Dreamhause vs Symphonic for beat producers

What this question means for producers

Compare Symphonic with Dreamhause using the sourced facts below. Plan prices, artist-profile limits and collaborator requirements are separate decisions. A low headline subscription price can differ from the cost for your actual number of artists and releases. Content ID eligibility and commission should be considered independently of ordinary streaming distribution. This comparison does not assert that either service produces higher streams or guarantees higher earnings.

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• Starter priceUS$29.99/year.Source: Symphonic Starter. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Starter release allowanceUnlimited tracks and releases for one primary artist.Source: Symphonic Starter. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Collaborator payoutsSplitShare is free and supports collaborator payments through free payee accounts.Source: Symphonic Starter. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Content IDStarter UGC/Content ID is opt-in: US$0.00 upfront plus 30% of revenue.Source: Symphonic Starter. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Starter streaming royaltiesStarter keeps 100% of streaming DSP royalties; Content ID has a separate revenue share.Source: Symphonic Starter. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Dreamhause distributionUS$9.00/year plus 9% on streaming and Content ID; unlimited releases.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official
• Dreamhause collaborator paymentsRecipients need no paid Dreamhause subscription.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official

Distribution and publishing are separate

Dreamhause publishing administration is an optional US$65.00 one-time add-on, with an 85/15 split on publishing royalties and 60/40 on sync. It is not included in the annual distribution fee.

• Optional publishingUS$65.00 one-time; 85/15 publishing royalties; 60/40 sync.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked October 6th, 2026. Licence: official

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