If you want to set up Spotify pre-saves, the most common approach is using a smart link platform. A good Spotify pre-save setup should allow you to:
- Collect pre-saves before release day
- Automatically switch to a “listen now” link when your track goes live
- Track fan engagement and campaign performance
- Capture fan emails and build remarketing audiences
One of the most widely used platforms for Spotify pre-saves is Feature.fm, which offers both free and paid options depending on how advanced your campaign needs to be.
Option 1: Use Feature.fm’s Free Tier
Feature.fm’s free plan is a solid starting point if your goal is simply to create a working Spotify pre-save link with minimal setup and lighter marketing features.
What you get on the free plan
- Unlimited links and landing pages
- Artist Bio Link
- 1 Pre-Save service
- 7-day insight data
This option works best for early-stage artists or releases where marketing and data capture are not a priority.
How to Create a Spotify Pre-Save in Feature.fm
Feature.fm’s Help Centre covers this in detail, but the basic process looks like this:
- Create a Feature.fm account.
- Go to Smart Links and select Pre-Save
- Set your release date and time so the link converts automatically on release day
- Add a scan source, ideally your UPC or ISRC
- Connect Spotify and publish your pre-save landing page
You can also create the link before your final metadata is ready and add it later.
Limitations of Feature.fm’s Free Tier
If you are not distributing through EmuBands, Feature.fm’s free plan has some important limitations to keep in mind:
- Only one pre-save service, which means Spotify only
- Limited destination options on landing pages
- Analytics expire after seven days
- Captured emails are locked unless you upgrade
If you’re running ads, planning remarketing, or want long-term reporting, most artists outgrow the free tier very quickly.
Option 2: Unlock Feature.fm Pro Through EmuBands
If you distribute with EmuBands, you can access Feature.fm Pro-level features through any of our paid subscription plans (EmuBands Plus, Pro or Premium). This is included via our partnership with Feature.fm and is typically far cheaper than subscribing to Feature.fm directly.
What you unlock with Feature.fm Pro
- All pre-save services, not just Spotify
- Unlimited email capture with full access
- Lifetime analytics and reporting
- Custom domains and sub-domains
- Unlimited retargeting pixels
- Custom store destinations
- Email syncing with Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign
- Spotify multiple follow options for profiles and playlists
This is the difference between having a basic pre-save link and running a pre-save campaign you can actually optimize.
Where EmuBands fits
EmuBands does more than just distribution. We combine music distribution with release-marketing tools. If you are already using Plus, Pro, or Premium, you can run advanced Spotify pre-save campaigns without paying extra for third-party tools, significantly cheaper than subscribing separately.
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