UnitedMasters does not explicitly limit the distribution of music created using AI tools at this time. However, all releases must follow their terms of service and content guidelines. Important restrictions apply: AI-generated content cannot include voice clones of real people without permission, and fully AI-generated material (both vocals and instrumentals) is excluded from Meta and TikTok distribution.

What Is UnitedMasters' AI Music Policy?

According to UnitedMasters' support documentation:

No explicit ban. UnitedMasters does not currently prohibit AI-generated music from their platform.

Standard guidelines apply. All AI content must comply with their terms of service and release guidelines.

Content restrictions exist. Using AI-generated voices from TV/movie characters or AI beats imitating popular samples from major artists will result in rejection.

What Are the Platform-Specific Restrictions for AI Music?

Warning Fully AI-generated material (vocals AND instrumentals) is excluded from Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok delivery.

According to UnitedMasters' platform eligibility guidelines, fully AI-generated content will not be delivered to Meta platforms or TikTok. If content doesn't meet these eligibility requirements, UnitedMasters will either not deliver it or remove previously delivered content.

Platform	AI Music Status
Spotify	Accepted with guidelines
Apple Music	Accepted with guidelines
Amazon Music	Accepted with guidelines
Meta (FB/IG)	Excluded if fully AI
TikTok	Excluded if fully AI

This creates a significant limitation for creators whose social media presence is central to their promotion strategy.

What Is UnitedMasters' Blueprint AI Feature?

Interestingly, UnitedMasters has embraced AI in other ways through their Blueprint AI feature:

"Blueprint AI is an 'AI-powered music career coach' that offers artists release plans, marketing insights and other tips."

Blueprint AI provides personalized, actionable strategies using artist data and insights from UnitedMasters' A&R and marketing teams. This is available for SELECT members and demonstrates UnitedMasters' comfort with AI as a tool, even while restricting certain AI-generated content.

What Are the Brand Partnership Considerations?

UnitedMasters is known for brand partnership opportunities (NBA, ESPN, etc.). For AI music creators:

Unclear eligibility. There's no public information about whether AI-generated music qualifies for brand sync opportunities.

Authenticity matters. Brand partnerships typically emphasize artist identity and authenticity, which may be harder to establish with AI-generated content.

SELECT program. The premium membership program may have additional requirements not publicly disclosed regarding AI content.

How UnitedMasters Compares

Feature	UnitedMasters	DistroKid	TuneCore
AI Music Accepted	Yes, with limits	Yes	No (100% AI)
Free Tier	Yes	No	No
Meta/TikTok for AI	No	Yes	N/A
Explicit Policy	Moderate	Clear	Strict

UnitedMasters occupies a middle ground: they don't ban AI music outright, but the Meta and TikTok exclusions create meaningful limitations that DistroKid doesn't impose.

What Are UnitedMasters' Pricing and Tiers?

UnitedMasters offers free distribution with optional SELECT membership for premium features. For AI creators:

Free tier. Basic distribution to major platforms (with AI content exclusions noted above)

SELECT membership. Additional features, but unclear if AI content receives different treatment

The free tier makes UnitedMasters accessible for testing AI content performance, though the platform exclusions limit social media potential.

What Are the Best Practices for AI Music on UnitedMasters?

Avoid voice cloning. Never use AI to replicate real people's voices without explicit permission.
Don't imitate famous samples. AI-generated beats that closely resemble copyrighted material will be rejected.
Plan for exclusions. If Meta and TikTok are important to your strategy, consider DistroKid as an alternative.
Follow standard guidelines. AI music must meet the same quality and metadata standards as any other content.
Consider hybrid content. Content that's only partially AI-generated may have fewer restrictions than fully AI-generated material.

What Is the Artist Independence Question?

UnitedMasters' brand centers on artist ownership and independence. How this philosophy applies to AI music creators remains unclear. The platform was built for human artists developing careers, and AI music may not align with their core mission regardless of technical policy.

For creators committed to AI music, DistroKid's explicit AI-friendly stance may be a better cultural fit, even if UnitedMasters technically permits the content.