RouteNote Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Evaluating 510 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the accuracy and execution of the service, finding it effective for distributing tracks and handling profile updates. Reviewers also highlight the helpfulness and professionalism of the support team, noting that they provide functional solutions and clear explanations. Some people are particularly satisfied with the support staff's kindness and ability to address issues without wasting time. However, some people were dissatisfied with the response time, as the processing time for the free tier has become slower, sometimes taking a month. Many customers report long moderation times for approving releases and extended wait times for support ticket replies, which can lead to missed release timings and frustration. Some reviewers also mentioned issues with the platform's login problems and a lack of clear, specific reasoning for rejections after long waiting periods.

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Service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have used RouteNote for many years. The processing time for the free tier has gradually become slower and slower over the years, sometimes it takes a month, but there are no other reliable free opti... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

"RouteNote is a fantastic and highly reliable platform for independent artists. The best part about their service is their accuracy and execution. Whether it is distributing tracks to major platfo... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service of the RouteNote's Support-Team is great and always they give us a functional solution. The only "problem" is the response time, but OK. Another issue is the platform's login problems. Νev... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just love their support, they address your issue on time without wasting time, they are the best very best and i almost went to sound on but those ones don't value nigerians like routenote does.... See more

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Company details

  1. Music Store
  2. Distribution Service
  3. Music Management and Promotion
  4. Music Publisher

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Founded in the quiet countryside of Cornwall in 2007, RouteNote has now spent more than a decade building an amazing platform for artists to easily get their music heard worldwide. RouteNote is a digital music distribution platform for independent artists and labels to get their music online, for free!


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3.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I don't know my album release will got…

I don't know my album release will got pass or not I believe your teams.Take 5 star of rating and fighting ❤️

14 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hey,

Thanks for your review and your support. We appreciate the encouragement and hope your release goes smoothly.

- Alana

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Reliable and perfect service, but moderation takes time!

"RouteNote is a fantastic and highly reliable platform for independent artists. The best part about their service is their accuracy and execution. Whether it is distributing tracks to major platforms or handling profile updates, they do the job perfectly and correctly every single time. I completely trust their process.

The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the processing speed. The moderation time for approving releases and the wait time for support ticket replies are quite long. It requires a lot of patience from an artist's side.

If they can improve their speed and reduce the waiting period, this would easily be a 5-star service. Overall, it is a great platform to work with if you are not in a rush!"

12 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks very much for this kind review! We really appreciate it and we hope to improve our response times soon!

- Alana

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Free Tier, Premium Waiting Time!!!!😅

Is this site even live?
I uploaded a song about 5 weeks ago, and it’s still pending review? Someone left a review here saying that it might take a WHILE to go live. A WHILE? Really? That’s taking FOREVER!

In the meantime, I gave up on this and tried to delete my account, but I couldn’t because the site says I have some earnings! WOW (Broken website issue) — it’s my first upload! So I opened a ticket about two weeks ago to cancel the release and delete the account, and guess what? No response!!! Zzzzzzz

Now my song is stuck there. They offer this free tier, but honestly, if a song does well, giving these snails a 15% cut is an amazing deal for them!

So run away from it unless you’re okay with uploading a Christmas track around Easter so it goes live on DSPs on time. Lol! 😅

Update! Update!

Now it’s getting a bit funny to be honest. A staff member managed to reply to my review on Trustpilot at the speed of light… yet I’m still getting no response on the actual RouteNote support platform! 😅

Dear Lord… the waiting with RouteNote is painful. I guess replying to reviews is faster than replying to customers.

Still waiting. Still no help.

Never again.

11 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, our review times and moderation times are listed on our support hub!

You can check out our up-to-date response times at this article:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-routenote-support-to-reply/

For the latest information on review wait times, please take a look at this article:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-my-release-to-go-live/

- Alana

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Satisfied

Timely feedback and easy guidance

5 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi!

Thanks for this kind review, we appreciate this!

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to merge my topic channel with…

I want to merge my topic channel with my YouTube channel.
Please help me out
I have two songs released through routenote.

I am satisfied with the experience.

10 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this positive review! Please reach out to our team who'll be happy to assist with merging your YouTube channels to create an OAC!

- Alana

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like very much that im communicating…

I like very much that im communicating with real people and not with AI or machines, thanks a Lot Kyle <3

10 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thank you so much for this kind review, I'll be sure to pass this back to Kyle!

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you want a disappointing, unprofessional experience that holds your music hostage, use RouteNote.

I’ve been waiting nearly a month for RouteNote to process my takedown requests so I can completely move to a reliable distributor. Total radio silence—no reaction, no support, and zero timeline.

The lack of transparency is the most alarming part. Their "15% cut" is just the tip of the iceberg; their stats are unreliable and their updates are nonexistent. Here’s the kicker: In just one month with my new distributor, I’ve already outearned what I made with RouteNote in almost a year.

It’s clear they operate as a "black box" where your data and money go in, but clarity never comes out.

You also cannot plan a professional release strategy or a waterfall distribution with a company this incompetent and opaque. They are as useless as it gets. If you want to be ignored while your career is held hostage, use RouteNote. Otherwise, stay far away.

6 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for providing feedback.

We'd like to learn more about the issue and address this in more detail, so we've reached out for more information. We'll update our reply here as soon as we hear back from you.

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service delivery is fast

The service delivery is fast and takes the work seriously, I will gladly recommend this platform for new artists and old ones from other platforms. Routenote is the king

5 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this positive review! It's much appreciated!

