Formaviva vs Beatport
A Beatport alternative you can sell on yourself
Beatport is where many DJs shop, and its charts matter. But you can only sell there through a label or a distributor. On Formaviva an invited artist or label uploads, prices and sells directly, and sends the promo to DJs from the same release page.
Facts checked · Sources
Beatport and Formaviva compared
| Question | Beatport | Formaviva |
|---|---|---|
| Fees and payouts | ||
| Your share | Set by your label or distributor deal | 90% of each sale |
| Middlemen | A label or distributor | None |
| Ownership and control | ||
| Who can sell | Labels and distributors | You, once your profile is invited |
| Pricing | Within the store's price tiers | You: per release, per track, or free |
| Listening and downloads | ||
| Before buying | Clips, or full tracks with a subscription | Full tracks, free |
| Download formats | MP3 and lossless | MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF |
| Promo and selling | ||
| Promo to DJs | Through a separate service | Campaigns to DJs, press and radio |
| Vinyl and merch | Not sold | Vinyl, cassettes, shirts, bundles |
| Community and discovery | ||
| Discovery | Charts and curated pages | Curated, invite-only electronic music |
| Social | Follow artists and labels | Follows, likes, playlists, waveform comments |
Strengths of each
Where Beatport is strong
- The DJ store most club DJs already use
- Genre charts and curated pages that move records
- A deep catalogue going back decades
- A streaming subscription that plugs into DJ software
What Formaviva adds
- Upload and sell directly, with no label or distributor in between
- Set your own price per release and per track, or give it away
- DJs hear every track in full before they buy
- Promo campaigns and vinyl sales on the same page
You don’t have to choose. Beatport reaches a huge DJ audience, so if your label distributes there, keep it. Formaviva sits alongside it: the place you send promos from, sell vinyl and lossless files directly, and see who is listening.
Questions
Can I sell on Beatport without a label?
Beatport says you need a label or a distributor that delivers to it. On Formaviva an invited artist uploads and sells directly, with no one in between.
Do DJs get lossless files on Formaviva?
Yes. Buyers choose MP3, WAV, FLAC or AIFF for every purchase and can download again whenever they like.
Can I send promos to DJs before release?
Yes. Promo campaigns send a private release to your DJs, radio and press with a personal link each, collect feedback and quotes, and email every recipient when the release goes out.
Can I be on Beatport and Formaviva at the same time?
Yes. Nothing on Formaviva is exclusive.
Ready to hear the difference?
Artist and label profiles are invite-only, which keeps the catalogue worth browsing. Listening is free for everyone.
Sources
Details about Beatport come from its own published information and reporting as of November 2026, and can change. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will correct it. Beatport is a trademark of its owner. Formaviva is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Beatport.