How royalties are calculated

How royalty rates are determined:

Royalty rates are set by the Copyright Royalty Board, and vary by format. The rates for streams and ringtones are the same regardless of song length. Rates for downloads and physical releases are slightly higher for songs over five minutes:

How quantities are decided:

For physical releases (CDs, Vinyl, Tapes), license every unit manufactured, even if you won't release it right away. This includes copies you plan to give away for free and units you will use for promotion. Reputable manufacturers will want to see proof of licensing before they make your product.

For digital releases (Digital downloads, interactive audio streams), you pre-pay for a certain quantity and you are covered up to that number. It's up to you to monitor your actual distribution and make sure you don't exceed what you have licensed. If you need additional licensing, you can easily reorder, and our fee is half price the second time around to make this easier. Learn more about licensing for digital releases.

Our fee

Our fee starts at  $14.99^* for one song. You save money when you license multiple songs. Volume discounts apply to songs licensed together in one project.