Moffer vs Bandcamp
Both platforms support independent artists with direct-to-fan sales. Here's how Moffer gives artists more value.
Artist Payout Comparison
Moffer's 92% payout via USDC / 89% via card means artists keep more of every sale than Bandcamp's ~85%.
| Feature | Moffer | Bandcamp |
|---|---|---|
| Artist payout on sales (crypto) | 92% | ~85% |
| Artist payout on sales (card) | 89% | ~85% |
| Platform fee (crypto) | 8% | ~15% |
| Platform fee (card) | 11% | ~15% |
| Direct artist payments | ||
| Crypto/USDC payments | ||
| Real-time revenue splits | ||
| Public play stats | ||
| RSS release feeds | ||
| Public API for developers | ||
| Tag-based discovery | ||
| Direct messaging to artists | ||
| Curator revenue sharing | ||
| Streaming free | ||
| Buy to own downloads | ||
| No subscription required | ||
| Tip artists directly | ||
| Public artist profiles |
Why Artists Choose Moffer
Higher Payouts
92% via USDC or 89% via card vs Bandcamp's ~85%. On a $10 sale, that means $0.70-$7.20 more in your pocket.
Direct Messaging
Connect with fans directly without social media algorithms. Fans can message you, and you control who can reach you.
Curator Revenue
When someone buys a track from your playlist, you earn automatically. Build playlists, discover music, get paid.
Real-Time Revenue Splits
Define collaborator percentages once. Every sale automatically distributes to each person's wallet — no invoicing, no chasing payments.
Developer API
Build with our public API. Create and manage artists, tracks, and releases programmatically — integrate with your own tools.
Crypto Native
Pay with USDC on Base — fast, cheap transactions. Fans can support you with crypto, and you receive it directly.
What Both Platforms Offer
- Stream entire catalog free
- Buy to own downloads (yours forever)
- No subscription required
- Public artist profiles
- Tag-based music discovery
- Embeddable player widgets
- Social sharing features
- QR codes for live shows