Top 10 Playlist Pitching Services Worldwide (Legit & Effective)

You can pitch one unreleased track per upcoming release. You provide details like genre, mood, and a short description of the song to help Spotify editors understand it. The submission needs to be done at least 7 days before release (preferably 2-3 weeks before) so editors have time to consider it. Most submissions get no response (meaning no editorial placement), but if you do get selected, you'll typically see your song added to an editorial playlist on release day.

Free to use – it's part of the Spotify for Artists platform.

You start by filtering curators (by genre, playlist size, etc.) and then submit your track with a short pitch. SubmitHub uses two types of credits: standard (free) and premium (paid). Free submissions are possible but have limitations – curators aren't obligated to respond, and your song might sit in a slower queue. With premium credits (~$1–$3 each), curators must listen to at least 20 seconds and give feedback or playlist the song, usually within 48 hours. Each curator sets their price (often 2 credits, roughly $2). If they decline, they provide a brief reason. This model ensures you get ears on your song, though not guaranteed placement.

Free/Paid. Standard credits are free (earned by actions like approving other submissions or limited daily allotments), but for serious pitching you'll use premium credits: packages start around $6 for 5 credits (roughly $1.20 per credit) and go up (bulk packages give slight discounts). Most playlist curators charge 1–2 credits per submission, so effectively ~$2 per playlist curator review is typical.

Artists upload a song to Groover and select curators or music professionals by filtering genre, type (playlist, blog, label, etc.), and country. Each submission costs 2 Grooviz (credits), roughly €2 or $2 per curator. Curators then have 7 days to listen and respond. If they don't respond in time, your credits are refunded to try elsewhere. The response will either be constructive feedback or a positive action (like adding to a playlist, offering an opportunity, etc.). This guarantees that you get a reply one way or another, ensuring your money isn't wasted on silence.

Paid (with refund on no-response). Credits are purchased in bundles (e.g., €10 for 5 credits, etc.). So essentially $2 per curator submission. There's no monthly fee; you pay for each song send-out. Groover occasionally gives discount codes or bonus credits (for example, they've offered 10% extra with certain codes).

You purchase credits and then choose from a list of Spotify playlists/curators to submit your track to. You pitch your song directly to those curators, similar to other DIY services. Each curator sets a price in credits (often around $1-$2 each). SubmitLink guarantees a response within a week for your submissions – if a curator doesn't respond, you get your credit back. Curators on SubmitLink are vetted to ensure their playlists have real engagement, and the platform's selling point is a strict "no fake streams" policy with advanced bot-detection.

Paid. The pricing structure is roughly $10 for 5 credits to start. Essentially $2 per credit, similar to other platforms (they sometimes phrase it as $1 per submission, but the minimum pack is $10). There are larger packages if you want to pitch to many playlists. Since it's pay-per-curator, you control how much you spend – a small campaign might be $10-$20, whereas a larger push could be $50-$100 in credits.

You submit your song to Playlist Push by filling out details about genre and target audience. The service then offers your track to a selection of their curated playlist curators who specialize in your genre. Over a campaign (usually a few weeks), curators listen and decide if they'll add the song to their playlists. You receive a report at the end with which playlists added you and feedback from curators who declined. The process is fairly hands-off for the artist – Playlist Push's algorithm and team do the matchmaking. Payment is upfront, and you can choose campaign size based on how many curators you want to reach.

Paid (campaign-based). The cost can vary depending on your targeting and how many curators will hear the track. According to Playlist Push's FAQ, an average campaign costs around $450. In practice, artists have run smaller campaigns for roughly $280-$300 (reaching ~20 playlists), and larger ones can exceed $1,000 for wider reach. You can pay via credit card or Google Pay. It's flexible in that you scale your budget to target more or fewer curators.

You create a campaign for a single song. First, you specify the song (Spotify link) and select target genres to match with curators. SoundCampaign then calculates how many curators it can reach based on your budget. Campaigns run for 14 days, during which curators listen and decide to add or not. At least six curators are guaranteed to review your track in a standard campaign. After the 14-day period, you receive a report on placements and comments. If fewer than the guaranteed curators provide feedback, you can invoke the refund policy.

Paid (budget-flexible). The average campaign costs around $150. You can choose your budget, and SoundCampaign tells you how many curators that might reach. Payment is one-time per campaign, and you can run multiple campaigns for different songs.

You choose a campaign package (based on a stream count guarantee). For example, their entry package might guarantee 10,000 Spotify streams for your song. Once you sign up, the IMA team places your track into a hand-picked selection of curated playlists. They focus on SEO-optimised playlists with active followings. Over the campaign period, your song accumulates real streams. If the guaranteed number of streams isn't reached, IMA continues promoting or refunds the shortfall per policy.

Paid (with stream-based packages). Pricing starts at around $297 for a 10,000 stream campaign. Higher packages are available for more streams (e.g., 50k or 100k). While it may seem pricey, those streams are organic, often leading to algorithmic traction for the track.

You'll choose a campaign package, typically based on total playlist followers or an expected range of streams. The Moonstrive team then pitches your track internally to their network of Spotify playlists that fit your genre. They handle all placements, and you typically receive a report with each playlist plus follower counts. Campaigns can run for a few weeks. Moonstrive focuses on real engagement, so any streams you get are genuine listeners searching or browsing these well-ranked playlists.

Paid. Packages start around $69 for a smaller reach (50k total followers). Larger packages can cost $300+ and deliver thousands of streams. In one test, a ~$339 campaign generated ~25,000 streams. Price-to-stream ratios often hover around $0.01-$0.02 per real Spotify play.

You pick a package based on the scale of promotion (estimated streams or number of playlist placements). Once you submit your track and pay, Omari's team places it in their own managed playlists or partner playlists. Turnaround is quick; many see adds within days. Some packages might also include pushes via ads or social accounts. Omari only accepts clean, non-explicit tracks, which can broaden the audience but excludes certain genres.

Paid. Entry-level starts around $77, often yielding a few thousand streams. Larger tiers can run a few hundred dollars or more, promising tens of thousands of streams. Exact results vary, but the cost is typically competitive ($0.02-$0.03 per stream). The more you spend, the wider the coverage and potential streams.

They work on a package model. For example, a '100k reach' package guarantees you'll be placed in playlists whose total follower count reaches at least 100,000. After purchase, you provide your track info (Spotify link, genre, etc.), and they slot your song into relevant playlists meeting that follower threshold. Zero Risk is their assurance that if they can't fulfill that total follower reach, you get a refund or an adjustment. Placements last several weeks, usually 3–8, giving your track sustained exposure.

Paid (package-based). A 100k reach package might cost ~$350, expected to yield 8k–20k streams over the campaign. Larger packages (200k, 500k, 1M follower reach) go up in price but broaden exposure. The cost per stream is often lower than some done-for-you agencies, since the placements are guaranteed and you can track them on your own in real time.