How do I upload music to Deezer?

Through a distributor like OGRECORDS™. Deezer doesn't accept releases from independent artists directly.

How much does Deezer pay per stream?

Deezer doesn't pay a fixed amount. It shares revenue according to its artist-centric model. On average the rate is similar to Spotify's, and artists with an active audience benefit more.

How long does it take for my song to appear on Deezer?

Usually a few business days after our review and delivery. Plan at least one week ahead.

What is Deezer for Creators?

Deezer's platform for artists: claim your profile, manage your artist page and see stats for your songs.

What does it cost to release on Deezer?

No fixed costs. We keep 10% of your Deezer earnings, and all rights stay with you.

DEEZER · RELEASE MUSIC

Release music on Deezer strong in Europe and Brazil.

Deezer is especially popular in France, Brazil and Germany, and many listeners know its personalized playlist Flow. Artists release there through distributors. With OGRECORDS^™ your song goes out to Deezer and every other store from one upload, without a subscription.

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10% revenue share, no subscription
ISRC & UPC included
You keep your masters

Delivery time after approval: 2–5 business days
Deezer
Estimate per stream: ≈ $0.0035
≈ $3.50 per 1,000 streams, gross
Our commission: 10%
Revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
Master rights: 100%
always stay with you

How does my song get on Deezer?

You create your release in the wizard, we assign an ISRC and UPC, check the files and deliver on your chosen date. After approval, Deezer usually processes new releases within a few business days.

Flow and recommendations

Flow is Deezer's endless personal mix of favorite songs and new tracks. As on other platforms, listener signals decide whether a song shows up there: full listens, favorites, repeats. A release that gets its first listeners from your own community therefore has better chances than one that comes out without promotion.

The artist-centric model

Deezer has reworked its payout model in favor of artists with a real audience. Artists who regularly reach a minimum number of streams from different listeners are weighted more, and songs people actively search for count more than background music that plays by chance. For you, that means fans who look for you on purpose are especially valuable on Deezer.

Deezer for Creators

With Deezer for Creators you claim your artist profile, manage photo and bio and see how your songs are doing. Deezer streams also show up in your OGRECORDS^™ dashboard, next to Spotify and Apple Music.

STEP BY STEP

5 steps to get your song on Deezer

01
Sign up for free
Create an account, sign the distribution agreement online, verify your identity. You set up Deezer for Creators only after delivery.
02
Upload track and artwork
WAV, FLAC or AIFF, artwork from 3000 × 3000 pixels. The quality check reports errors before delivery.
03
Add metadata and credits
Title, artist, genre, language and songwriters. The language helps Deezer recommend your song to the right listeners.
04
Pick stores and date
Deezer is preselected along with every other store. If you have listeners in France or Brazil, definitely keep it in. The release date has to be at least five business days out.
05
Submit and claim your profile
After delivery you claim your profile in Deezer for Creators.

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EARNINGS

How much do streams on Deezer pay?

Deezer shares revenue from subscriptions and ads according to its artist-centric model. The figures below are averages. Artists with a real, active audience tend to be above them.

Streams	Estimate (gross)
1,000	≈ $3.50
10,000	≈ $35.00
100,000	≈ $350.00
1,000,000	≈ $3,500.00

Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.

GET MORE OUT OF IT

How to get more out of Deezer

Encourage active search

Link Deezer directly with a smart link instead of just sending fans "everywhere". Targeted plays count more.

Know the markets

France and Brazil are Deezer strongholds. If you have listeners there, mention Deezer prominently in your promo.

State AI use correctly

Deezer labels AI-generated content. State how much AI is in your song honestly in the wizard. False information puts the release at risk on every platform.

Complete your profile

A photo and bio in Deezer for Creators get your profile clicked more often in search results.

Ready for Deezer?

Your account is set up in a few minutes, then the release wizard walks you through every step.

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FAQ

Common questions about Deezer

How do I upload music to Deezer?: Through a distributor like OGRECORDS^™. Deezer doesn't accept releases from independent artists directly.
How much does Deezer pay per stream?: Deezer doesn't pay a fixed amount. It shares revenue according to its artist-centric model. On average the rate is similar to Spotify's, and artists with an active audience benefit more.
How long does it take for my song to appear on Deezer?: Usually a few business days after our review and delivery. Plan at least one week ahead.
What is Deezer for Creators?: Deezer's platform for artists: claim your profile, manage your artist page and see stats for your songs.
What does it cost to release on Deezer?: No fixed costs. We keep 10% of your Deezer earnings, and all rights stay with you.

ONE UPLOAD, ALL STORES

Besides Deezer, your release lands in every other store

The same upload delivers to every platform in the network. Here are the guides for the most important ones.

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