OGRECORDS^™ vs. iGroove.
Which music distributor is worth it in 2026?

iGroove has been around since 2014 and has a decent reputation in the DACH region. OGRECORDS^™ launched in 2026 and delivers through the same enterprise infrastructure. The difference shows up in your dashboard and on your statement: 10% commission instead of 15%, and no annual fee.

iGroove takes 15%, OGRECORDS^™ takes 10%: you keep about 6% more of every euro you earn.

iGroove takes 15% commission plus an annual fee of €19 or more on the Pro plan. OGRECORDS^™ has no setup cost and no subscription, and you get up to 100% paid out. You reach the same streaming services either way. On top of that we offer the AI release optimizer, a TikTok trend monitor and payouts within 24 hours.

Every feature side by side.

24 hours vs. 30+ days.

Once the balance from our distribution partner arrives, we pay out within 24 hours, via SEPA, from $50. iGroove pays once a month. If your songs stream steadily, you get your money days or weeks sooner.

Included vs. add-on.

YouTube Content ID finds other people's videos that use your music and lets you earn from them. On OGRECORDS™ it's switched on from the start. On iGroove it costs extra.

Active sync brokerage.

OGRECORDS™ actively pitches your tracks to sync agencies for film, advertising, games and TV. iGroove has no comparable service. One sync deal can earn more than a full year of streaming.

Unlimited vs. capped.

On OGRECORDS™ you can add as many splits per release as you need. Producers, featured artists, mix engineers and label partners get their share paid into their own account automatically, each with their own statement. No spreadsheet to maintain, no bank transfers to send by hand.

Open API: yes at OG, no at iGroove.

OGRECORDS™ has a public REST API with sandbox, webhooks and versioned endpoints, open to every account at no extra cost. Build your own apps, automate your workflow or connect other tools. iGroove doesn't offer this.