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LANDR
AI mastering and music distribution, sold as separate mastering, distribution and bundled Studio subscriptions
As of 1 September 2026, LANDR's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. A service that combines AI-driven audio mastering with distribution to streaming platforms, structured as several overlapping subscription lines, mastering, distribution and a bundled Studio plan, so the actual price for a given producer depends heavily on which combination they need. Softwr lists it under Music. LANDR is made by LANDR Audio, available on Web.
Overview
What LANDR does
LANDR applies machine learning models to automatically master a finished mix, adjusting loudness, EQ and dynamics to a target style, and separately distributes finished tracks to Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms while letting artists keep 100 percent of their royalties. It also bundles in sample packs, plugins and online production courses under its higher Studio tier. The pricing structure has three distinct product lines rather than one plan ladder: mastering plans from around 4 US dollars a month for unlimited lower-resolution masters up to around 25 US dollars a month for unlimited WAV and HD WAV masters, a pay-per-track option at around 9.99 US dollars for a single master outside any subscription, and separate distribution plans, Basic around 24 US dollars a year and Pro around 45 US dollars a year, that are billed independently of mastering. A producer who wants both AI mastering and distribution is usually paying for two separate subscriptions unless they buy into the bundled Studio plan. Buyers are independent musicians and producers who want to skip hiring a human mastering engineer for demos or lower-stakes releases, and who want to self-distribute without a label. The trade-off is that AI mastering, while fast and cheap, is generally regarded by working engineers as producing a less considered result than a human mastering engineer for a release meant to be a career high point, and the overlapping subscription structure makes total cost easy to underestimate.
What people use it for
- An independent producer wanting fast, low-cost mastering for demos or lower-stakes releases
- A self-releasing artist who wants distribution to Spotify and Apple Music without a label or aggregator contract
- A producer wanting to pay for a single mastered track without committing to a subscription
- An artist who wants sample packs, mastering and distribution bundled together under one Studio plan
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Where it falls short
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- Mastering and distribution are separate subscription lines, so a producer wanting both is typically paying for two products, not one, unless they specifically choose the bundled Studio plan.
- AI mastering is generally regarded by working audio engineers as producing a less considered, more generic result than a human mastering engineer for a release meant to matter to an artist career.
- The lowest mastering tier caps output at lower-resolution MP3, so getting WAV and HD WAV masters requires the more expensive Pro tier.
- Distribution plans are billed annually, which is a less flexible commitment than platforms offering month-to-month or per-release distribution pricing.
- Frequent promotional discounting on LANDR pricing makes the real ongoing renewal price harder to predict from marketing pages alone.
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Pricing
What LANDR costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Mastering Basic
$4 /mo
- Unlimited lower-resolution MP3 masters
- Digital distribution not included
Mastering Pro
$25 /mo
- Unlimited WAV and HD WAV masters
- Highest mastering resolution tier
Distribution Basic
$24 /yr
- Distribution to major streaming platforms
- Billed separately from mastering plans
Distribution Pro
$45 /yr
- Higher-tier distribution features
- 100 percent royalty retention
Capabilities
Features
AI mastering
Automated loudness, EQ and dynamics processing matched to a target style
Digital distribution
Delivers finished tracks to Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms
100 percent royalty retention
Artists keep all royalties from distributed tracks
Pay-per-track mastering
A one-off mastering option outside any subscription
Sample packs and plugins
Bundled production content on the higher Studio tier
Collaboration tools
Shared project links for feedback and version tracking
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Questions people ask
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Do mastering and distribution cost the same subscription?
No, they are billed as separate plans; a bundled Studio plan combines them along with sample packs and plugins.
Do I keep 100 percent of royalties through LANDR distribution?
Yes, artists retain full royalties from tracks distributed through LANDR.
Can I master a single track without a subscription?
Yes, a pay-per-track option is available for around 9.99 USD per master.
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