Start your releaseBest Music PR Software for Independent Artists (2026)
Compare the best music PR software for independent artists in 2026. From TAP to Mailchimp, HubSpot to SubmitHub — honest pros and cons from a working radio plugger.
Chris Schofield
Radio Promoter & Founder
5+ years in UK radio promotion. Built TAP to replace the 7-tool workflow most agencies still use.
Straight answers.
What is the best music PR software for independent artists?
There's no single 'best' tool — it depends on your budget, workflow, and goals. For a dedicated music PR platform built specifically for independent radio plugging, TAP (Total Audio Promo) is our recommendation at £59 per release. But many artists combine Google Sheets for tracking with Mailchimp for email and SubmitHub for digital playlist pitching.
Do I need music PR software as an independent artist?
Not strictly, but you'll struggle without it. Managing a radio campaign across 50+ contacts, personalised emails, follow-ups, and coverage tracking in your head or a text file is nearly impossible at scale. Even a spreadsheet is better than nothing. Dedicated software saves hours per week and helps you look professional to radio contacts.
Is TAP better than SubmitHub?
They serve different purposes. SubmitHub is excellent for digital playlist and blog pitching — you pay per credit to submit to curators. TAP is built for radio plugging: managing contacts, sending personalised emails, and tracking coverage. Many artists use both. If radio is your focus, TAP is the better fit. If you're chasing Spotify playlists, SubmitHub wins.
What's the cheapest way to do music PR?
The cheapest way is Google Sheets for contact management combined with your email provider for pitching. Total cost: £0 besides your email. But you'll sacrifice the automation, personalisation, and tracking features that make campaigns scalable. For £59, TAP gives you everything you need for a single release without monthly commitments — a strong middle ground.
Run your next release in TAP
Reading about it is one thing. TAP finds the contacts, drafts the pitches, and tracks what comes back, so the time goes on the music instead.