Already on DistroKid? Keep it. SongPilot is the studio around it.
DistroKid gets music into stores. SongPilot is the media studio around the release—artwork, campaigns, posts. You don't have to leave DistroKid, and you don't have to distribute through SongPilot. Keep DistroKid (or CD Baby, TuneCore, LANDR—same story) and use SongPilot as the workspace.
Your options (same story for CD Baby, TuneCore, LANDR…)
- Studio only —keep DistroKid for every release; use SongPilot for artwork, posts, and campaigns.
- Hybrid—back catalog stays on DistroKid; optionally ship some new releases through SongPilot.
- Later—grow into SongPilot distro if you want one pipe. Never required.
DistroKid
Best for: Music distribution to 150+ streaming platforms and stores
- You only need basic distribution and nothing else
- You want the cheapest possible option
- You're just starting out and budget is tight
SongPilot
Best for: Media studio + optional distribution for new releases
- You're on DistroKid (or any distro) and don't want a migration
- You want the studio around the release—not just another upload form
- You need visuals, bios, posts, and campaigns in one place
Feature Comparison
How the platforms actually compare
Music Distribution
DifferentDistroKid
✓ Upload once, distribute to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, TikTok, 150+ platforms
SongPilot
✓ Optional—distribute new releases from SongPilot, or keep uploading to DistroKid as usual
Existing catalog
BothDistroKid
✓ Your live music stays on DistroKid until you choose otherwise
SongPilot
✓ No forced migration—import context from Spotify; leave releases on DistroKid/CD Baby/etc.
AI Content Creation
SongPilotDistroKid
✗ Basic social media templates
SongPilot
✓ AI specialists (Publicist, Visual Director, Content Writer) create custom content
Visual Content Generation
SongPilotDistroKid
✗ None
SongPilot
✓ AI-generated artwork, photo-to-video, promotional visuals
Artist Bio & Press Materials
SongPilotDistroKid
✗ None
SongPilot
✓ AI generates bios, press releases, one-sheets based on your catalog
Release Planning
SongPilotDistroKid
✗ Basic scheduling
SongPilot
✓ Full campaign management with timelines, asset tracking, team collaboration
Catalog Management
BothDistroKid
✓ Tracks distributed releases
SongPilot
✓ Import from Spotify + upload unreleased tracks, automatic lyrics transcription
Social Media Management
SongPilotDistroKid
✗ None
SongPilot
✓ Instagram integration, content calendar, caption generation
Pricing (Starting)
DistroKidDistroKid
$22.99/year (Musician plan)
SongPilot
$39/month (Creator plan)
What You'll Pay
DistroKid
Musician: $22.99/year | Musician Plus: $39.99/year | Label: $89.99/year
SongPilot
Creator: $39/month ($468/year) | Pro Label: $99/month | Enterprise: $299/month
Which One Is Right for You?
D Choose DistroKid If...
- You only need basic distribution and nothing else
- You want the cheapest possible option
- You're just starting out and budget is tight
S Choose SongPilot If...
- You're on DistroKid (or any distro) and don't want a migration
- You want the studio around the release—not just another upload form
- You need visuals, bios, posts, and campaigns in one place
- You may want optional SongPilot distro later—but not as a requirement
- You work with a team or manager who needs collaboration tools
What Makes SongPilot Different
Key benefits you'll only find here
Works with DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore, LANDR, and others—no divorce required
Distribution is optional; studio-only is a full path
AI specialists understand music context (not generic ChatGPT prompts)
Catalog-aware content generation (AI knows your actual music)
Identity-preserved visuals and campaign management
The Bottom Line
DistroKid gets your music out. SongPilot is the studio around the release. Keep DistroKid (same for CD Baby, TuneCore, LANDR, etc.). Use SongPilot for campaigns and content—and only use SongPilot distribution if you want. Full catalog moves are optional later, never day one.
Keep DistroKid. Use SongPilot as the studio.
No catalog rip. No requirement to distribute through us. Join the waitlist for the media studio—optional distribution when you want it.
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