Spotify playlist submissions let you send your music to Spotify's editors or independent curators. The best submission site depends on your budget and how much outreach you want to do yourself. Start with Spotify for Artists because it is free and official. Then use a free marketplace, a paid review service, or a Spotify playlist submission directory.
This guide compares eight free and paid options. Prices and curator numbers come from each company's website and were checked in November 2026, so confirm them before you pay.
Free and paid playlist submission sites compared
| Service | Cost | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify for Artists | Free | Pitch an unreleased song to Spotify's editors | Every release |
| Delaynote | $12 once with the current offer | Directory of 12,000+ playlists that you contact directly | Artists who want their own curator list |
| SubmitHub | Limited free credits, or 1 to 4 premium credits per curator at up to $1 each | Send songs to curators through its platform | Testing songs and getting feedback |
| Groover | From about $2 per curator | Pay per contact, with credits returned if there is no reply in 7 days | A set reply window |
| Daily Playlists | Free Standard Tier, with paid options | Submit to playlists in its marketplace | Regular free submissions |
| Soundplate | Free | Submit to genre playlists | Quick free submissions |
| Musosoup | Free to apply, then a £42 campaign fee if approved | Curators make free or paid offers | Press and playlist campaigns |
| Playlist Push | Spotify campaigns from $280 | Pay for reviews from its curator network | Larger campaign budgets |
Free Spotify playlist submissions
Spotify for Artists
Pitch here first. You can pitch one song at a time, and Spotify recommends delivering your release at least 7 days before release day. Pitching in that window also gets the song onto your followers' Release Radar. Spotify says pitching does not guarantee placement.
SubmitHub standard credits
SubmitHub gives free standard credits, but you can only hold two at a time. It says about 20% of curators accept them, and those curators do not have to reply.
Daily Playlists
Its free Standard Tier sends songs to users who want submissions. It says its marketplace includes more than 18,000 playlists. Its homepage does not list prices for premium credits or the Professional Tier.
Soundplate
Soundplate lists genre playlists that take free submissions. It is a quick addition to a release checklist.
Paid Spotify playlist submissions
SubmitHub premium credits
Premium credits start at $1 and fall to $0.78 in bulk. Curators charge 1 to 4 credits. They must listen for at least 60 seconds and reply within 72 hours, or your credit comes back. SubmitHub reports an average approval rate of 32%, but it does not guarantee a placement.
Groover
Groover charges from 2 Grooviz per contact, and it lists one Grooviz as €1. Some top curators cost more. You get your credits back if a contact does not respond within 7 days. You are paying for a response, not a placement.
Musosoup
You can apply for free. If you are approved, the campaign fee is £42, and it is refunded if you receive no coverage. Curators can also make paid offers, which you can turn down.
Playlist Push
Spotify campaigns start at $280 and go to curators of more than 4,000 verified playlists. You pay for reviews, so a curator can decline and you still pay for that review. It suits a planned campaign more than an occasional single.
Spotify playlist submission directory: where Delaynote fits
Delaynote is a directory, not a submission marketplace. It lists more than 12,000 Spotify playlists whose curators have publicly invited submissions. You can filter by genre and mood, check follower history, find curator emails and submission links, and track who you have contacted.
You pay once for access and there is no fee per contact from us. Some curators accept music for free and some charge their own fee, so you choose who to contact. You send every pitch yourself, which takes more time than a marketplace.
Browse the directory to see how it works, or get full access when you are ready to contact curators.
How to submit for free
- Pitch your next unreleased song in Spotify for Artists.
- Make a list of independent playlists that recently added artists like you.
- Check each playlist description for submission instructions.
- Send a short pitch using one of our curator email templates.
- Use a free marketplace to reach more curators.
- Track who you contacted and follow up once.
For a full process, read how to find Spotify playlists to submit to.
Which option should you choose?
- No budget: use Spotify for Artists, Soundplate, Daily Playlists and manual outreach.
- Small budget and you want replies: try a few SubmitHub premium credits or Groover contacts.
- Regular releases: a one-time directory fee can cost less than paying per contact, as long as you are willing to do the outreach.
- Larger campaign budget: compare Musosoup and Playlist Push.
FAQ
Can I submit to Spotify playlists for free? Yes. You can pitch through Spotify for Artists, use free tiers on submission sites, or contact independent curators directly.
Can I pay to get on a Spotify playlist? Avoid any service that guarantees placement or streams for money. Spotify says to avoid these services. Read our guide on whether to pay for playlist submissions before you spend anything.
How many playlists should I submit to? Start with 20 to 50 close matches. A short, relevant list is easier to personalise and follow up.