PlaylistMap vs PlaylistLookup
Flat directory access or per-curator unlocks: that is the choice between these two contact databases. PlaylistLookup sells unlimited searches of a directory of publicly posted curator contacts for a flat $6.95 a month, with 2 free searches a week and a 7-day refund on the first purchase. PlaylistMap meters curator unlocks across 70,365 playlists from 37,048 curator records (counted live), shows each playlist's followers, freshness and integrity score first, and drafts a pitch you send from your own email. PlaylistLookup's pages checked on October 24, 2026.
- Pick PlaylistMap if you want each playlist's follower count, freshness and integrity score shown before you spend, a pitch drafted per curator, and a Spanish interface. Eligible new accounts start with 3 one-time free unlocks (not in a few paid-only countries), then $9.99 a month.
- Pick PlaylistLookup if you want $6.95-a-month flat access to a large directory with unlimited searches, included health checks, radio and label contacts on its Pro plan, and you'll do your own evaluating and writing.
- Either way, no tool can promise a placement. Curators decide.
Side by side
PlaylistLookup prices and rules checked on October 24, 2026. PlaylistMap numbers are live.
| Feature | PlaylistMap | PlaylistLookup |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A curator-contact database with AI-drafted pitches and per-playlist checks; you send the emails | A searchable directory of Spotify playlists with the contact details their curators publish; you write and send |
| Free tier | 3 one-time contact unlocks for eligible new accounts (not in a few paid-only countries), no card; the song-match preview is free everywhere | 2 searches a week, each showing contacts for the first 6 results; 1 playlist health check a month; no card |
| Price | $9.99 a month (20 unlocks) or $19.99 (100 unlocks); yearly $89.99 or $179.99 | Basic $6.95 a month or $54.95 a year (15 health checks a month); Pro $11.95 a month or $95.95 a year (50 checks, plus radio-station and record-label contacts) |
| The meter | One credit per curator unlocked; one unlock opens every playlist that curator runs | Unlimited searches and full contact details on every result on paid plans; health checks metered monthly |
| Catalog | 70,365 Spotify playlists, 37,048 curator records (live); 80% of playlists have an email address | 390,000+ playlists indexed, 94,000+ with a public contact channel, counted per playlist (self-reported, as of October 24, 2026) |
| Contact source and checking | Contact details curators post publicly in playlist descriptions | Same source; emails deliverability-checked when added, not re-read afterwards; no bounce rate published (its own disclosure) |
| What you see before pitching | Follower counts, freshness and an integrity score per playlist; free bot checker | Follower counts, track counts and last activity dates refreshed on a rolling schedule; an AI playlist health check, metered (1 / 15 / 50 a month) |
| Pitch drafting and sending | AI drafts a pitch per curator; you send from your own email | No AI pitch writing described on the pages checked; paid plans send from your Gmail (500 emails a month) with a per-release pitch tracker |
| Beyond Spotify playlists | No; Spotify playlist curators only | Pro plan adds radio-station and record-label contacts |
| Response promise | None; curators are independent | None; "We do not promise that a curator reads or answers your message" |
| If it doesn't work out | No refunds under our terms; cancel any time; credits are spent only when you unlock a contact | Refund within 7 days of the initial purchase if unsatisfied; no refunds for partial months; cancel any time |
| Operator | PlaylistMap LLC, named in our terms | Not named on the pages checked; location given as Nijmegen, Netherlands, with Dutch governing law |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 from 22 reviews (checked October 23, 2026) | 3.8 from 2 reviews (checked October 24, 2026) |
Flat access or curator-contact unlocks
What $6.95 buys
- Unlimited keyword searches over a directory PlaylistLookup counts at 390,000+ playlists, 94,000+ with a contact (self-reported, per playlist), with full contact details on every result.
- Health checks are included and metered: 1 a month free, 15 on Basic, 50 on Pro; follower and activity data refresh on a rolling schedule, but contact details aren't re-read after they are added (its own disclosure).
- Writing is yours; sending from your Gmail (500 a month) and a pitch tracker come with paid plans.
What an unlock buys
- One curator, every playlist they run, with follower counts, freshness and an integrity score shown before you spend; eligible new accounts get 3 one-time free unlocks (not in a few paid-only countries), then $9.99 a month for 20.
