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How much does it cost to release a song?

It can cost as little as See current plan. The only unavoidable step — getting your finished song onto stores — is free with the right distributor. Everything else (mixing, artwork, promo) is optional spend you control. Here's an honest breakdown.

The breakdown

What actually costs money — and what doesn't

StepTypical costMinimum
Recording / productionSee current plan–$1000+See current plan (home setup)
Mixing & masteringSee current plan–$300See current plan (free tools)
Cover artworkSee current plan–$150See current plan (free maker)
Distribution to supported digital servicesSee current plan–$50/yrSee current plan with Mazufa
PromotionOptionalSee current plan (organic)

Many distributors charge a yearly fee or take a commission. Mazufa doesn't — Pricing follows the current plan, with commission according to current plan terms, so the one step you can't skip costs nothing.

Release for free

How to get your song live for See current plan

You can master your track with a free browser mastering tool, design store-ready cover art with a free cover art maker, check your file against store specs with the audio checker, then distribute it to supported digital services with Mazufa — all without spending a cent. You keep Ownership and royalties follow the applicable agreement of whatever your song earns.

Questions

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to release a song in 2026?

Anywhere from See current plan to a few hundred dollars. Pricing follows the current plan; the rest — production, mastering and artwork — is optional and can also be done for free with the right tools.

Is it free to put a song on Spotify?

You can't upload to Spotify directly, but a free distributor like Mazufa delivers your song to Spotify and supported digital services at current plan terms apply and commission according to current plan terms.

Why do some distributors charge a fee?

Many charge a yearly subscription or take a percentage of your royalties. That's a business model choice, not a requirement — Mazufa Pricing follows the current plan and takes Fees and deductions follow the current plan and agreement.

Do I have to pay for mastering and artwork?

No. You can master your track and create store-ready cover art for free using browser tools, then release without paying for either.

Are there hidden costs to releasing music?

With Mazufa there are no hidden costs — Pricing follows the current plan, there's no commission, and you retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement and royalties.

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Free Pricing follows the current plan tools, commission according to current plan terms. Retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement with Mazufa.