TuneFreq vs Qobuz
Direct-to-fan lossless vs store. Sell and own in FLAC, WAV.
Section 01
Qobuz is a high-resolution streaming and download store aimed at audiophiles. TuneFreq is a direct-to-fan marketplace where artists sell and fans own—with lossless and high-quality formats from day one. If you care about sound quality and ownership, or you're an artist who wants to sell directly to fans who care about both, 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 FLAC, WAV, or MP3 and own the files forever.
Qobuz: Streaming (including Hi-Res) and digital purchases; artist revenue flows through licensing and store share. Listeners can buy downloads in high quality. The model is store-centric rather than direct artist-to-fan.
Why both? Use Qobuz for streaming reach among audiophiles. Use TuneFreq to sell directly to fans—same quality (lossless, your choice of format), one storefront, and you keep the relationship and the majority of the sale.
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| Feature | TuneFreq | Qobuz |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership (listener) | Yes—buy once, keep forever | Yes—purchases; streaming no ownership |
| Revenue model (artist) | Per sale: you keep 95% (0% first $5k) | Store / licensing share; varies |
| Lossless / Hi-Res | Yes—FLAC, WAV | Yes—streaming and downloads |
| Direct-to-fan | Yes—you set price, fans buy from you | No—store model |
| Direct artist support | Yes—fans buy from you, leave notes | No |
| Discovery | Community radio, stories, liner notes | Curated playlists, editorial |
Section 04
Adding TuneFreq alongside Qobuz gives you a direct storefront for fans who want to own your music in full quality. 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.