Can you compare Bandcamp versus DistroKid for an independent artist trying to maximize revenue from single releases?
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Fan-out diagram
The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
SEED QUERY
Can you compare Bandcamp versus DistroKid for an independent artist trying to maximize revenue from single releases?
4 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Bandcamp artist fees revenue share digital sales official 2026Google ↗
OBSERVEDReason
DistroKid pricing plans annual fee keep 100% royalties official 2026Google ↗
OBSERVEDComparison
Bandcamp subscriptions fan purchases streaming revenue artist official feesGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDReason
DistroKid streaming royalties payment fees cover song single release officialGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDConsequence
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (4)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 4 of 4 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT4 real searches · gpt-6
Bandcamp artist fees revenue share digital sales official 2026 Google ↗
DistroKid pricing plans annual fee keep 100% royalties official 2026 Google ↗
Bandcamp subscriptions fan purchases streaming revenue artist official fees Google ↗
DistroKid streaming royalties payment fees cover song single release official Google ↗
- What are Bandcamp’s fees? · get.bandcamp.help
- How much are payment processor fees for digital sales? · get.bandcamp.help
- How Much of My Earnings Does DistroKid Keep? · support.distrokid.com
- How Much Does DistroKid Cost? · support.distrokid.com
- DistroKid: Music Distribution Services · distrokid.com
- How do I get paid on Bandcamp, and how often? · get.bandcamp.help
- DistroKid · webflow-product.distrokid.com
- If I Don't Renew My DistroKid Subscription, Will My Music Stay Live in Streaming Services? · support.distrokid.com
- What Are Album Extras? · support.distrokid.com
- Subscriptions · bandcamp.com
Queries
4 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bandcamp artist fees revenue share digital sales official 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
DistroKid pricing plans annual fee keep 100% royalties official 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Comparison | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Bandcamp subscriptions fan purchases streaming revenue artist official fees OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Reason | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
DistroKid streaming royalties payment fees cover song single release official OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | Consequence | — | — | 1x of 1 |