Free vs Paid Music Distribution: What Artists Should Compare
Free is not always cheap, and paid is not always better. The right choice depends on control and long-term upside.
Distribution cost is only one part of the decision. Artists also need to compare reporting, payout timing, rights terms, and fan data.
The FanFactors view is simple: distribution should not be the only business model. Artists need direct ways to build value with fans.
Why this matters for FanFactors
FanFactors connects this topic back to a simple mission: artists should have more control, fans should have a more meaningful role, and music should move through legal artist-approved markets.
