Formaviva vs Audiomack
An Audiomack alternative for electronic music
Audiomack is a free, open platform with real reach, especially in hip-hop and Afrobeats. Formaviva is built for alternative electronic music, and pays artists through sales from the very first one.
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Audiomack and Formaviva compared
| Question | Audiomack | Formaviva |
|---|---|---|
| Fees and payouts | ||
| Earning from plays | After 2 uploads, 25 followers, 1,000 plays | Streaming is free to listeners |
| Fans paying directly | Supporters: 85% after fees | Sales, merch, tips: 90% |
| Payout timing | Net 90 days | To PayPal or a bank account |
| Ownership and control | ||
| Who can publish | Anyone | You, once your profile is invited |
| Listening and downloads | ||
| Uploads | Free and unlimited | Free and unlimited |
| Owning the music | Offline in the app | MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF |
| Promo and selling | ||
| Promotion | Charts and editorial playlists | Campaigns to DJs, press and radio |
| Community and discovery | ||
| Catalogue | Open, many genres | Curated, invite-only electronic music |
Strengths of each
Where Audiomack is strong
- Free, unlimited uploads, open to anyone
- Strong audiences in hip-hop and Afrobeats
- Supporters, a way for fans to back a release
What Formaviva adds
- Earn from the first sale, with no follower or play threshold
- Keep 90% of each sale
- Lossless downloads, vinyl and merch
- Promo campaigns to DJs, press and radio
You don’t have to choose. If your audience is on Audiomack, stay there for reach. Formaviva is where electronic listeners and DJs come to buy.
Questions
Is there a minimum before I can earn on Formaviva?
No. Every sale pays, from the first one. Formaviva keeps a standard 10%.
Is uploading free?
Yes, and unlimited, once your artist or label profile is invited.
Can I keep my Audiomack?
Yes. Nothing on Formaviva is exclusive.
Ready to hear the difference?
Artist and label profiles are invite-only, which keeps the catalogue worth browsing. Listening is free for everyone.
Sources
Details about Audiomack come from its own published information and reporting as of November 2026, and can change. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will correct it. Audiomack is a trademark of its owner. Formaviva is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Audiomack.