TL;DR
Is Velveteen better than Bandcamp?
Velveteen is not a one-for-one Bandcamp replacement. Bandcamp is still the stronger native fan marketplace for community, collections, and merch. Velveteen is better when you want direct-sale download pages connected to DSP distribution, royalty reporting, pitching, and catalog operations in one release stack.
Label tools.
Artist price.
Everything Bandcamp charges extra for — or doesn't offer at all — comes standard. Real product, built for artists and labels running six-figure catalogs.
Vee runs your catalog
A tool-aware agent that validates metadata, pushes releases to every DSP, and answers questions about your royalties in plain English.
See every dollar, across every platform
Real-time dashboards break down earnings by DSP, track, and territory. 0% commission — you keep what you earn.
Pay collaborators automatically
Configure splits once. Producers, co-writers, and features get paid direct — no spreadsheets, no chasing.
Pitch editorial on every major DSP
Submit releases for Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube editorial — something most distributors don't offer.
FEATURE COMPARISON
See how Velveteen stacks up against Bandcamp, feature by feature.
THE REAL COST
Artist releasing 4 singles and earning $500 from direct digital sales
This is not a clean replacement comparison. Bandcamp is the stronger native fan marketplace for collections, community, and merch. Velveteen matches Bandcamp's standard 15% digital fee on Free, beats it on paid plans, and connects direct-sale download pages to the same system that handles Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, royalties, pitching, and catalog operations.
WHAT ARTISTS SAY
“It's been an absolute pleasure working with the Velveteen team, complete night and day experience. Highly recommend for artists looking to take their music to the next level!”
“I built Velveteen because independent artists deserve label-level tools without the label deal. Every feature exists because I needed it myself.”
FAQ
Common questions about switching from Bandcamp to Velveteen.
Is Bandcamp a music distributor?
No. Bandcamp says artists can sell on Bandcamp and other platforms at the same time, but it does not handle distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or other DSPs. Velveteen combines direct-sale download pages with DSP distribution.
Should I use Velveteen or Bandcamp?
Use Bandcamp when you want the strongest native fan marketplace, merch flow, fan collections, and community behavior. Use Velveteen when you want direct sales plus official DSP distribution, royalty reporting, release delivery, pitching, and catalog operations in one place. Velveteen direct-sale fees are 15% on Free, 10% on Artist, 5% on Pro, and 3% on Label; DSP royalties stay 0% commission.
What does each platform take from direct digital sales?
Bandcamp's current help docs list a 15% revenue share on digital items, dropping to 10% after $5,000 in sales if the account keeps that threshold over the past 12 months. Velveteen direct-sale fees are 15% on Free, 10% on Artist, 5% on Pro, and 3% on Label. Payment processor fees are separate on both.
Can I use Bandcamp and Velveteen together?
Yes. Bandcamp explicitly allows artists to sell music there while also making it available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. A practical setup is Velveteen for DSP delivery, royalty reporting, pitching, and connected direct-sale download pages, with Bandcamp for fans who prefer its marketplace, collections, and merch experience.