- The contact stays accessible to your account; separately, AI-drafted pitches (a plan feature) are written per curator, in English or Spanish, for you to send from your own email.
- PlaylistMap meters curator-contact unlocks, not the playlist data you see; free accounts have a daily search cap, plans with an unlimited search allowance have none, and unused paid credits carry over while a subscription is active.
Reading the two catalogs
- Both report playlist totals (PlaylistLookup 390,000+ indexed and 94,000+ with a contact; PlaylistMap 70,365); PlaylistMap additionally reports 37,048 distinct curator records, and one unlock covers all of a curator's playlists.
- Both draw on public playlist descriptions; what differs is what each does after ingestion and what it shows you per row.
- PlaylistLookup says it publishes no bounce rate; PlaylistMap doesn't track replies and publishes no reply rate.
When PlaylistMap fits better
- You want each playlist's follower count, freshness and integrity score shown before you contact its curator, on every plan.
- You want the pitch drafted for you, in English or Spanish.
- You pitch a shortlist per release rather than searching in volume, and you prefer paying per curator you unlock.
Free plan: 3 contact unlocks, no card. See all plans
Questions
Is PlaylistLookup cheaper than PlaylistMap?
Per month, yes: PlaylistLookup's Basic plan is $6.95 a month ($54.95 a year) and Pro is $11.95 a month ($95.95 a year), both with unlimited searches and full contact details on every result; the free tier gives 2 searches a week showing contacts for the first 6 results. PlaylistMap charges per curator unlock: 3 one-time free for eligible new accounts (not in a few paid-only countries), then $9.99 a month for 20 unlocks or $19.99 for 100, each unlock covering every playlist that curator runs. The difference is what the money buys: unlimited directory access with follower, track and activity data and included monthly health checks, or metered curator-contact unlocks, with follower counts, freshness and an integrity score per playlist; AI-drafted pitches are a separate plan feature, written per curator.
Where do the contacts come from, and are they checked?
Both take contact details from what curators publish in their public Spotify playlist descriptions. PlaylistLookup says email addresses go through a deliverability check when they are added to its directory, that its sync does not re-read contact details afterwards, and that it does not publish a bounce rate. PlaylistMap lists 70,365 Spotify playlists from 37,048 curator records (counted live), 80% of those playlists with an email address, and shows each playlist's follower count, freshness and integrity score before you unlock.
How big is each database?
PlaylistLookup reports 390,000+ Spotify playlists indexed and 94,000+ with at least one public contact channel, counted per playlist, so a curator with five playlists counts five times (self-reported, as of October 24, 2026). PlaylistMap counts 70,365 playlists and additionally 37,048 distinct curator records, live, and one unlock covers all of a curator's playlists. Playlist totals share a unit; the contact-channel count and the curator-record count measure different things.
Does either one promise responses or placements?
No. PlaylistLookup says it gives you the contact and does not promise that a curator reads or answers your message; its terms say it does not guarantee placements, response rates, streams or followers. PlaylistMap sells contact access, not placements, and publishes no response rate because it doesn't track replies to your emails. Spotify says services that claim to offer guaranteed playlist placement for money violate its terms.
What happens if I want my money back?
PlaylistLookup offers a refund within 7 days of the initial purchase if you are unsatisfied, and no refunds for partial months after cancelling; access runs to the end of the billing period. PlaylistMap has no refunds under its terms; you can cancel any time, and credits are spent only when you unlock a contact.
Can I use both?
Yes. PlaylistLookup's 2 free weekly searches and PlaylistMap's 3 one-time free unlocks for eligible new accounts (not in a few paid-only countries) can be tried together. PlaylistLookup's Pro plan also adds radio-station and record-label contacts, which PlaylistMap doesn't cover; PlaylistMap adds AI pitch drafting and a per-playlist integrity score, while PlaylistLookup includes its own metered health checks.
PlaylistLookup prices and rules come from its public pricing section, features page, data page, terms and privacy policy, checked on October 24, 2026; its Trustpilot page is here. Prices change, so check its site before you buy. PlaylistMap numbers are live. PlaylistLookup 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.