Music Marketing Without Label Pricing
Feature.fm is powerful but pricey for full features. Artlink gives independent artists smart links and pre-saves starting at $8.99/mo — with bio pages and retargeting included.
Artlink or Feature.fm: which should you choose?
Feature.fm is one of the deepest music marketing platforms, but the full toolkit costs $19–39/month. Artlink covers the essentials from $8.99/month and goes further on pre-save delivery: real library saves on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, YouTube Music, and Tidal, release at each fan's own midnight, and a report showing which libraries actually received the record. Choose Feature.fm for label-scale campaign tooling; choose Artlink for cheaper pre-saves you can verify.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Artlink | Feature.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Links Across Streaming Platforms | 3 free, unlimited from $8.99/mo | Free (limited services) |
| Pre-Save Campaigns | Paid | 1 service free, all stores from $19/mo |
| Pre-Save Delivery Report (what actually landed) | Per platform, with a reason for every failure | No |
| Per-Timezone Release (each fan's own midnight) | From $8.99/mo | No |
| YouTube Music & Tidal Pre-Save Delivery | Yes | No |
| Reconnect Prompt for Lapsed Fans | One tap, in the release-day email | No |
| Bio / Link-in-Bio Page | Yes | 1 free, more on paid |
| Fan Analytics & Insights | From $8.99/mo | 7-day free, 28-day on Basic, 90-day on Artist, lifetime on Pro |
| Custom Domain Support | From $8.99/mo | Artist plan ($19/mo) |
| Retargeting Pixels | From $8.99/mo | 1 pixel on Basic ($8/mo), unlimited on Pro ($39/mo) |
| Audio Ads / Spotify Ads | No | Yes |
| Multiple Theme Layouts | From $8.99/mo | Limited |
| Media Embeds | 1 free, more on paid | No |
| Lifetime Pre-Save Subscriptions | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Free Tier Available | Yes | Yes (limited services & 7-day analytics) |
Pricing Comparison
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Feature.fm
Why Independent Artists Choose Artlink Over Feature.fm
All pre-save stores from $8.99/mo — Feature.fm requires the $19/mo Artist plan for all stores
Custom domains on all paid plans — Feature.fm requires the $19/mo Artist plan
Lifetime pre-saves let fans automatically save every future release (paid plans)
No ad spend requirements — Artlink focuses on organic fan engagement
Bio page builder with multiple themes on paid plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Feature.fm worth it for independent artists?
Feature.fm has a free tier and Basic plan at $8/mo, but meaningful features like all pre-save stores and custom domains require the $19/mo Artist plan, and unlimited pixels need the $39/mo Pro Artist plan. Independent artists who need smart links, full pre-saves, and bio pages can get all of that with Artlink starting at $8.99/mo.
Does Artlink have audio ads like Feature.fm?
No. Artlink focuses on smart links, pre-saves, bio pages, and fan analytics. If you need audio ad placement, Feature.fm offers that. However, most independent artists find better ROI from organic tools like pre-saves and retargeting pixels, both included in Artlink.
Can I use Artlink and Feature.fm together?
Yes. Some artists use Feature.fm for audio ads and Artlink for their bio page, smart links, and pre-save campaigns. Artlink's free plan makes it easy to try alongside your existing tools.
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