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# Tools to Manage Your Publishing – With or Without a Publisher
- URL: https://blog.nexatunes.com/tools-to-manage-your-publishing-with-or-without-a-publisher/
- Published: 2025-05-29T13:54:28.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-29T13:54:28.000Z
- Description: If you’re an independent artist writing and releasing your own music, chances are you don’t need a full publishing deal – at least not right away. But you still need to make sure your songs are properly registered, royalties are being collected, and no one else claims what’s yours.
- Author: NexaTunes Distribution
- Tags: Rights & Publishing

**A practical guide to help you collect your royalties and protect your rights**

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## **Why You Might Not Need a Traditional Publisher**

If you’re an independent artist writing and releasing your own music, chances are you **don’t need a full publishing deal** – at least not right away.

But you still need to **make sure your songs are properly registered**, royalties are being collected, and no one else claims what’s yours.

Today, there are several services and tools that help you:

- Register your works with performance rights organizations (PROs like GEMA, ASCAP, BMI, etc.)
- Collect publishing royalties globally
- Handle sync licensing
- Track and manage your compositions across territories

Let’s look at the most common tools – what they do, what they cost, and what to watch out for.

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## **🔧** [**Songtrust**](https://www.songtrust.com/?ref=blog.nexatunes.com)

One of the most popular tools for DIY artists and songwriters.

- Global royalty collection (works with over 60 PROs)
- You keep 100% ownership of your compositions
- Includes YouTube Content ID and sync support
- One-time setup fee (approx. $100), plus 15% commission

✅ Best for: songwriters who want to stay independent and still collect worldwide

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## [**Sentric Music**](https://www.sentric.com/?ref=blog.nexatunes.com)

Sentric offers flexible publishing admin options, including short-term contracts.

- Worldwide royalty collection
- Sync pitching and placement opportunities
- Quick registration with most major PROs
- Standard commission: 20–25%

**Best for**: artists looking for sync access without long-term commitment

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## [**Soundreef**](https://www.soundreef.com/?ref=blog.nexatunes.com)

Alternative rights management and royalty collection outside the traditional PRO system.

- Real-time tracking and transparent payouts
- Mostly active in specific regions (e.g., Italy, Spain)
- Not compatible with GEMA, ASCAP, etc.

**Best for**: artists working outside traditional systems, looking for transparency

**Not ideal** if you’re already registered with a traditional PRO

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## **What About NexaTunes?**

NexaTunes does **not include publishing by default**, but it supports a smart and transparent setup for managing rights:

- If you’re a label or artist with your own publishing setup, you can **enter your publisher details during onboarding (LCD Code in settings)**
- If not, NexaTunes ensures your publishing rights are **properly routed through external systems**, so that nothing gets lost
- In that case, publishing income will appear in your royalty statements as **“third-party collection”**, clearly separated from master earnings
- Your ownership stays untouched – NexaTunes just keeps the structure clean and traceable

Ideal for labels and artists who want flexible, no-hassle distribution while keeping control of their publishing decisions.

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## **Summary**

If you don’t have a publisher, you still need a plan.

Whether you go with Songtrust, Sentric, or manage things yourself, **make sure your songs are properly registered**.

Missing metadata = missing money.

Publishing is about visibility, transparency, and long-term income.

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> *For a deeper dive into publishing structures and rights management, see our* [*publishing insights here*](https://blog.nexatunes.com/tag/rights-publishing/)*.*

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