THE HONEST COMPARISON
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Feature by feature — the old distributor model, going fully alone, and the Mazufa way.
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WE KNOW WHAT YOU SURVIVED
The old way was built against you
✕ WHAT ARTISTS SUFFERED
✕Fees that are hard to find before you sign
✕Masters tied up by contract terms
✕Long waits with no update after upload
✕Royalties that are hard to trace end to end
✕Support that can be slow to answer
✕Doors that only open for the signed
✓ WHAT MAZUFA ENDS IT WITH
✓Check any deductions and third-party charges in your agreement
✓Ownership and licence scope follow the signed agreement
✓Complete applications enter a human-review queue subject to capacity
✓Available reporting depends on partner data and the agreement
✓Contact channel: contact@mazufa.com
✓Eligibility is reviewed for each applicant
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Releasing through Mazufa is free , Mazufa charges no upload fee or subscription. Which services a release reaches depends on the release and the territory, and the final commercial terms are set out in the written agreement issued after review.
| Feature | Mazufa | a freemium distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to release | Mazufa distribution | Entry / paid tiers |
| Cut of YouTube income (entry plan) | No upload fee or subscription; revenue share set out in your written agreement | Check current provider terms |
| Commission on royalties | No upload fee or subscription; revenue share set out in your written agreement | Varies by tier |
| Royalties paid under your written agreement | Yes | Not on entry plan |
| Release capacity depends on the selected plan | Yes | Limited on |
| Stores & platforms | Varies by release | Check the destinations available for your account and release as set out in your written agreement. |
Availability varies by release, territory, eligibility and current provider support. Release availability is subject to review and platform rules. Check deductions and third-party charges before release.
* Provider pricing, deductions and service terms can change; review each provider's current published terms before deciding.
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Move to Mazufa and check any optional or third-party charges before you sign.