TuneFreq vs YouTube Music
Sell and own vs stream-only. Artist revenue, listener ownership.
Section 01
YouTube Music is streaming tied to the YouTube ecosystem; TuneFreq is a marketplace where artists sell and fans own. If you're an artist looking to earn from sales as well as streams, or a listener who wants to own music and support artists directly, 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. Fans buy once and own the music forever.
YouTube Music: Artists are paid from ads and subscriptions; revenue share and per-stream rates vary. There is no direct sale to the listener; no ownership. Discovery is tied to YouTube's algorithm and catalog.
Why both? Use YouTube Music for reach and discovery. Use TuneFreq to sell downloads and physicals—one sale can mean real revenue and fans who own your music.
Section 03
| Feature | TuneFreq | YouTube Music |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership (listener) | Yes—buy once, keep forever | No—streaming only |
| Revenue model (artist) | Per sale: you keep 95% (0% first $5k) | Ads + subscription share; varies |
| Audio quality | FLAC, WAV, MP3 320—your choice | Compressed streaming |
| Listener cost | One-time purchase or free demo | Subscription or ad-supported |
| Direct artist support | Yes—fans buy from you, leave notes | No |
| Discovery | Community radio, stories, liner notes | Algorithmic, YouTube catalog |
Section 04
Adding TuneFreq alongside YouTube Music gives you a place to sell. 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.