releasing only audio can ignore these items entirely.
Building before paying
You can create an account and build releases for free, but a plan is required to distribute to stores. Business account payouts are offered for the US, UK and Sweden.
The note on earnings says amounts are shown after currency conversion and service fees.
Limitations to Consider
There is no free distribution tier, so a plan is needed before anything reaches stores. Royalty advances depend on streaming activity and are offered only to eligible accounts. The pricing page compares plans against US competitors in US dollars, which is Amuse's own framing. EmuBands and RouteNote give more routes to pay per release.
Who Should Use Amuse
Solo artists, duos and small teams who release often and prefer one predictable yearly price over per-release fees.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Unlimited releases on every plan
- 120+ stores
- Hi-res audio included
- Music stays live after downgrade
- Swedish legal entity and law
Cons
- No free distribution tier
- Advances only for eligible accounts
- Several services are paid add-ons
- Payouts shown after conversion and service fees
Alternatives to Amuse
Other European music distribution services worth comparing before you decide:
RecordJet
Switzerland · Lucerne distributor with one-time or yearly per-release fees
Record Union
Sweden · Stockholm distributor with team workspaces and royalty recoups
EmuBands
United Kingdom · Glasgow distributor with pay-per-release or monthly Premium
iMusician
Switzerland · Zurich distributor with 200+ platforms and a mastering tool
See all European music distribution services or compare them directly against DistroKid on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The terms of use name Amuseio AB with a registered address at Kammakargatan 48 in Stockholm.
The Artist plan costs €21.99 billed annually for one artist profile and unlimited releases.
You can create an account and build releases for free, but distributing to stores needs a plan.