TuneFreq vs Amazon Music
Direct-to-fan vs marketplace. Sell and own.
Section 01
Amazon Music offers streaming and sometimes digital purchases; TuneFreq is a direct-to-fan marketplace where artists sell and fans own. If you're an artist weighing marketplace fees and control, or a listener who wants to support artists directly and own your music, here's how we compare.
Section 02
TuneFreq: You keep 95% of every sale. We take 5%. On your first $5,000 in revenue, we take 0% (launch incentive). Payment processing is separate—typically around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. You set prices; fans buy from you and own the files (FLAC, WAV, MP3).
Amazon Music: Streaming pays per stream; digital purchase availability and artist share vary by territory and deal. The experience is mixed (streaming plus some buy options); revenue flows through Amazon's systems rather than direct artist-to-fan sales.
Why both? Use Amazon Music for reach. Use TuneFreq to sell directly to fans—one storefront, one audience, clearer fees and ownership.
Section 03
| Feature | TuneFreq | Amazon Music |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership (listener) | Yes—buy once, keep forever | Streaming; some digital purchases |
| Revenue model (artist) | Per sale: you keep 95% (0% first $5k) | Per stream / per sale; varies by deal |
| Direct-to-fan | Yes—you set price, fans buy from you | No—marketplace / licensing model |
| Audio quality | FLAC, WAV, MP3 320—your choice | Streaming quality; purchases vary |
| Direct artist support | Yes—fans buy from you, leave notes | No |
| Discovery | Community radio, stories, liner notes | Curated playlists, Alexa |
Section 04
Adding TuneFreq alongside Amazon Music gives you a direct storefront. Sign up as an artist, upload your music (bulk upload supported), set your prices, and share your artist page. See For Artists and Compare for more.