How to distribute music to Spotify, iTunes, Jio Saavn

Here’s the best way to get your music on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and Jio Saavn : go for a digital music distributor, upload a properly mastered track with checked and correct metadata and artwork, pick a strategic release date, and claim artist profiles and tools to pitch playlists and track royalties. This way you can keep full rights while getting their music on top platforms and earning from streams and downloads globally.

Why a distributor?

Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and Jio Saavn don’t support direct uploads from independent musicians, so basically, a distributor is the bridge that does the job of uploading the track, metadata, and artwork, and then collects and pays royalties back to the artist. Best choices include ForeVision Digital, DistroKid, TuneCore, Ditto, AWAL, and more, each with different fees, features, and royalty splits set to support varying artistic objectives and financial plans.

Top services in 2025

ForeVision Digital

• Pricing: Now offers a Free Plan (pay-per-release track). Paid plans reduced: Singles starting from ₹349, Albums at ₹999, Yearly at ₹2,599, and Yearly+ at ₹3,299.

ForeVision DIgital is one of the most budget-friendly distributors in India, making it most optimal for new or independent artists who don’t want heavy upfront payments. It distributes to over 45+ platforms worldwide including Spotify, Apple Music, Wynk, Instagram and JioSaavn. One of its biggest advantages is caller tune availability, which is still a huge part of the Indian market. The platform also supports regional languages, so you’re not restricted to English or Hindi. With quick processing times, ForeVision ensures your track doesn’t get stuck in processing for weeks, instead they promise 24-48 hour window. Most importantly you don’t have to pay any renewal fees for the pay-per-track plans, moreover stay tension free with custom label creation. With their simple website UI and freshly launched dashboard they have brought each and every possible solution under one roof. With increasing artist demands, they have successfully kept up with all the services they promise, and their customer support scales from English, Hindi to Bengali language, as they stay put with their users and solve the problem as soon as they can.

 DistroKid

• Pricing: $2.08/month (billed annually at $24.99 = ₹2,080/year).

DistroKid is good for artists who release frequently. For a single annual fee, you can upload as many songs as you want. Delivery is fast, often within 24 to 48 hours, and it supports extra features like YouTube Content ID, synced lyrics, and earnings splits for collaborators. Many global indie musicians depends on DistroKid because it lets them release without worrying about per-track fees.

TuneCore India

• Pricing: ₹1499 per single, album (per year).

TuneCore is one of the most known face in the field of music distribution. With access to 150+ platforms globally, it’s trusted by numerous independent musicians. The analytics and revenue reports are professional and transparent, giving artists clear information about where their music is playing. TuneCore also offers publishing services, sync licensing, and access to partnerships that can open doors beyond distribution. For Indian artists who want a global stamp, TuneCore is a dependable option.

CD Baby

• Pricing: Release a single for $9.99 or an album for $14.99.

CD Baby is one of the oldest and most respected global distribution platforms, trusted since 1998. It gives independent musicians worldwide access from major to all regional and smaller DSPs while also offering sync licensing opportunities for film, TV, and ads. For Indian artists, its one-time payment structure is a strong advantage you pay once, and your music stays live forever. CD Baby also offers publishing administration, letting artists collect royalties from performance rights organizations globally. The platform has strong credibility, professional analytics, and additional tools for monetization through YouTube and Facebook.

How to upload your track?

Pick a distributor.

Create a clean,-dynamic master and export a lossless WAV/MP3 & follow album/cover art specs (3000x3000px square, in .png or .jpg format only).

Create an account, visit your dashboard and choose the plan that fits your need.

Upload audio, cover art, and accurate metadata: titles, artist names, contributors, genre, language, explicit flag, and ISRCs.

Select stores – choose Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, Amazon Music, and any region-specific platforms to maximize reach.

To take a better chance at editorial playlist placement, schedule release at least 12-15 days prior to list it on your roaster.

Claim artist dashboards

Spotify for Artists, claim the profile to customize bio, canvas, and pitch unreleased tracks to editorial playlists before release day.

Apple Music for Artists and JioSaavn get analytics, audience insights, and control over artist pages to enhnce credibility.

Make it lucrative

Optimize metadata and release timing, remember that a well-tagged song pitched 10-12 days early has higher placement chances, which can garner streams and saves.

Use pre-saves and linktree so fans stays from Day 1 increasing streams across Spotify, Apple, and Amazon, signaling momentum to algorithms.

Release consistently (singles > EP > album) to trigger algorithmic playlists and keep followers aware between songs.

End line

With the right distributor, clean royalty reports, and reliable support team, independent artists can reach top platforms and turn streams into steady income without giving up rights.