AlbumDrop

Pricing

Private membership monetisation, priced for creators.

Choose your lane: DIY membership engine (self-serve) or Premium Launch support (white-glove). Start free, then upgrade when you need higher live release capacity and campaign tooling.

Start free. Upgrade when your releases become a revenue engine.

Dashboard revenue shows net after gateway fees + VAT.

Starter

Best for testing demand and first drops

R 0,00 per month

Keep 80% per contribution

Gateway fees + VAT apply separately.

Start free with fan support, patronage, and commissions.

  • 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 artists

R 99,00 per month

R 950,40 per year

Save 20% on annual billing

Keep 90% per contribution

Gateway fees + VAT apply separately.

Lower platform fees, richer media, and stronger growth tooling for active releases.

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

Studio

Best for serious creators building an owned fan business

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.

Scale with unlimited drops, custom domains, and owned 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.

Operate multiple artists with advanced analytics and shared 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 artists and serious releases: strategy, tier architecture, conversion tuning, and launch support.

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

Are you selling music?

No. Albumdrop is supporter monetisation; downloads are 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?

Starter includes up to 2 live releases. Upgrade to Pro when you need higher live release capacity and video-led launches.

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.