How Prices Are Calculated
Our prices include the royalties for the copyright owner plus a fee for our services. To get the total price for one song, multiply the royalty rate by the quantity, then add our fee.
If you release multiple formats, each format requires a separate license, and we charge separate royalties and fees for each license processed. The information on this page applies to our Cover Song Licensing services. Custom Licensing pricing varies by project.
How royalties are calculated
Multiply the royalty rate by the number of units produced (CDs, downloads, ringtones).
How royalty rates are determined
Royalty rates vary by format. They are set by the Copyright Royalty Board. The rates for ringtones are the same regardless of song length. Rates for downloads and physical formats are slightly higher for songs over five minutes:
For example:
0:35 = $0.131
2:35 = $0.131
4:35 = $0.131
5:00 = $0.131
5:01 to 6:00 = $0.1512 (6 x $0.0252 = $0.1512)
6:01 to 7:00 = $0.1764 (7 x $0.0252 = $0.1764)
7:01 to 8:00 = $0.2016 (8 x $0.0252 = $0.2016)
8:01 to 9:00 = $0.2268 (9 x $0.0252 = $0.2268)
What to put for the quantity
Physical productFor physical releases (CDs, vinyl, cassette 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.
Digital releasesFor digital releases (digital downloads, ringtones), 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 $19.99 $15.99For a limited time. Restrictions apply. Please contact us for details. for one song. You save money when you license multiple songs. Volume discounts are available for songs licensed together in one project.
| Number of songs | Our fee (one song)For a limited time. Restrictions apply. Please contact us for details. | Volume discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 | $19.99$15.99 | $0.00 per song |
| 6 - 10 | $18.99$15.19 | $1.00 per song |
| 11 - 20 | $17.99$14.39 | $2.00 per song |
| 21 - 49 | $16.99$13.59 | $3.00 per song |
| 50 - 99 | $15.99$12.79 | $4.00 per song |
| 100+ | $14.99$11.99 | $5.00 per song |