More Than Just Boards and Cards for Music Releases
Trello's simple kanban boards are great for basic task management, but music releases need comprehensive planning. ReleaseLoop provides timeline views, budget tracking, contact management, and industry-specific features that go far beyond what Trello offers.
Complete release management platform, not just task boards
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Release Management
Core features for managing music releases
| Feature | Trello | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Release Database✨ Key Feature | Dedicated release cards with metadata | |
| Release Status Workflow✨ Key Feature | Custom labels | Built-in (Draft → Scheduled → Released → Archived) |
| Release Metadata | Custom fields (Power-Up required) | Title, artist, date, type, label, UPC, catalog number |
| Multi-Artist Support | Primary artists, features, remixers with billing | |
| Cover Art Management | Attachments | Dedicated artwork with card display |
Tasks & Workflow
Task management designed for music releases
| Feature | Trello | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Task Boards | ||
| 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 lists | Built-in release phases |
Music-Specific Features
Features built specifically for music professionals
| Feature | Trello | 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 Power-Up | Native folder linking and browsing |
Calendar & Timeline
Visual planning beyond basic boards
| Feature | Trello | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar View✨ Key Feature | Power-Up required | Built-in with multiple views |
| Marketing Planner✨ Key Feature | Schedule activities relative to release date | |
| Marketing Templates | TikTok-first, traditional, minimal strategies | |
| Multiple Calendar Views | Limited | Month, week, day, agenda views |
| Visual Timeline | No native timeline | See all releases and marketing in unified calendar |
Financials & Budgeting
Track your release finances
| Feature | Trello | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Tracking✨ Key Feature | Log expenses by category per release | |
| Expense Categories | Marketing, production, distribution, etc. | |
| Revenue Splits | Track collaborator percentages | |
| Financial Reports | Budget vs actual spending |
Contact & Relationship Management
Industry-specific CRM for music professionals
| Feature | Trello | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Database✨ Key Feature | 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 | Trello | ReleaseLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Team Members | ||
| Comments & Discussions | Card comments | Threaded discussions per release |
| Activity Feed | Card activity | See who did what and when |
| In-App Notifications | Email only | 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
Trello
ReleaseLoop
- Unlimited cards
- Up to 10 boards per workspace
- Unlimited Power-Ups
- Basic automation (50 runs/month)
- • No calendar view without Power-Up
- • No custom fields without Power-Up
- • No timeline view
- • No CRM features
- • Limited to 10 boards
- 1 Active Release
- Pre-built Release Templates
- Music Industry Features
- 25 Contacts (CRM)
- Unlimited boards
- Advanced checklists
- Custom fields
- 1000 automation runs/month
- • Still requires Power-Ups for calendar
- • No music industry features
- • No budget tracking
- • No contact management
- Unlimited Releases
- Marketing Calendar & Budget Tracking
- DSP Integration & Tracking
- 100 Contacts (CRM)
Pricing as of December 2025. Trello's Power-Ups add functionality but require separate setup.
Why Choose ReleaseLoop
Purpose-built for music industry professionals
Purpose-Built for Music
ReleaseLoop includes tracklists, revenue splits, artist management, and release-specific workflows out of the box. No Power-Ups or custom setup needed. Just start managing releases.
Timeline & Calendar Included
Visualize your entire release schedule with built-in calendar and timeline views. Trello requires Power-Ups for basic calendar functionality. We include it all from day one.
Budget & Financial Tracking
Track marketing spend, production costs, and revenue splits per release. Trello has no financial features, so you'd need spreadsheets or additional tools.
Built-In Music Industry CRM
Manage contacts for press, radio, playlists, and sync opportunities. Track relationships and interactions without leaving the platform. Trello has no CRM capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching to ReleaseLoop
While we don't have a direct Trello import yet, you can easily recreate your release boards using our pre-built templates. Many users find this is actually faster than importing, since our templates are designed specifically for music releases. You can export your Trello data and use it as reference while setting up your releases.
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