Question 1

How is dropme.music different from Bandcamp or Beatport?

Accepted Answer

dropme.music offers similar revenue share to Bandcamp (you keep ~80% vs Bandcamp's 85%), but with key advantages: automatic EU VAT handling, instant daily payouts via Stripe Connect, no artist subscription fees, and support for tips/extras. Unlike Beatport which targets DJs and electronic music, we're built for all independent artists selling directly to fans.

Question 2

How much does it cost to sell music on dropme.music?

Accepted Answer

Free to upload. We charge 15% platform fee + Stripe payment processing fees (€0.05 + 5% for sales under €5, €0.25 + 1.9% for sales €5-150). You keep approximately 80% of each sale.

Question 3

How quickly do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Payments are processed daily via Stripe Connect. Once processed, funds are transferred directly to your Stripe account and follow Stripe's standard payout schedule (typically 2-7 days).

Question 4

What file formats can I sell?

Accepted Answer

Buyers receive both MP3 (320kbps) and FLAC (lossless) versions of every track they purchase.

Question 5

Do I need approval to start selling?

Accepted Answer

You need to complete Stripe Connect onboarding (identity verification) to receive payments. Once approved by Stripe, you can start selling immediately.

Question 6

Is VAT handled automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we automatically calculate and collect EU VAT based on the buyer's location using Stripe Tax.

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