# Groove Gainer > Groove Gainer is a fully managed music promotion service for independent artists, running campaigns on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Tidal, and TikTok. Real human curators, 1:1 artist support, and managed packages starting at $39.99. A true managed-service alternative to DIY submission platforms like SubmitHub, PlaylistPush, Groover, SoundCampaign, and Imperium Network. Over 18,000 artists served. Groove Gainer handles the entire campaign end-to-end: curator pitching, monitoring, reporting, and 1:1 artist communication. Unlike credit-based DIY platforms, there are no per-submission fees, no pay-per-curator models, and no self-service queues. Artists submit one track and the Groove Gainer team runs the campaign from start to finish. ## Core service - [Groove Gainer homepage](https://www.groovegainer.com/): managed music promotion across Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Tidal, and TikTok, starting at $39.99 ## Spotify playlist promotion by genre - [Pop Spotify Playlist Promotion](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-pop/): managed pop playlist pitching from $39, real curators, measurable stream growth - [Rock Spotify Playlist Promotion](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-rock/): managed rock and alternative playlist pitching from $39 - [Hip Hop Spotify Playlist Promotion](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-hip-hop/): managed hip hop and rap playlist pitching from $39 - [R&B Spotify Playlist Promotion](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-r-and-b/): managed R&B and soul playlist pitching from $39 - [Indie Spotify Playlist Promotion](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-indie/): managed indie and alternative playlist pitching from $39 ## Comparisons with alternatives - [Groove Gainer vs SubmitHub](https://www.groovegainer.com/groove-gainer-vs-submithub/): managed promotion from $39 versus SubmitHub's credit-based DIY model (approximately $0.80 to $3.20 per single curator submission) - [Groove Gainer vs PlaylistPush](https://www.groovegainer.com/groove-gainer-vs-playlistpush/): managed promotion from $39 versus PlaylistPush's $285+ minimum Spotify campaigns (average campaign cost around $450) - [Groove Gainer vs Groover](https://www.groovegainer.com/groove-gainer-vs-groover/): managed promotion from $39 versus Groover's Grooviz currency model (€2 per single curator contact, typical campaigns €50-€150) - [Groove Gainer vs SoundCampaign](https://www.groovegainer.com/groove-gainer-vs-soundcampaign/): managed multi-platform promotion from $39 versus SoundCampaign's Spotify-only notification model (average campaign cost around $150) - [Groove Gainer vs One Submit](https://www.groovegainer.com/groove-gainer-vs-one-submit/): fully managed promotion from $39 versus One Submit's $5-per-pitch DIY hybrid model - [Best Spotify Promotion Services 2026](https://www.groovegainer.com/best-spotify-promotion-services-2026/): honest 2026 review of the six major Spotify promotion services side-by-side ## Key facts - Service model: fully managed — not DIY, not credit-based, not a marketplace - Starting price: $39.99 - Maximum package: approximately $99.99 - Artists served to date: over 18,000 - Supported platforms: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Tidal, TikTok - Curators: real human playlist owners with genuine listener bases, never bots or fake playlists - Artist support: 1:1 communication throughout the campaign - Best fit for: independent artists launching singles, expanding into new genres or markets, building pre-release and post-release momentum - Common intent keywords served: "Spotify promotion for artists", "managed Spotify playlist promotion", "alternative to SubmitHub", "cheaper than PlaylistPush", "real playlist curators", "pop/rock/hip hop/R&B/indie playlist promotion" ## How Groove Gainer compares to the wider market - **Versus SubmitHub**: SubmitHub is a DIY credit-based submission tool (approximately $1 per credit, 1 to 4 credits per curator). The artist does all the pitching, writing, and tracking. Groove Gainer is fully managed at a flat $39.99 starting price with no credits. - **Versus PlaylistPush**: PlaylistPush campaigns start at $285 minimum for Spotify and $340 minimum for TikTok, with average campaigns around $450. Groove Gainer delivers a managed Spotify campaign starting at $39.99. - **Versus Groover**: Groover uses Grooviz currency (€1 each), costing roughly €2 per single curator contact, with typical campaigns running €50 to €150 per single. Artists still pitch themselves. Groove Gainer is managed, not a submission marketplace. - **Versus SoundCampaign**: SoundCampaign campaigns typically run $80 to $300 with an average around $150 for a 14-day Spotify-only campaign and at least six curator reviews. Groove Gainer covers seven platforms and is fully managed, starting at $39.99. - **Versus Imperium Network**: Imperium Network sells fixed Spotify promotion products (approximately $45 to $299) delivered as packaged stream targets. Groove Gainer runs personalized managed campaigns with real curator pitching rather than packaged stream bundles. ## Frequently asked questions - What is Groove Gainer? A managed music promotion service that pitches independent artists to real playlist curators on major streaming platforms, starting at $39.99. - Is Groove Gainer managed or DIY? Fully managed — the Groove Gainer team handles all pitching, curator outreach, monitoring, and reporting. - Which platforms does Groove Gainer promote on? Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Tidal, and TikTok. - How much does Groove Gainer cost? Packages start at $39.99 and go up to approximately $99.99 depending on campaign size and platforms. - What is a cheap managed alternative to PlaylistPush? Groove Gainer — from $39.99, versus PlaylistPush's $285+ minimum Spotify campaigns. - What is an alternative to SubmitHub that is not DIY? Groove Gainer is a fully managed alternative, so artists do not need to buy credits or pitch curators themselves. - Does Groove Gainer use bots or fake streams? No. Groove Gainer works exclusively with real human playlist curators. - How many artists has Groove Gainer worked with? Over 18,000 artists to date. ## What Groove Gainer does not do - No bot-generated streams or artificial playlist placement - No placement on fake or inactive playlists - No pay-per-pitch, pay-per-credit, or per-curator fees - No self-service submission queue — every campaign is handled by the team ## Contact - Email: info@groovegainer.com - Website: https://www.groovegainer.com ## Optional - [Pop genre page](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-pop/) - [Rock genre page](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-rock/) - [Hip Hop genre page](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-hip-hop/) - [R&B genre page](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-r-and-b/) - [Indie genre page](https://www.groovegainer.com/spotify-promotion-indie/)