TuneFreq vs Bandcamp
Fees, features, and how to move your catalog. A direct comparison for artists and listeners.
Section 01
Bandcamp has been the go-to place for independent artists to sell music directly to fans. TuneFreq was built to offer lower fees, the same ownership and quality, and a commitment to never be sold. If you're considering where to host your catalog or where to buy music, here's how we stack up.
Section 02
TuneFreq: You keep 95% of the purchase price. 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.
Bandcamp: Artists keep approximately 82–85% after Bandcamp's share and payment processing (Bandcamp takes 15% on digital, 10% on merch; payment processing on top).
On a $10 sale: On TuneFreq you'd keep roughly $9.45 after our 5% and our payment provider. On Bandcamp (digital) you'd keep roughly $8.20–$8.50 after their cut and payment processing. The gap widens on larger sales and with our first $5k at 0%.
Section 03
TuneFreq vs Bandcamp comparison table:
| Feature | TuneFreq | Bandcamp |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee (digital) | 5% (0% first $5k) | ~15% |
| Bulk upload | Yes | Yes |
| Community radio / discovery | 24/7 human-curated radio | Discovery feed |
| Artist control (design / style) | Yes | Limited |
| Physical + digital equal | Yes | Yes |
| Stories / liner notes first-class | Yes | Yes |
| Exit strategy | None—built to last | Acquired by Epic (2022) |
Section 04
- Export your catalog. From Bandcamp, download your music files and note your metadata (titles, artwork, descriptions). Keep a list of release and track info.
- Sign up at TuneFreq. Create your artist account—free, no credit card. Verify your email and complete artist onboarding (handle, display name).
- Connect payouts. In Console, connect your bank account via our payment provider. Required before you can receive sales.
- Bulk upload your music. Use our bulk upload tool to drag your albums and singles. We support FLAC, WAV, MP3, and more. Set prices (fixed or name-your-price) and add liner notes.
- Publish and share. Publish your releases and share your artist page with fans. You can keep selling on Bandcamp too—we're not exclusive.
For step-by-step help, see our Help Center and For Artists page.
Section 05
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