Autohype vs Groover — industry pitching vs hiring promotion directly
Groover guarantees a response from music-industry contacts. Autohype guarantees a defined deliverable from a verified seller you chose. Different tools for different stages — here's when to use which.
What is Groover?
Groover is a music pitching platform that connects artists with industry professionals: playlist curators, music blogs, radio stations, labels, sync agencies, and journalists. Every contact guarantees a response within 7 days (or credits back). Pricing: 2 credits per contact (~€2 each).
Side-by-side comparison
| 🎵 Autohype | Groover | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marketplace — order a specific promotion service from a verified seller | Pitching — pay per contact for a guaranteed reply, placement not guaranteed |
| Cost | From $10 per order, no subscription | €2 per contact pitched (typical campaign: €40–150) |
| Outcome | A delivered service: TikTok post, playlist pitch, DJ play, blog feature | Industry feedback + potential playlist/press/label placement |
| Label / A&R access | No — Autohype sells promotion services, not industry introductions | Yes — direct contact with A&Rs, labels and sync agencies |
| Guaranteed delivery | Yes — protected orders, refund if late or materially different | Guaranteed response, not guaranteed placement |
| Best stage | Building an audience and streams with defined promo actions | Seeking gatekeepers: labels, radio, sync, press |
Information verified June 2026. Competitor pricing and features may change, check their official site for current details.
Autohype may not be right for you if…
- You want guaranteed streams, followers or virality — no Autohype seller guarantees results, only real promotional work with a defined deliverable.
- You're looking for label deals, radio plugging or A&R introductions — Autohype sells promotion services, not industry access.
- You want a fully managed, hands-off campaign — on a marketplace, you choose the sellers and place the orders yourself.
- You haven't distributed your music yet — you need a distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.) so listeners can find your track before promoting it.
Which is right for you?
Artists focused on audience growth who want concrete promo actions — creator posts, playlist pitching, DJ plays — from sellers with public track records, starting at $10.
Explore the marketplace →Artists actively pursuing label deals, sync placements, radio play, or professional feedback. Best when you're ready to pitch gatekeepers.
Find the right promotion service
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Which should I use first — Autohype or Groover?
If you have little streaming traction, build it first with concrete promotion orders. Industry contacts on Groover respond much better when your pitch includes real audience data.
Does Groover guarantee placements?
No — it guarantees a response from each contact within 7 days. Placement decisions stay with the curator, journalist or label. Autohype orders differ: the deliverable itself is what you buy.
Can Autohype replace Groover?
No — they solve different problems. Autohype is where you buy promotion work. Groover is where you knock on industry doors. Many artists use both at different stages.
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