Autohype vs TuneCore — distribution vs promotion by real people
TuneCore gets your music onto every streaming platform and keeps 0% of your royalties. Autohype is where verified creators, curators and DJs promote that music. Complementary tools — here's how they fit together.
What is TuneCore?
TuneCore is a music distribution and publishing administration service. They distribute music to 150+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok Sound, and collect 100% of your royalties. Unlike DistroKid's flat fee, TuneCore charges per release ($10.99 for a single, $29.99 for an album annually) but you keep all earnings.
Side-by-side comparison
| 🎵 Autohype | TuneCore | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Marketplace of promotion services: TikTok creators, playlist curators, DJs, bloggers | Distributes your music to 150+ streaming platforms |
| Royalty model | N/A — you buy promotion services per order | 100% royalties to artist (0% commission) |
| Cost | From $10 per order, no subscription | $10.99/single or $29.99/album per year |
| Promotion | Active — real people do defined promotional work | Passive — distributes but doesn't promote |
| Publishing admin | No | Yes — TuneCore Publishing collects sync and performance royalties |
| Buyer protection | Protected orders: support and refund if late or materially different | Standard platform support |
Information verified June 2026. Competitor pricing and features may change, check their official site for current details.
Autohype may not be right for you if…
- You want guaranteed streams, followers or virality — no Autohype seller guarantees results, only real promotional work with a defined deliverable.
- You're looking for label deals, radio plugging or A&R introductions — Autohype sells promotion services, not industry access.
- You want a fully managed, hands-off campaign — on a marketplace, you choose the sellers and place the orders yourself.
- You haven't distributed your music yet — you need a distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.) so listeners can find your track before promoting it.
Which is right for you?
Artists whose releases are live and who want real promotion they can buy piece by piece: a creator post, a playlist pitch, a DJ play, a blog feature.
Explore the marketplace →Artists who want to keep 100% of royalties and need publishing admin for sync licensing and performance royalty collection.
Find the right promotion service
Compare real sellers, clear deliverables, prices and delivery times before you order.
Browse services →Frequently asked questions
Is TuneCore or DistroKid better for distribution?
DistroKid is cheaper for artists releasing frequently (unlimited releases for ~$23/year). TuneCore suits artists releasing rarely who want publishing admin. Either pairs fine with promotion ordered on Autohype.
Does TuneCore have promotion tools?
TuneCore offers supplementary features (pre-save pages, social tools) but no humans doing promotional work. If you want a real creator posting with your sound or a curator reviewing your track, that's a marketplace job.
Will promotion increase my TuneCore royalty income?
More real listeners means more streams and royalties, but no legitimate service can promise numbers. Autohype sellers deliver promotional work — how far the song travels depends on the song.
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