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Bandcamp vs Dailymotion

Bandcamp logo

Bandcamp

Music

An artist-first music platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bandcamp bandcamp takes 15% of digital sales initially (10% after $5,000 threshold); payment processing adds 4-6% per transaction; Dailymotion no pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • They diverge on capability: Bandcamp covers Music streaming, Dailymotion covers Video hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bandcamp and Dailymotion actually diverge.

Attributes where Bandcamp and Dailymotion differ
AttributeBandcampDailymotion
Pricing modeltransactionfree
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
CategoryMusicEntertainment
Founded20082005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bandcamp

  • Music streaming
  • Downloads
  • Artist support
  • Merchandise
  • Community
  • Payment processing
  • Artist tools
  • Secure payments

Only in Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings
  • Smart-tv support

Both cover

  • Social media
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bandcamp

  • Music distribution and salesnot Dailymotion
  • Physical media salesnot Dailymotion
  • Artist monetizationnot Dailymotion

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Bandcamp
  • News contentnot Bandcamp
  • Entertainmentnot Bandcamp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bandcamp

  • Bandcamp takes 15% of digital sales initially (10% after $5,000 threshold); payment processing adds 4-6% per transaction

Dailymotion

  • No pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • Creator/publisher monetization details not found in available pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Bandcamp

Free
  • Artist PlatformFree
    • 15% revenue share on digital items initially
    • 10% revenue share after reaching $5,000 in sales
    • 10% revenue share on physical goods

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Bandcamp if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want downloads.
Bandcamp review

Choose Dailymotion if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live streaming.
Dailymotion review

Questions people ask

Is Bandcamp or Dailymotion better?
Neither clearly leads. Bandcamp starts at Free and Dailymotion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bandcamp or Dailymotion?
Bandcamp starts at Free and Dailymotion at Free.
Does Bandcamp or Dailymotion run on more platforms?
Bandcamp runs on Web, Ios, Android. Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
Can I use Bandcamp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bandcamp best used for?
Bandcamp is most often used for music distribution and sales, physical media sales, artist monetization. Of those, music distribution and sales and physical media sales are not what Dailymotion is typically brought in for.
What can Bandcamp do that Dailymotion cannot?
Bandcamp covers Music streaming, Downloads, Artist support, Merchandise. Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Websites. Both handle Social media, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bandcamp: How much commission does Bandcamp take?

15% on digital items initially, reducing to 10% once you reach $5,000 in sales. 10% on physical goods. Plus 4-6% payment processing fees per transaction. Tips are not subject to the revenue share on amounts over $100.

Source
Dailymotion: Where can I find Dailymotion pricing and monetization details?

Dailymotion's pricing and revenue-sharing information is not published on their public website. Contact Dailymotion's creator support or business team directly for current monetization rates and terms.

Source
Bandcamp: Does Bandcamp charge subscription or setup fees?

No subscription tiers or setup fees. Bandcamp uses a transaction-based revenue sharing model only.

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