- Alana

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It takes time but it works.

6 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi John,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, we appreciate your kindness despite our current delays!

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ROUTENOTE REFUSES TO DELETE MY MUSIC

ROUTENOTE REFUSES TO DELETE MY MUSIC - TICKET #12551630

RouteNote is holding my intellectual property hostage and refusing to process my deletion requests. I have sent multiple formal notices, including my latest ticket #12551630, but they continue to distribute my content without authorization.

I demand the IMMEDIATE deletion of these 7 UPCs:
5063925136846, 5063925414456, 5063925766845, 5063710550024, 5063859010649, 5063941165950, 5063941935423.

Stop stealing my property! I will not stop until every single track is removed from all stores and your platform.

The replica below is a lie. There are no answers, only robotic messages, and the tickets last for a year. They don't remove songs they locked my account with personal information I can't delete them. I deleted the audio except for the skeleton, instead of removing it they send you the same templates. Wrote 12 emails. Criminals. They inserted 30 seconds of silence into the skeleton. Reported to the Prosecutor's Office. Replies are written by robots.

5 February 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review.

You can check out our up-to-date response times at this article:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-routenote-support-to-reply/

Our team will respond to your ticket as soon as possible.

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks RouteNote for supporting and…

Thanks RouteNote for supporting and good service

6 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Anker,

Thanks for your kind feedback! We're really glad to hear you've had a positive experience with RouteNote and that our service has been helpful. We appreciate your support and wish you all the best with your music.

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They actually solve my problem

They actually solve my problem, make it easy providing with the instructions and everything. I gotta say I don't actually use support, but when I do I hope to have the smoothest experience ever safe to say this is the case.

2 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Alex,

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear our support team was able to help resolve your issue smoothly and provide clear instructions. If you ever need assistance again, feel free to reach out.

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service. I've emailed them and used the contact form about 4-5 times. No one answers. I've had a disc under review for a month now, and I haven't heard anything from them or received any response regarding canceling the release. Absolutely the worst.

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Rodrigo,

We're sorry to hear about your experience and the delays you've encountered. Our support team works through tickets as quickly as possible, but response times can increase during busy periods.

You can read more about support response times here:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-routenote-support-to-reply/

If you still need help with your release or cancelling it, please contact support again and we'll be happy to assist.

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Routenote OAC YouTube channel upgrade

Routenote instructions on how to follow alone to understand the process are flawless.

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Oscar,

Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear the instructions for upgrading your YouTube Official Artist Channel were clear and helpful. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM ALERT

SCAM ALERT! They have been holding my music for 3 months! Every time I message them, I get a robotic reply. Now, after 90 days, they are telling me they won't release it for free and demanding $9 per song. Worst part? They won't even let me delete my songs to move elsewhere. This is pure blackmail and hostage-taking. Stay away from RouteNote!

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

We're sorry to hear you're experiencing delays with your release. Our moderation team reviews all uploads to ensure they meet store requirements, and review times can vary depending on demand.

You can read more about moderation timeframes here:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-my-release-to-go-live/

If you'd like help checking the status of your release, please contact our support team and we'll be happy to assist.

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cheers Productive People of Routenote

Always been responsive in my queries and human errors. Nice people to talk to, other than that they really are a good companion for a start up artist like me they don't manipulate and rob you your money as per say my experience.

3 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thank you for the kind words! We're really pleased to hear that our team has been responsive and helpful when you've had questions. We appreciate your support and wish you continued success with your music.

- Alana

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Waiting Times (almost 1 star)

These guys are usually really nice, and they seem trustworthy, but the thing is is that I've had a release I've been trying to get reviewed for almost a month now. I've tried to follow up with an email, and I get hit with their automated response. Support takes forever, and I'm trying to get this release confirmed because it's my Graduation album so it's time-sensitive. I don't even know if I'm gonna be able to release it on Graduation day as I've already told people it would be.

I'm almost ready just to stop distributing through them because of this, but it's the only actually good free plan out there. The only thing stopping this from becoming a 1 star review is that once you do get a response, they're nice, and they do their jobs well, you just cannot expect it soon.

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from RouteNote

Hey,

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you've generally had positive experiences with the team, but we're sorry about the delay you've experienced with your release review. We understand how important timing can be and appreciate your patience while our moderation team works through the queue.

You can read more about moderation timeframes here:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-my-release-to-go-live/

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it but the support neeed to improve

Love it but the support neeed to improve

2 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the platform, and we appreciate your suggestion regarding support improvements. Your comments help us understand where we can continue improving our service.

- Alana

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great Platform, Unacceptable Support Response Times

The upload process is easy and straightforward, and the system itself is clear and user friendly. For independent artists, it’s a solid way to distribute music without too much hassle. There are some small bugs on the website from time to time, but nothing that completely breaks the experience.

What really needs improvement, though, is the support.

The waiting times are honestly frustrating. If you need help with anything, whether it’s a simple question or something more specific like deleting a song, you can end up waiting three to four weeks for a response. That’s just too long. In today’s music industry, things move fast, and artists need timely support.

I’m saying this as someone who has been a loyal customer for a long time. I genuinely like the platform and want it to succeed, but the customer service experience really needs to be taken more seriously. If RouteNote improves their response times and communication, the service would be close to excellent.

27 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from RouteNote

Hey,

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you find the platform easy to use, but we're sorry about the delays you've experienced with support. We understand how important timely responses are and appreciate your patience while our team works through requests.

You can read more about support response times here:
https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-routenote-support-to-reply/

- Alana

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