LISTN vs Breakr: Music-Promotion Platforms for Artists & Labels

Independent artists and labels have more ways than ever to promote your music. Two standout options are LISTN and Breakr. Both help you get heard, but they tackle the job differently. Below we compare pricing, reach, workflow and flexibility so you can choose the best fit for your independent music strategy.

1. Quick Overview

Breakr built its reputation on influencer marketing for artists, matching musicians with social-media creators for viral content moments.

LISTN goes omnichannel: Spotify playlist campaigns, radio promo to 2 000+ stations, and collaborations with 2 700+ influencers—all from one dashboard.

2. Pricing & Cost

Aspect	LISTN	Breakr
Pricing Model	Credits for playlists & radio; direct € for influencers.	Marketplace – pay influencers’ listed fees.
Minimum Spend	≈ 2 credits per curator; influencers from €20.	No fixed minimum; some creators from $20.
Refund Policy	Auto-refund if no response/delivery.	Escrow refund if influencer doesn’t deliver.
Reach	500 playlists (~2 M followers); 2 000 radios; 2 700 influencers.	50 000+ influencers; 1 B+ follower reach.
Channels	Spotify, radio, TikTok/IG/YouTube.	TikTok, IG, YouTube, Twitch, DJs.

3. Campaign Performance & Results

Breakr can spark viral spikes when the right creator posts your track—one campaign pushed an artist past 100 M social views.

LISTN focuses on steady multi-channel growth: playlist adds, radio spins and influencer content build lasting momentum, and you pay only for confirmed placements.

4. Targeting & Flexibility

Breakr lets you filter creators by demographic, location and genre, then negotiate one-off deals.

LISTN uses smart matching to shortlist receptive curators, while still letting you hand-pick playlists, stations or influencers—and shift budget to whichever channel over-performs.

5. Campaign Workflow

Using Breakr

• Sign up, browse influencers, review fees.
• Submit offers; funds held in escrow until content is posted.
• Track views, likes and stream uplift once live.

Using LISTN

• Create account, add your track link.
• Select playlists, radio stations and/or influencers from AI recommendations.
• Launch; pay only for placements and content delivered.
• Analyze performance in real time and reinvest refunded credits.

6. Key Takeaways

1. Budget Stretch: LISTN’s credit model scales from micro to major campaigns.
2. Channel Mix: Breakr excels at influencer virality; LISTN adds playlists and radio for balanced growth.
3. Risk Control: Automatic refunds safeguard every euro.

Ready to amplify your next release? Try LISTN today and discover the best playlists, stations and influencers for your music.

Further reading: How to Promote Music: Tips for Artists to Release New Music