AlbumDrop

Pricing

Choose the tools that help your community grow.

Start with a free Drop, then upgrade when you need more live releases, richer supporter experiences, and greater control over how your community connects with you.

Start free. Grow your plan as your supporter community grows.

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Starter

Best for starting your first supporter community

R 0,00 per month

Keep 80% per contribution

Gateway fees + VAT apply separately.

Publish your first Drops and give listeners a direct place to follow, support, and return.

  • 80% per contribution
  • Landing pages + supporter contributions
  • Commission requests + thank-you downloads
  • Receipts, basic analytics, pixels
  • 2 free live drops
Start free

Pro

Best for active independent musicians and DJs

R 99,00 per month

R 950,40 per year

Save 20% on annual billing

Keep 90% per contribution

Gateway fees + VAT apply separately.

Grow returning support with richer media, supporter exports, and more live Drops.

  • 15 live albums + 15 live mixes
  • Supporter email export
  • Video uploads + premieres
  • New drop notifications + priority processing
Upgrade to Pro

Studio

Best for established communities ready for more control

R 249,00 per month

R 2 390,40 per year

Save 20% on annual billing

Keep 90% per contribution

Gateway fees + VAT apply separately.

Give your community a fully branded home with unlimited Drops, custom domains, and direct checkout controls.

  • Keep 90% per contribution (93% with BYO gateway)
  • Unlimited live albums + live mixes
  • Custom domain + supporter email export
Upgrade to Studio

Labels

Best for labels, managers, and collectives

R 1 499,00 per month

R 14 390,40 per year

Save 20% on annual billing

Keep 90% per contribution

Gateway fees + VAT apply separately.

Grow supporter communities across multiple artists with shared access, advanced insights, and billing controls.

  • 10% platform fee
  • Multi-artist/team features
  • Includes support credits
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Support credits

Self-serve is included. Human help is optional.

  • 1 credit = 15 minutes of human help.
  • R75 / $4 per credit.
  • Bundles: 10 credits R650 / $35, 25 credits R1,500 / $80.
  • Used for page tweaks, pixel setup, payout issues, urgent fixes.

Premium Launch lane (white-glove)

For established musicians, DJs, and serious releases: community strategy, membership design, launch tuning, and hands-on support.

  • Launch setup: R3,500 - R30,000+ depending on scope.
  • Optional add-ons: pixel setup, supporter journey tuning, copy, creative support, launch analytics.
  • Optional short-term revenue share for managed campaigns.
  • Best for teams optimizing launch ROI.
Book a Premium Launch call

FAQ

Are you selling music?

No. AlbumDrop helps musicians and DJs build direct supporter relationships; downloads are optional thank-you perks.

How are platform fees applied?

Platform fees are charged per support payment based on your plan.

How long does Starter stay live?

Package limits and release capacity depend on the current plan configuration. Check the pricing cards above for the latest package details before you publish.

Why show ZAR first?

AlbumDrop is priced for South African artists first, with room to support global fans.

Do you store supporter emails?

Only with consent. You can export your supporter list on Pro.

Can fans stream instead?

Yes. Streaming is always available; downloads are optional perks.

Do you offer done-for-you launches?

Yes. The Premium Launch lane is a white-glove service for teams that want strategy and launch execution support.