PlaylistMap vs artist.tools
artist.tools is a Spotify data platform: charts, bot alerts, search research and curator contacts. PlaylistMap does one job: it gets your song in front of the right curators, from finding them to a drafted pitch.
- Pick PlaylistMap if you want to go from your song to sent pitches fast, with each pitch drafted for you. Start with 3 free contact unlocks.
- Pick artist.tools if you want analytics, bot alerts and a large contact list. Its Artist plan is $15 a month.
- Either way, no tool can promise a placement. Curators decide.
Side by side
artist.tools prices and features checked on October 4, 2026.
| Feature | PlaylistMap | artist.tools |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A pitching tool: find curators, unlock contacts, send drafted pitches | A Spotify analytics and research platform that also has curator contacts |
| Free plan | 3 contact unlocks and a preview of the playlists that fit your song | Basic bot checks and 7 days of history; contacts need a paid plan |
| Monthly price | $9.99 (20 unlocks) or $19.99 (100 unlocks) | Artist $15, Industry $60, Developer $250 |
| Yearly price | $89.99 or $179.99 | $99, $399 or $1,980 |
| Curator contacts | 37,048 curators and 70,365 playlists, each with a contact | 158K+ curator contacts, emails and socials (its own figure) |
| Pitch writing | AI drafts a pitch for each curator who fits your song | Spotify Editorial Pitch Generator: Spotify-ready AI pitches for upcoming releases |
| Bot detection | Free one-off checker | Free basic checks; alerts on saved playlists with a paid plan |
| Analytics and history | No | 4+ years of charts on 20M+ Spotify assets |
| CSV export | No | Industry plan and up |
| Refunds | No refunds; cancel anytime | 7-day refund on paid plans |
Where artist.tools is stronger
- Much more data: charts, playlist history and Spotify search research.
- Bot alerts that keep watching the playlists you save.
- Cheaper if you need a lot of contacts: $15 a month or $99 a year.
- A 7-day refund window.
Where PlaylistMap is stronger
- Built around pitching: paste your song, see the playlists that fit, get a drafted pitch for each curator, send from Gmail.
- The free plan includes real contact unlocks.
- One unlock covers every playlist a curator runs.
- Spanish interface and Spanish-language pitches.
Free plan: 3 contact unlocks, no card. See all plans
Questions
Is artist.tools cheaper than PlaylistMap?
For heavy use, often yes. Its Artist plan costs $15 a month or $99 a year and includes curator contacts. PlaylistMap is cheaper to start: free, then $9.99 a month for 20 unlocks. It's built for pitching a release, with a drafted pitch for each curator.
Does PlaylistMap have analytics like artist.tools?
No. PlaylistMap doesn't track charts, listeners or playlist history. It focuses on finding the curators who fit your song and pitching them.
Does PlaylistMap check playlists for bots?
Yes, with a free one-off bot checker for any public Spotify playlist. artist.tools goes further with alerts that keep watching the playlists you save.
Can either tool guarantee a playlist placement?
No. Curators are independent and decide what they add. Spotify says services that claim to offer guaranteed playlist placement for money violate its terms, and they shouldn't be used.
artist.tools prices and features come from its public pricing page, checked on October 4, 2026. Prices change, so check their site before you buy. PlaylistMap numbers are live. artist.tools is a trademark of its owner, and PlaylistMap isn't affiliated with it. Spot a mistake? Email support@playlistmap.com and we'll fix it. Spotify's policy on paid placements is here.