Music-Specific Features Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Monday.com is a powerful visual project management tool, but it's built for general business workflows with per-seat pricing that adds up fast. ReleaseLoop provides music-specific features like tracklists, revenue splits, and contact management at a flat rate designed for artists and labels.
Built for music releases with affordable flat-rate pricing
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Release Management
Core features for managing music releases
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Release Database✨ Key Feature | Custom setup required | Pre-built release cards with metadata |
| Release Status Workflow✨ Key Feature | Custom status columns | Built-in (Draft → Scheduled → Released → Archived) |
| Release Metadata | Custom columns | Title, artist, date, type, label, UPC, catalog number |
| Multi-Artist Support | Primary artists, features, remixers with billing | |
| Cover Art Management | File columns | Dedicated artwork with card display |
Tasks & Workflow
Task management designed for music releases
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Task Boards | ||
| Industry Task Templates✨ Key Feature | Pre-production through post-release workflows | |
| Task Assignments | ||
| Urgent Tasks Dashboard✨ Key Feature | Custom dashboards | Overdue & upcoming tasks widget |
| Phase-based Organization | Custom groups | Built-in release phases |
Music-Specific Features
Features built specifically for music professionals
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Tracklist Management✨ Key Feature | Title, duration, ISRC, drag-to-reorder | |
| Track Contributors | Writers, producers, performers per track | |
| Artist Roster & Spotify Import✨ Key Feature | Auto-fill from Spotify with stats | |
| Revenue Splits | Define percentage splits between collaborators | |
| Google Drive Integration | Via third-party apps | Native folder linking and browsing |
Calendar & Marketing
Plan and execute your marketing campaigns
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar View | Music release calendar | |
| Marketing Planner✨ Key Feature | Schedule activities relative to release date | |
| Marketing Templates | TikTok-first, traditional, minimal strategies | |
| Timeline View | Visual release timeline | |
| Unified Calendar | Requires setup | Marketing + releases in one view |
Financials & Budgeting
Track your release finances
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Tracking✨ Key Feature | Number columns with formulas | Log expenses by category per release |
| Expense Categories | Marketing, production, distribution, etc. | |
| Revenue Splits | Track collaborator percentages | |
| Financial Reports | Custom dashboards | Budget vs actual spending |
Contact & Relationship Management
Industry-specific CRM for music professionals
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Database✨ Key Feature | Separate board required | Dedicated CRM system |
| Industry Contact Categories✨ Key Feature | Press, radio, playlist, sync, etc. | |
| Relationship Status Tracking | New, active, dormant, VIP | |
| Interaction Timeline | Log calls, emails, meetings |
Team Collaboration
Keep your team aligned and informed
| Feature | Monday.com | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Team Members | ||
| Comments & Discussions | Item updates | Threaded discussions per release |
| Activity Feed | Updates log | See who did what and when |
| In-App Notifications | Task assignments, status changes | |
| Recent Activity Widget | Dashboard shows latest workspace actions |
Why Artists Choose ReleaseLoop
The key differences that matter for music release management
Release Database
Release Status Workflow
Industry Task Templates
Pricing Comparison
Get more music-specific features for your money
Monday.com
ReleaseLoop
- Up to 2 seats
- Unlimited boards
- 200+ templates
- iOS and Android apps
- • Limited to 2 users only
- • Limited storage (500MB)
- • No timeline view
- • No music-specific features
- • Requires extensive setup
- 1 Active Release
- Pre-built Release Templates
- Music Industry Features
- 25 Contacts (CRM)
- Timeline & Gantt views
- Calendar view
- Integrations
- 250 automation actions/month
- • Per user pricing (minimum 3 seats = $27/mo)
- • No music industry features
- • Complex customization required
- • Setup takes hours
- Unlimited Releases
- Marketing Calendar & Budget Tracking
- DSP Integration & Tracking
- 100 Contacts (CRM)
Pricing as of December 2025 (per user/month, minimum 3 seats). Monday.com's per-seat pricing makes it expensive for growing teams.
Why Choose ReleaseLoop
Purpose-built for music industry professionals
Flat-Rate Pricing for Teams
Pay $29/month for unlimited releases, not per user. Monday.com charges $9+ per seat (minimum 3 seats = $27/month) with no music features. Our flat rate saves money as your team grows.
Built for Music from Day One
ReleaseLoop includes tracklists, revenue splits, artist management, and release workflows out of the box. Monday.com requires hours of custom setup to approximate these features.
Ready to Use, Not Build
Start managing releases in 15 minutes with pre-built templates. Monday.com requires extensive customization: creating custom columns, statuses, automations, and dashboards for music releases.
Industry-Specific CRM Included
Manage press, radio, playlist, and sync contacts with relationship tracking built-in. Monday.com would require a separate board and custom fields with no music industry categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching to ReleaseLoop
While we don't have a direct Monday.com import yet, you can export your Monday.com data to CSV and use it as reference while setting up releases. Most users find that starting fresh with our pre-built music templates is faster than trying to migrate custom Monday.com configurations.
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