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SubmitHub
Blog & playlist pitching
For selecting participating curators and pricing a track-submission shortlist.
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FM
Feature.fm
Smart links & campaigns
For giving listeners one release destination across music services.
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Chartmetric
Market intelligence
For researching artists and campaign context across data sources.
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DistroKid
Fast distribution
For delivering releases to music platforms before promotion begins.
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32 products · Alphabetical, not a performance ranking
| # | Product | Category | Price | Started | Useful for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AM  AudiomoversStream high-quality audio between collaborators. | Workflow | Check provider | — | Remote sessions |
| 2 | BC  BandcampSell music and merchandise directly to listeners. | Fan growth | Check provider | — | Direct-to-fan sales |
| 3 | BZ  BandzoogleWebsites and direct-to-fan sales built for musicians. | Fan growth | Check provider | — | Artist websites |
| 4 | BS  BeatStarsBuy, sell, and license beats from global producers. | Creation | Check provider | — | Beat marketplace |
| 5 | CM ChartmetricCross-platform music analytics and artist insights. | Analytics | Free / paid researchChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Market intelligence |
| 6 | CY  CyaniteAI-powered tagging, similarity search, and discovery. | Creation | Check provider | — | AI music tagging |
| 7 | DP DailyPlaylistsSubmit music to independent Spotify playlists. | Promotion | Check provider | — | Playlist discovery |
| 8 | DS DISCOManage, share, and pitch music from one workspace. | Workflow | Check provider | — | Catalog & pitching |
| 9 | DK DistroKidDistribute unlimited music to streaming platforms. | Distribution | Regional annual plansChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Fast distribution |
| 10 | FM Feature.fmSmart links, pre-saves, and fan marketing tools. | Fan growth | Free / paid plansChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Smart links & campaigns |
| 11 | GR  GrooverSend tracks to verified curators and receive feedback. | Promotion | €2 / standard contactChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Press & curator outreach |
| 12 | HY HypedditSmart links, download gates and music advertising workflows. | Fan growth | Free / paid plansChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Links, gates & music ads |
| 13 | LR  LANDROnline mastering, collaboration, plugins, and distribution. | Creation | Check provider | — | Mastering & release |
| 14 | LY  LayloCapture fan contacts and automate release alerts. | Fan growth | Check provider | — | Fan messaging |
| 15 | LF  LinkfireTurn listener clicks into measurable streaming actions. | Fan growth | Check provider | — | Music smart links |
| 16 | MC MasterchannelAutomated stereo and spatial audio mastering. | Creation | Check provider | — | Spatial mastering |
| 17 | MG Music GatewayCreative collaboration, sync, promotion, and distribution. | Workflow | Check provider | — | Sync & collaboration |
| 18 | MX  Musixmatch ProManage official lyrics, credits, and artist profiles. | Workflow | Check provider | — | Lyrics & credits |
| 19 | MS MusosoupOne submission connects releases with music curators. | Promotion | £42 + optional offersChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Campaign coverage |
| 20 | PP  Playlist PushConfigure a curator or creator campaign and review its reporting. | Promotion | Campaign quoteChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Playlist & creator campaigns |
| 21 | RP  ReprtoirCatalog, rights, metadata, and royalty workflows. | Workflow | Check provider | — | Music catalog ops |
| 22 | RX  Royalty ExchangeBuy and sell music royalty assets. | Royalties | Check provider | — | Royalty marketplace |
| 23 | SS  SongstatsStreaming and playlist notifications in one app. | Analytics | Check provider | — | Real-time performance |
| 24 | ST  SongtrustCollect publishing royalties around the world. | Royalties | Check provider | — | Publishing admin |
| 25 | SW SongwhipClean music links for every streaming service. | Fan growth | Check provider | — | Release links |
| 26 | SB SoundBetterFind producers, singers, mixers, and session musicians. | Creation | Check provider | — | Hire music talent |
| 27 | SC SoundchartsGlobal radio, charts, playlist, and audience monitoring. | Analytics | Check provider | — | Airplay & charts |
| 28 | SH SubmitHubSubmit music to curators, blogs, and influencers. | Promotion | Free / paid creditsChecked September 23, 2026 | — | Blog & playlist pitching |
| 29 | TC TuneCoreRelease music worldwide while keeping your rights. | Distribution | Check provider | — | Global distribution |
| 30 | UH  un:hurdMarketing tools and campaign guidance for artists. | Promotion | Check provider | — | Artist marketing |
| 31 | VB ViberateMusic data for artists, festivals, labels, and agents. | Analytics | Check provider | — | Artist discovery |
| 32 | VP  Virtual PublicistFind industry contacts, discover matching opportunities, and build personalized outreach campaigns. | Promotion | Free / $99 moChecked September 22, 2026 | — | Music PR & outreach |
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All 23 comparisons ›Features, pricing models and trade-offs across submissions, fan marketing, analytics and distribution.
SubmitHub vs Groover
Two recipient-led platforms: compare fit, feedback, and credits.
Compare features & costs →SubmitHub vs Musosoup
Choose recipients yourself or evaluate campaign coverage offers.
Compare features & costs →SubmitHub vs Playlist Push
Recipient-by-recipient pitching versus a channel campaign.
Compare features & costs →vsGroover vs Musosoup
Feedback from chosen professionals or coverage proposals.
Compare features & costs →Practical release guides
Prepare the work behind the campaign: a budget, a story, usable assets and a way to review the result.
Practical guide
Music Promotion Costs →
Plan music promotion costs across assets, submissions, advertising and software. Includes a clearly labeled illustrative budget and a spending checklist.
Practical guideA 30-Day Music Release Promotion Plan →
A practical release plan from preparation to follow-up, with weekly deliverables, a release-day checklist and a post-release review.
Practical guideHow to Pitch Music Blogs Without Sending a Generic Blast →
Research the right music blogs, choose a specific story angle, write a concise pitch and follow up with useful context.
Practical guideHow to Build an EPK for Music Press and Release Outreach →
Build an electronic press kit with a listening link, artist bio, photographs, credits and contact details. Includes an asset checklist and access tests.
Practical guideHow to Evaluate a Playlist Promotion Service Before Paying →
A practical checklist for evaluating playlist-promotion offers, deliverables, payment terms, audience fit and artificial-streaming warning signs.
Free templates to make a start
Edit in your browser, copy into your own document, or download a text file.
Free resource
Music Press Release Template →
Copy or download a free music press release template for a single, EP, or album. Includes a fictional example, pitch email, and a pre-send checklist.
Free templateMusic Pitch Email Template →
Edit, copy or download a music pitch email template with subject-line guidance, a fictional example and a respectful follow-up structure.
Free templateArtist Bio Template →
Write a factual artist biography with editable short and long templates, a fictional example and a verification checklist.
Free templateRelease Marketing Checklist →
Copy or download a release marketing checklist covering assets, distribution checks, pitching, launch day, budgets and post-release review.
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Know what needs doing, who owns it and when you will check the result.
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