Formaviva vs Traxsource
A Traxsource alternative you sell on directly
Traxsource has long been a home for house and its neighbours, and DJs trust its curation. Formaviva gives artists and labels their own storefront for electronic music, with full-length listening, vinyl and promo tools on the same page.
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Traxsource and Formaviva compared
| Question | Traxsource | 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 | The label, within the store's pricing | You: per release, per track, or free |
| Listening and downloads | ||
| Before buying | Clips | Full tracks, free |
| Download formats | MP3, WAV, AIFF | 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 | Genre charts and staff picks | Curated, invite-only electronic music |
| Social | Follow artists and labels | Follows, likes, playlists, waveform comments |
Strengths of each
Where Traxsource is strong
- Deep roots in house, soulful, deep and tech house
- A loyal DJ audience with accounts already set up
- Lossless downloads
- Curated charts and staff picks
What Formaviva adds
- Upload and sell directly, with no distributor in between
- Set your own price per release and per track
- DJs hear every track in full before they buy
- Promo campaigns and vinyl on the same page
You don’t have to choose. If your distributor delivers to Traxsource, keep it there. Formaviva adds a direct store you control, with vinyl and promo in the same place.
Questions
Can I sell lossless files on Formaviva?
Yes. Buyers choose MP3, WAV, FLAC or AIFF for every purchase.
Do I need a distributor?
No. Once your profile is invited you upload and price your own releases.
Can I be on both?
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 Traxsource 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 Spotted something out of date?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. Traxsource is a trademark of its owner. Formaviva is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Traxsource.