wavbee vs Madverse
wavbee vs Madverse — faster delivery, 12-hour support, and 100% royalties for less
Madverse relaunched in July 2026 with new plans that now reach 100% royalties. wavbee still wins where it counts day to day: delivery in 1-4 days (vs 7-14), support in hours (vs their advertised 5-day response window), and a cheaper path to 100% royalties — ₹2,520/yr vs ₹3,588/yr. Here's the full, verified picture.
All plans, side by side
Prices and features verified against Madverse's published pricing on 6 July 2026.
| Plan | Price | Royalties | Delivery | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist | $15/yr (₹1,080/yr) | 90% | 1–4 days | Unlimited releases · Content ID · playlist pitching · daily analytics — all included |
| Artist Pro | $33/yr (₹2,520/yr) | 100% | Under 3 days — guaranteed | Everything in Artist · priority release review |
| Label | $30/yr (₹2,520/yr) | 90% | 1–4 days | Unlimited artists & releases · revenue splits & reporting |
| Label Growth | $75/yr (₹6,250/yr) | 95% | 1–4 days, priority queue | Everything in Label · priority delivery & release review |
| Label Pro | $187.50/yr (₹15,625/yr) | 100% | Under 3 days — guaranteed | Everything in Label Growth · dedicated partnership support |
| Plan | Price | Royalties | Delivery | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free | Not published | Not published | AI cover art, Link-in-Bio, AI mastering — distribution limits not published |
| Entry tier | ₹84/month (₹1,008/yr) | 90% | Within 14 days | Unlimited releases · Content ID · 5-day support response (self-advertised) · 20% commission on social/UGC monetization |
| Creator | ₹299/month (₹3,588/yr; ₹99 first month) | 100% | Within 7 days | Unlimited releases · editorial pitching · Content ID & OAC setup · 20% commission on social/UGC monetization |
| Professional / Labels | ₹3,999/yr | 100% (per v2.0 launch announcement) | Within 7 days | Additional artist profiles · release protection · live chat support listed as 'releasing this month' |
Madverse relaunched as v2.0 on 2 July 2026; tier names and prices on madverse.co/pricing were still settling when verified on 6 July 2026. A 20% commission applies to UGC/social monetization (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) per their pricing page. Music video distribution (₹3,999/yr) and Dolby Atmos (₹999/track) are paid add-ons. Confirm current pricing on madverse.co before deciding.
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Detailed comparison
Pricing and royalties
wavbee offers 5 plans starting at ₹100/month (₹1,080/year). The Artist plan gives 90% royalties, while the Artist Pro plan at ₹250/month (₹2,520/year) gives 100% royalties — still the cheapest path to full earnings in the Indian market. Label plans start at ₹250/month for managing multiple artists.
Madverse's July 2026 relaunch improved its royalty offer: the ₹84/month entry tier keeps 90%, and the Creator tier at ₹299/month (₹3,588/year; ₹99 first month) now keeps 100%. That's a genuine upgrade — but reaching 100% at Madverse costs ₹1,068/year more than wavbee's Artist Pro, and a 20% commission still applies to social/UGC monetization on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
Content ID and YouTube monetization
Content ID is included on every wavbee plan at no extra cost. Whether you're on the ₹100/month Artist plan or the ₹750/month Label Pro plan, your YouTube Content ID is active from day one with no revenue share deducted — including on social-platform earnings.
Madverse includes Content ID on its paid tiers (from ₹84/month up). Earnings from music used in videos on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube carry a 20% Madverse commission per their pricing page — wavbee deducts nothing extra on the same earnings.
Support quality
wavbee responds within 12 hours on weekdays. Support is available via email, WhatsApp, and Instagram in English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu. You speak to real people who can help with metadata, takedowns, royalty questions, and release strategy.
Madverse's own pricing page advertises a 5-day support response time on its entry tier, ticket-based support on monthly plans, and live chat listed as 'releasing this month' on the yearly plan (as of July 2026). If support speed matters to you, compare 5 days against wavbee's 12 hours.
Indian artist features
wavbee supports 193 metadata languages including 19 Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, and 12 more). There are 29 Indian-specific genre categories. Payments are accepted via UPI, Razorpay, and net banking. Payouts go to Indian bank accounts via IMPS/RTGS and UPI.
Madverse is India-focused and understands the market well. They have a Google Play app for mobile-first users and their pricing is designed for the Indian market. However, their metadata language support is not publicly documented, and their genre categories are less granular than wavbee's.
Who should choose Madverse
Choose wavbee if you want 100% royalties at the lowest price (₹2,520/yr vs ₹3,588/yr), 1–4 day delivery instead of 7–14, 12-hour support, no commission on social/UGC earnings, and comprehensive Indian language metadata. wavbee is the better choice for artists who treat music as a career.
Choose Madverse if you want an ecosystem beyond distribution: their v2.0 platform bundles publishing administration (via Kobalt), funding access, promotional services, and an education arm ('Madverse University'). If those services matter more to you than delivery speed, support time, and price-per-royalty-point, Madverse's bundle is genuinely differentiated.
How to switch from Madverse to wavbee
Apply to wavbee
Sign up at wavbee.com/apply. Choose from 5 plans — Artist (₹100/mo, 90%) or Artist Pro (₹250/mo, 100%) for individual artists.
Upload your catalog
Re-upload your releases with the same ISRC codes and UPC barcodes. wavbee's 193 metadata language support means your regional language titles and credits transfer perfectly.
Verify delivery
wavbee delivers to 100+ platforms within 1-4 days. Since Madverse lets you keep music on stores after cancel, there's no rush — you can verify everything is live before making any changes.
Optionally cancel Madverse
Since Madverse keeps music up after cancellation, you can keep both active or cancel Madverse once you're satisfied with wavbee. No double-charging on stores.
The verdict
Madverse's July 2026 relaunch made it a stronger competitor — 100% royalty plans now exist and the platform bundles publishing, funding, and education. But the distribution fundamentals still favour wavbee: 100% royalties for ₹1,068/year less, delivery in 1–4 days instead of 7–14, support in hours instead of their advertised 5 days, and no 20% commission on social/UGC earnings. If you want the extra ecosystem services, Madverse has them; if you want your music out fast and your money whole, wavbee is the better deal — starting at ₹100/month.
Frequently asked questions
Does wavbee have a free plan like Madverse?
No. wavbee's cheapest plan is the Artist plan at ₹100/month (₹1,080/year) with 90% royalties. Madverse's post-relaunch free tier centres on creator tools (AI cover art, Link-in-Bio); its distribution limits and royalty share aren't published. wavbee's paid plans include Content ID, playlist pitching, and 12-hour support on every plan.
Is wavbee or Madverse better for Indian artists?
Both now offer 100% royalty plans — but wavbee's costs ₹2,520/year (Artist Pro) versus Madverse's ₹3,588/year (Creator), delivers in 1–4 days versus 7–14, responds in under 12 hours versus their advertised 5-day window, and takes no commission on social/UGC earnings where Madverse takes 20%. Madverse counters with publishing, funding, and education services. For pure distribution value, wavbee wins.
Can I keep my music on stores if I cancel Madverse?
Yes — Madverse lets you cancel and keep your music on stores. With wavbee, music is typically taken down after cancellation, but loyal artists with 1+ year of history may qualify for continued free distribution.
How does wavbee's support compare to Madverse?
wavbee responds within 12 hours via email, WhatsApp, and Instagram in 4 languages. Madverse's own pricing page advertises a 5-day support response time on its entry tier, with live chat listed as 'releasing this month' as of July 2026. The difference in support speed is one of the biggest reasons artists switch.