KushTunes
vs Amuse.
Both have free tiers. Both take 0% on streaming royalties. The differences live in payouts, regional fit, and what you're really signing up for.
Overview
Amuse is a Sweden-based distributor with a free tier and a paid Pro subscription, known for offering record deals to free-tier artists who gain traction. KushTunes is pay-per-release, built in East Africa, with mobile money payouts and Boomplay-first delivery. Both deliver to 30+ stores in 24-48 hours.
Last updated 2026-05-28
Side-by-side
The facts, ranked.
Evidence
Five things we can actually back up.
Last updated 2026-05-28
KushTunes does not require a subscription to keep music live.
Source: Pricing model published at kushtunes.com/pricing
KushTunes takes 0% commission on streaming royalties on every plan.
Source: Royalty-statement pipeline (DSP → artist, no intermediate cut)
KushTunes supports M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and MTN MoMo payouts.
Source: Pesapal + mobile-money integrations, live in production
KushTunes delivers to Spotify in 24-48 hours, typical.
Source: Internal release-pipeline telemetry, Q1 2026
KushTunes is bootstrapped and headquartered in Kampala, Uganda.
Source: Founder Wizlox, public record on social profiles
Frequently asked
Should I switch?
Last updated 2026-05-28
Is Amuse Free really free?
Amuse offers a free tier that distributes to major DSPs with no upfront cost. It is funded by selectively offering paid record deals to artists who gain traction on the free tier. KushTunes also offers a free Starter plan (one single per year) with zero commission and free ISRC + UPC.
Amuse vs KushTunes — which is better for African artists?
For African artists, KushTunes has clearer regional fit: mobile money payouts via M-Pesa, Airtel Money and MTN MoMo, Boomplay included in default delivery, and African-language metadata support. Amuse is Sweden-based and pays via bank transfer and PayPal without mobile money rails.
Does Amuse pay in mobile money?
Amuse pays out via PayPal, bank transfer and card to supported regions. It does not support M-Pesa, Airtel Money or MTN MoMo payouts directly. KushTunes supports mobile money natively for artists in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
What does Amuse Pro give you over the free tier?
Amuse Pro is a paid subscription ($25/month or similar pricing) that adds features like faster delivery, instant payouts, advanced analytics, and access to the Amuse label-deal pipeline. The free tier covers core distribution. KushTunes is pay-per-release with no separate subscription tier.
Will Amuse offer me a record deal?
Amuse historically offered record deals to artists who gained streaming traction on the free tier — this was their main differentiator. The deal terms vary case-by-case. KushTunes is a distribution-only platform and does not offer record deals; artists keep 100% of masters and royalties.
Why would I switch from Amuse to KushTunes?
Artists switch from Amuse to KushTunes for mobile money payouts, native Boomplay delivery, African-market focus, and pay-per-release pricing without subscription tiers. Both platforms offer free tiers and 0% commission on standard distribution, so the switch is about regional fit not commission.
Can I migrate my catalog from Amuse to KushTunes?
Yes. Request takedowns from Amuse for the releases you want to migrate, then re-upload to KushTunes with your existing ISRC codes (which you own). Migration typically takes 7-21 days. Stream history and playlist placements do not transfer between distributors.
Is KushTunes faster to Spotify than Amuse?
Both Amuse and KushTunes typically deliver to Spotify in 24-48 hours on standard plans. Amuse Pro offers expedited delivery as a subscription feature; KushTunes ships at standard speed on every plan with no separate expedited tier or upcharge.
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Pay once per release. Keep all your royalties. Mobile money payouts in East Africa. No annual lock-in.