The platform allows artists to upload their music, which fans can download for free by providing their email address and zip code. Fans can also share the music on social media and give tips to the artists. Artists keep 80% of the tips, which are delivered to their PayPal account monthly. The platform also provides artists with the contact information of their fans, which can be uploaded to any mailing list program. In addition to music, NoiseTrade also offers free books and audiobooks in exchange for fan data. The company is completely self-funded and has had over 4,000 artists give away over 5,000,000 songs. A major html5 re-write of the service launched in Spring 2011.