Comparison

Freecords vs OG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Freecords

This app offers truly free music distribution for independent artists, allowing unlimited uploads to over 140 platforms without any subscription fees or royalty cuts. It also serves as a discovery platform for fans to find new music and artists to connect.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free music releases
  • 100% of streaming royalties
  • Distribution to 140+ platforms
  • YouTube Content ID included
  • Custom artist page
  • Detailed streaming analytics
  • Discovery platform for new music
Features
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The only music distributor that's actually free. No subscription fees. No hidden costs. No royalty cuts. Ever. Freecords is the all-in-one music platform built for independent artists who want to release their music worldwide without paying a dime or giving up their earnings. TRULY FREE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION Other distributors say "free" but take 15-20% of your royalties. We don't. Upload unlimited singles and albums, distribute to 140+ streaming platforms, and keep 100% of everything you earn. That's not a promotional offer — that's how Freecords works. YOUR MUSIC, EVERYWHERE Get your tracks on all major platforms: · Spotify · Apple Music · Amazon Music · YouTube Music · TikTok & Instagram · Deezer · Tidal · Boomplay · Pandora · And 130+ more worldwide YouTube Content ID and social platform monetization included at no extra cost — features other distributors charge $10-50 extra for. WHAT YOU GET → Unlimited free releases (singles, EPs, albums) → 100% of your streaming royalties → Distribution to 140+ platforms globally → YouTube Content ID included → Facebook, Instagram & TikTok delivery → Custom artist page (freecords.com/YourName) → Detailed streaming analytics and reports → Royalty splits for collaborators → Monthly payouts direct to your bank → Personal account manager → 24-hour review time → No annual fees or per-release charges BUILT FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS We believe music distribution should have zero barriers. No upfront investment. No percentage taken from your hard work. No complex pricing tiers designed to confuse you. Whether you're releasing your first single or your twentieth album, Freecords gives you the same professional distribution that major labels use — completely free. MORE THAN DISTRIBUTION Freecords is also a discovery platform where fans and fellow artists find new music. When you upload, your tracks become available for streaming within our community, helping you build an audience before your music even hits Spotify. · Get discovered by listeners who love finding new artists · Connect with other musicians in your genre · Track your growth with clear performance insights · Build your fanbase from day one HOW IS THIS FREE? Great question. We operate through brand partnerships, sponsorships from music companies, and optional supporter contributions from artists who love the platform. Distribution costs us money — but we've built a sustainable model that doesn't pass those costs to you. No venture capital pressure to monetize you. No investors demanding we take a cut of your royalties. Just a platform built by musicians who believe the old model was broken. READY TO RELEASE YOUR MUSIC? 1. Create your free account 2. Upload your tracks 3. Add your artwork and details 4. Submit for review (24 hours) 5. Go live on 140+ platforms Your music reaches the world. Your earnings stay yours. Join over 100,000 artists who've already made the switch to truly free distribution. Freecords — Music Liberation Starts Here.

About

OG

Features
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OG-RECORDS gets your music on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, Amazon and 38+ stores worldwide. You run the whole release from your iPhone or iPad. RELEASE FROM YOUR PHONE Pick your song from the Files app or iCloud Drive (WAV, FLAC, AIFF), your cover from Photos, add credits and splits, submit. The wizard walks you through 8 steps, and every song gets a technical check before release. DOLBY ATMOS Add a Dolby Atmos master (ADM BWF) to any song. The app checks the file right on your device. For Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. REPLACE A MASTER Your song is already live and you have a better version? Upload the new WAV and follow it in the app until the stores have it. AI MASTERING Pick a sound profile, compare original and master, keep only what you like. AI STUDIO Your own AI artist. You get two versions of every song to listen to, and nothing goes out before you approve it. RELEASES VIA WHATSAPP Link your account to WhatsApp. Ötzi, our AI assistant, takes your song, cover and title in the chat. Nothing is submitted until you type SUBMIT. NUMBERS YOU UNDERSTAND Streams by store and country, a forecast for the coming weeks, earnings per song. SPLITS As many collaborators per song as you want, everyone gets their share automatically. SMART LINKS + PRE-SAVE One link for every store, pre-save before release day. PLAYLIST PITCHING We send your song to the Spotify and Apple Music playlist teams. PAYOUTS By SEPA bank transfer, from a 50 USD balance. FAIR 10% commission only on what you earn. No subscription, no yearly fee. You keep 100% of your masters. In 11 languages, with Dark Mode, Sign in with Apple and Face ID. OG-RECORDS™ is a trademark of OnlineBuilders LLC. Support: info@og-records.com

Screenshots

Freecords4 screens
OG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OG at every 8 days against Freecords's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freecords ships an update every 3 months, OG every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Freecords versus OG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreecordsOG
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFreecordsOnlineBuilders LLC

In-app purchases

None

Freecords

No in-app purchases

None

OG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freecords free?
Freecords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OG free?
OG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freecords or OG have ads?
Neither Freecords nor OG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freecords or OG?
Freecords ships an update every 3 months, and OG every 8 days. Most recently, Freecords was updated on October 24, 2026 and OG on October 19, 2026.

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