CreateBase vs. The Alternatives

    How does CreateBase stack up against other music royalty and publishing admin platforms? We compared them honestly.

    vs. Mogul

    CreateBase vs Mogul: Which Recovers More of Your Royalties?

    CreateBase and Mogul both fix missing music royalties — but they work very differently. See the full feature, pricing, and results comparison before you choose.

    vs. Kobalt / KOSIGN

    CreateBase vs Kobalt / KOSIGN: Music Royalty Recovery Compared

    Kobalt's KOSIGN takes 20% of all your royalties. CreateBase only takes a share of what we recover. See which publishing admin model works better for your catalog.

    vs. Songtrust

    CreateBase vs Songtrust: Publishing Administration Compared

    Songtrust charges an upfront fee plus 15% of royalties, forever. CreateBase takes a share of what we actively recover. Here's how they compare for independent artists.

    vs. Songtrust Alternatives

    5 Songtrust Alternatives for Independent Artists in 2026

    Songtrust charges an upfront fee plus 15% of royalties permanently. Here are five alternatives — from DIY PRO registration to full publishing administration — and who each is best for.

    vs. Publishing Administration

    DistroKid vs. a Publishing Administrator: What's the Difference?

    DistroKid collects master recording revenue. A publishing administrator collects performance royalties, mechanicals, and neighboring rights. Most independent artists need both — here's why.

    vs. TuneRegistry Alternatives

    TuneRegistry Alternatives: What Else Manages Your Music Metadata

    TuneRegistry helps artists organize their metadata — ISRCs, ISWCs, and registration records. Here's how it compares to other metadata management tools and publishing administrators.