Dynamoi vs Sentric: 20% Commission vs Free Publishing
Sentric offers active sync licensing with placements in John Wick, EA Sports, and Just Eat. Dynamoi offers free publishing at 0% commission vs 20%, plus managed campaigns across three ad platforms and distribution to 150+ stores. Mechanical and performance royalties pay much less per stream than master recording royalties, which is why publishing admin is worth the time — Dynamoi includes it free with 100% writer's share retention.
As of 2026, Sentric is the stronger choice for artists whose top priority is sync licensing — real placements in film, TV, ads, and games with a dedicated sync team. Dynamoi is the better choice for professional artists with 10,000+ monthly listeners who want zero-commission publishing administration (0% vs Sentric’s 20%), managed ad campaigns on Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, and distribution to 150+ stores in one platform. The trade-off: Dynamoi does not offer sync licensing.
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Managed campaigns, smart-link routing, distribution, and publishing administration in one workflow.
Sentric vs Dynamoi: Feature Comparison in 2026
Read this as a decision matrix, not a spreadsheet.
Not offered (publishing only)
Free, every release, every seat
Not offered (publishing only)
Indexed in 8 locales on dynamoi.com (hreflang + JSON-LD MusicRecording)
20% of Royalties (80/20 Split)
0% — Completely Free
Active Pitching (Film, TV, Games)
Not Offered
Yes — Global Collection
Yes — Global Collection
Yes — Global Collection
Yes — Global Collection
Not Offered
150+ Stores (10% Commission)
Not Offered
Managed (Meta + YouTube + TikTok)
Free (20% Commission on Collections)
Free Smart Links / $25/month Starter + campaign-spend billing for managed marketing
The Dynamoi Advantage
What you gain when publishing, distribution, and campaigns live in one platform.
Free smart links for your full catalogue
Paste your Spotify URL — Dynamoi builds a hosted smart-link page for every release in your catalogue. Free, every artist, every team seat, no paid plan required. Pixel injection, custom themes, real analytics.
Free Publishing: 0% vs 20% in 2026
Sentric takes 20% of every royalty dollar it administers. At $10,000/year in publishing revenue, that’s $2,000 to Sentric. Dynamoi’s publishing administration is completely free — 0% commission, 100% writer’s share.
Managed Campaigns on 3 Platforms
Sentric is publishing-only. Dynamoi manages ad campaigns across Meta, YouTube, and TikTok with shared ad accounts. Starter starts managed advertising billing — Dynamoi runs your campaigns end-to-end across Meta, YouTube, and TikTok, with a $50 launch credit.
Distribution Included
Sentric doesn’t distribute recordings. With Dynamoi, you get distribution to 150+ stores at 10% commission alongside free publishing — no need for a separate distributor.
Where Sentric Wins
We respect Sentric. Here’s where they genuinely lead:
- Active sync licensing with real placements in John Wick 4, EA Sports FC 24, Barbie, and major brand campaigns
- Established UK presence with strong relationships across European collection societies
- YouTube Content ID monetization included in their publishing administration
- A dedicated sync team that actively pitches your music to supervisors for film, TV, ads, and games
If sync licensing is your top priority, Sentric deserves serious consideration — their placements speak for themselves. Dynamoi is for when zero-commission publishing and managed growth matter more than sync.
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How to choose between Dynamoi and Sentric
Decide whether sync or savings is your priority
If sync licensing placements in film, TV, ads, and games are your top goal, Sentric’s dedicated sync team and proven placements make them the stronger choice. If saving 20% on every royalty dollar matters more, Dynamoi’s free publishing administration keeps 100% of your writer’s share.
Assess whether you need more than publishing
Sentric is publishing-only — no distribution, no marketing. If you need distribution to 150+ stores and managed ad campaigns on Meta, YouTube, and TikTok alongside publishing, Dynamoi bundles everything in one platform.
Check your eligibility and calculate costs
Dynamoi requires 10,000+ monthly Spotify listeners. Sentric has no listener threshold. Calculate your annual publishing revenue and multiply by 20% to see what Sentric’s commission costs you. If that number is significant, Dynamoi’s 0% commission saves real money.
Questions artists ask before switching
Is Dynamoi or Sentric better for independent artists? +
It depends on your priorities. Sentric is the better choice if sync licensing is your top goal — they actively pitch your music for placements in film, TV, ads, and games with real results (John Wick 4, EA Sports FC 24). Dynamoi is the better choice if you want zero-commission publishing administration, managed marketing campaigns, and distribution in one platform.
How much does Sentric’s 20% commission actually cost me? +
Sentric takes a 20% commission on all royalties it administers (80/20 split). At $10,000/year in publishing revenue, that’s $2,000/year going to Sentric. Over three years, that totals $6,000. Dynamoi’s publishing administration charges 0% commission — you keep 100% of your writer’s share.
How does Sentric’s sync licensing compare to Dynamoi? +
Sentric’s sync pitching is a genuine strength. They’ve placed music in John Wick 4, Barbie, EA Sports FC 24, Samsung, and Just Eat campaigns. Their dashboard includes sync briefs you can apply to directly. Dynamoi does not offer sync licensing — our focus is distribution, publishing administration, and managed paid marketing.
Can I switch from Sentric without losing my royalty registrations? +
Yes. You retain 100% of your copyright with Sentric. Give 28-day notice via email, and Sentric will de-register its representation at collection societies. Publishing society transfers take 8–10 months industry-wide. Your royalties continue flowing during the transition.
Does Sentric offer music distribution? +
Sentric is a publishing administrator — they do not distribute your recordings to streaming platforms. You need a separate distributor for that. Dynamoi bundles distribution (150+ stores, 10% commission) with free publishing administration and managed ad campaigns.
How does Dynamoi pricing work? +
Dynamoi’s distribution is free with a 10% commission on streaming revenue and no upfront fees. Managed advertising starts with Starter at $25/month, $50 launch campaign credit, and daily campaign-spend billing as campaigns run across Meta, YouTube, and TikTok. Publishing administration is included free.
How often does Sentric pay, and is there a minimum threshold? +
Sentric issues statements quarterly (January, April, July, October) with a £40 minimum payment threshold. If your balance is below the threshold, it rolls over. Dynamoi has no minimum payment threshold for publishing royalties.
Can I use Dynamoi and Sentric together? +
Yes. If you have 10,000+ monthly Spotify listeners, you can use Dynamoi for distribution, publishing, and managed campaigns while keeping Sentric for sync licensing. However, you cannot have two administrators registered for the same works at the same time — so you’d use Dynamoi for publishing on new releases and Sentric for sync on your existing catalog.