Question 1

How is dropme.music different from Bandcamp or Beatport?

Accepted Answer

dropme.music beats Bandcamp on fees (you keep 85–90% vs Bandcamp's 85%), but with key advantages: 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 10% platform fee + Stripe payment processing fees (€0.05 + 5% for sales under €5, €0.25 + 1.9% for sales €5-150). You keep approximately 85–90% 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

Who handles VAT for sales?

Accepted Answer

Artists are responsible for declaring and remitting any applicable VAT in their country. Dropme.music does not collect or remit VAT on behalf of artists.

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