The Better Notion Alternative for Music Releases
Notion is great for general project management, but music releases have unique needs. ReleaseLoop is purpose-built for artists and labels with pre-made templates, DSP integrations, and industry-specific features that Notion doesn't offer.
Built for music releases from day one, not adapted from general notes
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Release Management
Core features for managing music releases
| Feature | Notion | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-built Task Templates✨ Key Feature | ||
| Release Status Workflow✨ Key Feature | Manual setup | Built-in (Draft → Scheduled → Released → Archived) |
| Release Metadata | Custom fields | Title, artist, date, type, label, UPC, catalog number |
| Multi-Artist Support | Primary artists, features, remixers with billing | |
| Cover Art Management | Image embeds | Dedicated artwork with card display |
Tasks & Workflow
Task management designed for music releases
| Feature | Notion | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Task Templates✨ Key Feature | Pre-production through post-release workflows | |
| Task Assignments | ||
| Urgent Tasks Dashboard✨ Key Feature | Overdue & upcoming tasks widget | |
| Phase-based Organization | Manual | Built-in release phases |
| Custom Templates |
Music-Specific Features
Features built specifically for music professionals
| Feature | Notion | 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 embeds | Native folder linking and browsing |
Marketing & Calendar
Plan and execute your marketing campaigns
| Feature | Notion | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Planner✨ Key Feature | Manual database | Schedule activities relative to release date |
| Marketing Templates | TikTok-first, traditional, minimal strategies | |
| Visual Marketing Calendar | Calendar views | Marketing + releases in unified calendar |
| Multiple Calendar Views | Month, week, day, agenda views | |
| Budget Tracking by Release | Manual formulas | Log expenses by category |
Contact & Relationship Management
Industry-specific CRM for music professionals
| Feature | Notion | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Contact Categories✨ Key Feature | Custom tags | Press, radio, playlist, sync, etc. |
| Relationship Status Tracking | New, active, dormant, VIP | |
| Interaction Timeline | Log calls, emails, meetings | |
| Contact Database |
Assets & Files
Manage all your release assets in one place
| Feature | Notion | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| File Uploads | Drag-and-drop with progress tracking | |
| External Asset Links | Embeds | URL linking without uploading |
| Public/Private Assets | Share settings | Toggle for external sharing |
| Asset Downloads |
Team Collaboration
Keep your team aligned and informed
| Feature | Notion | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Release Comments | Page comments | Threaded discussions per release |
| Activity Feed | Updates page | See who did what and when |
| In-App Notifications | Limited | 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
Pre-built Task Templates
Release Status Workflow
Industry Task Templates
Pricing Comparison
Get more music-specific features for your money
Notion
ReleaseLoop
- Unlimited pages for individuals
- Collaborative workspace
- Basic integrations
- 7-day page history
- • No music-specific templates
- • No DSP integrations
- • Limited file uploads (5MB)
- 1 Active Release
- Pre-built Release Templates
- Music Industry Features
- 25 Contacts (CRM)
- Unlimited file uploads
- 30-day page history
- Advanced permissions
- • Still requires manual setup
- • No music industry features
- • Complex for beginners
- Unlimited Releases
- Marketing Calendar & Budget Tracking
- DSP Integration & Tracking
- 100 Contacts (CRM)
Pricing as of December 2025. Notion requires extensive customization for music releases.
Why Choose ReleaseLoop
Purpose-built for music industry professionals
Built for Music Releases
ReleaseLoop is designed specifically for music industry workflows, not adapted from general productivity tools. Every feature serves artists, labels, and managers.
Ready in Minutes, Not Hours
Skip the weeks of setup time Notion requires. Start with proven templates and workflows that artists actually use, not blank pages you have to figure out yourself.
Industry-Specific Structure
Release phases, task templates, tracklist management, revenue splits, and contact categories built specifically for music. No more forcing general tools to fit your workflow.
Better Value for Artists
Get specialized music features at the same price as generic Notion. Plus, our free plan is built for independent artists, not just individuals taking notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching to ReleaseLoop
While we don't have a direct Notion import yet, you can easily copy over your existing release data. Most users find that starting fresh with our templates is actually faster than trying to migrate complex Notion databases. We provide a migration guide to help you transition smoothly.
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