Direct-to-fan subscriptions for artists

Stop streaming for pennies. Start earning for real.

Insidr is the direct-to-fan subscription platform where your superfans pay you monthly for unreleased music, demos, behind-the-scenes access and more.

Start earning — it’s free See a real case study

Winner · Creative StartUp
of the Year · Wales 2024

Custom artist app music library screen with exclusive tracks and albums

Custom artist app home screen showing a branded music subscription experience

Unreleased · Insidrs only

Monthly estimate £526.43 from 235 paying Insidrs

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The problem

You don’t need more listeners. You need better economics.

100 fansPaying £5 a month on Insidr

Earn you more than

100,000 streamsOn Spotify and similar platforms

The maths doesn’t add up

Streaming income can be unpredictable. Monthly subscriptions give your most engaged listeners another way to support your work.

You don’t own your fans

Social platforms and algorithms control your reach. With Insidr, build a direct relationship and export your audience data.

Your unreleased music is a wasted asset

Demos, rough cuts, B-sides, voice notes and live recordings. Give your superfans a closer connection to the music they love.

The solution

Turn listeners into Insidrs.

A closer connection. A monthly income.

01
Fans subscribe to you
Your fans — your Insidrs — pay a monthly price that you set.
02
They stream your vault
Released and unreleased music, all in one dedicated app.
03
You share the inside story
Behind-the-scenes photos, videos and direct chat.
04
You build recurring income
Monthly support from the fans who want to hear more.

Kima Otung’s artist page in the Insidr app, with released and unreleased tracks and a track playing

The Insidr app · iOS & Android

Your artist dashboard

Know every fan by name.

See who’s paying and what they play. Understand your audience, track engagement and export your fan data.

Earnings you can see

Monthly estimates, paying Insidrs and a breakdown of fees.

Fan data you own

Your Insidrs, their interest and join date — available to export.

Insights that guide you

Discover what your audience listens to and build on it.

Mobile artist performance dashboard showing Insidr fan count, paying subscribers, monthly subscription estimate, and subscription growth chart

Mobile artist dashboard showing insiders, paying subscribers, interest levels, joined dates, and exportable fan data

Mobile artist dashboard showing track engagement, streams, listeners, average completion percentage, and Insidr insights

A real artist. A real result.

£15,013 generated by an independent artist.

Read the full case study

Subscriptions

£15,013

Generated in ~14 months

Paying subscribers

235

Paying monthly, directly

Fans in the app

1,556

All data exportable

Payback

~7 mo

Initial investment recovered

The maths

Give yourself a 4,000% pay rise.

The same fans can earn you over 4,000% more than streaming — without chasing algorithms or going viral.

Fans streaming your song once a day for a month

On Insidr£371.62

Fans pay £4.99 a month. You set the price.

On other streaming platforms£7.64

3,000 streams, paid per play.

With Insidr

Fans: 100
Months: 1
Subscription: £4.99
Total income: £499.00
Stripe fees (2.9% + 20p): £34.47
Our platform (20%): £92.91
Artist take-home: £371.62

Using other streaming platforms

Fans: 100
Days: 30
Streams: 3,000
Per stream: £0.004
Total income: £12.00
Spotify fees (30%): £3.60
CD Baby fees (9%): £0.76
Artist take-home: £7.64

Illustrative example. Each fan either subscribes for one month or streams your song once a day for 30 days, at £0.004 per stream. Streaming payouts vary by service, country and agreement. Figures are before tax.

What artists say

“The result has been outstanding.”

“Our listeners have been delighted by the quality of the app and the ease of use. Live concert audiences have been loudly enthused by the concept of an independent streaming app.”

Independent artist · Insidr case study

“Such a cool idea for a platform and I’m excited to see how it develops!”
Isobelle
“I hope Insidr will take over the music industry to new exciting paths.”
Davide
“This is super cool and needed. Downloaded.”
Joshua
“Thanks so much for doing this for us!”
DJ MonZ

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still unsure if Insidr is right for you? Meet the founders or get in touch.

Can I upload music that is currently on other platforms?

Yes. Your Insidrs can stream both your released and unreleased music in one place, alongside the exclusives only subscribers hear. Only upload recordings you have the rights to share.

What if I don’t have any unreleased music?

Released tracks, live recordings, behind-the-scenes stories and conversations can all help fans get closer to your work. Choose what feels valuable and sustainable for you.

I don’t feel comfortable putting unfinished music out with my name on it.

You decide what to share. There is no need to upload unfinished work. You can offer finished recordings, stories about your process, or early access to your next release.

I’m worried my fans won’t be interested.

Start with a small group of your most engaged listeners. Ask what they would value, explain what subscribing offers, and build from their feedback. You do not need every listener to subscribe.

What’s the difference between Insidr, Patreon and Bandcamp?

Insidr focuses on music listening and a direct relationship between artists and subscribing fans. The right platform depends on what you want to share and how your audience wants to support you. Explore our blog for guides to direct-to-fan platforms.

Can I create multiple subscription tiers at different prices?

Contact our support team to confirm the pricing options available for your artist account.