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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 508 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, often describing them as friendly and responsive to queries. Reviewers also highlight the excellent customer service, noting that the team provides functional solutions and clear explanations, making the distribution process easy to understand. Some users have found the platform to be a great companion for new artists, offering a reliable and honest service with timely payments. However, some people were dissatisfied with the slow processing times for the free tier, which can sometimes take a month, and the general unresponsiveness of customer support. Reviewers frequently report issues with delayed releases, ignored support tickets, and a lack of clear communication regarding rejections or account access problems. There are also complaints about login problems and the website being slow, with some users experiencing difficulties withdrawing earnings or deleting their accounts.

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Response time

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Service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of service, with many expressing extreme disappointment and... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with customer service, with many expressing significant... See more

Staff

Clients share ambiguous opinions on staff, with many reviewers praising the team as helpful, friendly, and... See more

Website

Consumers find the website experience to be ambiguous, with many reporting significant frustration due to... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

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

The customer service team at RouteNote was incredibly fast in responding and attentive to my needs. They're super easy to talk to and willling to answer any questions one might have.

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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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They help me

They resolve my problem with personal asistance. Im happy with the result

2 April 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Glad you're pleased with what you've experienced! You know how to reach us if you need anything else :)
- Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Distribution Partner for Independent Artists - Exceptional Support!

"I have been using RouteNote for my music distribution, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. As an independent artist, I truly appreciate how they empower creators by providing a platform that is both accessible and professional.

What stands out most is their moderation and support team. My recent projects, including my EP 'Meri Viran Duniya' and the single 'The Secret Behind The Face,' were handled with great care. The approval process is transparent, and the global reach they provide is incredible. They are genuinely the best partner for artists who want to grow their brand internationally. Highly recommended for their reliability and artist-friendly approach!"

2 April 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

We're so happy to hear you've had a great experience! Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it.
- Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice

Nice, they give me support and helped me with my logging issue

31 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hey Diego,

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are glad to hear that you appreciate RouteNote's services.

- Lucy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maybe Routenote is a bit slow but it's…

Maybe Routenote is a bit slow but it's FREE so it's negative to moan about it. Interactions with the staff are friendly and they are helpful. If you're just dabbling with putting music out there these guys are great.

31 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hey,

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are glad to hear that you appreciate RouteNote's services.

- Lucy

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

tRouteNote

Subject: Formal Complaint: Deliberate Sabotage, Financial Fraud, and Intimidating Threats by RouteNote
​I am filing this formal complaint against RouteNote for intentional sabotage of my musical career and predatory practices. Evidence from my case and a growing list of victims confirms that RouteNote is engaging in systematic artist exploitation.
​1. Primary Case Analysis (Surx Studio):
​Artist: Masud Mia (Surx Studio)
​The Incident: My original tracks were held hostage for over 30 days with zero communication from the RouteNote team. When I finally demanded immediate action (Release or Delete), RouteNote chose to Delete the tracks instead of releasing them.
​The Core Question of Fraud: If your system had the immediate technical capability to Delete my content instantly, why was there no "capability" to Release it during those 30 days? This proves the delay was a deliberate act of sabotage.
​Threats & Intimidation: Instead of compensating me for this documented loss, RouteNote responded to my claims with direct threats. Using intimidation to silence an artist is a criminal breach of trust.
​2. Evidence of Systemic Misconduct (Extensive Victim List):
Below is a summarized list of 10 recent victims. Please note: I have a much larger list of additional victims and evidence beyond these 10 names, which will be submitted to the authorities.
Name Issue Reported Source Tactic Observed
Tobi 7 months of earnings withheld. Trustpilot Systematic delay.
Gabriel Account locked at payout threshold. Trustpilot False security claims.
Luca Original tracks deleted without proof. Trustpilot Arbitrary deletion.
Elena Review stuck for 50+ days. Trustpilot Generic apologies.
ID 992 $450 royalties stolen via block. Trustpilot False "Artificial Streaming" claims.
MusicMaker 3 albums deleted; support ghosting. Reddit Communication blackout.
John D. Fees taken but music not released. Sitejabber Financial fraud.
Alex_Vibe Continuous rejection without reason. Trustpilot Time-wasting loops.
Mark Termination without fair appeal. Trustpilot Hostile account closure.
Aarav Flagged as "suspicious" to hold funds. Trustpilot
I am escalating this matter to Action Fraud (UK) and the CMA. Furthermore, I am officially filing a complaint with the legal compliance departments of Apple Music and Spotify to demand a full review and revocation of RouteNote's distribution license due to these fraudulent actions and their refusal to compensate for the damages caused.

30 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. You have not had any approved releases with us and therefore have also not generated any earnings. We removed your releases as you requested, prior to review. You can check our up to date moderation times in this article- https://support.routenote.com/kb-article/how-long-will-i-be-waiting-for-my-release-to-go-live/

- Lucy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I need urgent support

I need urgent support, I tookdown a release and it got removed from all store's, and then for no reason the release went back live after a month of removal, without informing, I already uploaded and I don't want to get duplicate issues cause I already rebranded, please takedown it immediately, thank you.

UPC - 5063766539271

28 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hey,

Thank you for the review. Please reach out to support@routenote.com and we will be able to help you further.

- Lucy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Direct Customer Service

Amazing customer service!

19 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks so much for your kind words. We’re really glad you’ve had a great experience with RouteNote and our team. If you ever need anything, we’re always here to help.

- Lucy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome team at RouteNote…

Awesome team at RouteNote provides prompt response and provides the level of confidence I need that my music is in good hands... Ty RN!

25 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Paul,

Thanks so much for this review! We're thrilled to know our team helped you!

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They actually BAN you for no reason

Submitted my release, and after 6 weeks—complete silence. When I finally contacted support, I was met with an absurd response: “Your album has been rejected, and your account is no longer allowed to release music.”

Easily the worst distributor I’ve ever dealt with. Just seeing their brand name is enough to irritate me, so don’t bother replying to this review.

25 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review.

Sadly, any final decisions made by our Moderation department are unable to be disputed as per the terms and conditions that are accepted upon a release being submitted for moderation.

Please see 4.2 on our Artist/ Label Agreement here:
https://www.routenote.com/rn/artistlabelagreement

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Services

their team is awesome . never turned down , always helped me

25 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Janav,

Thanks so much for this kind review! We're so pleased that our team have been able to assist you.

- Alana

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Long waiting times and no reply on tickets

Adding my song to the system went fine, except for the fact they don't accept JPEG files which I found quite odd but simply used a converter. I submitted my song and I've waited more than 25 working days and unfortunately my song has not been approved. 3 days ago I submitted a ticket to the team to ask how long I should wait and if this is normal. No reply yet. The truth is that I really don't want to have to wait so long for every song. But since I've already submitted my song and I can't cancel it without submitting another ticket unfortunately I can't submit my song to another platform instead. Quite frustrating, I really would like to use another service instead.

Update: Dissaproved with no specific reason. Moved to LANDR and got approved in Less than 24 hours.

23 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, we're sorry to hear of your delays.

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/

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience: 2 months of silence, then a final rejection with no real explanation

RouteNote gave me one of the worst experiences I have had with a music distribution platform.
I waited 2 months with no meaningful update on my release. After repeatedly contacting support, I finally received a generic response saying my music was not suitable for distribution. They gave no specific reason, only a list of possible issues, and then said the decision was final, could not be appealed, and that they would not accept future releases from my account.
That means they made me wait for months only to send a vague rejection and shut the door completely, without transparency or accountability.
This is not how artists should be treated. If there is a real problem, say what it is. If there is a policy issue, explain it clearly. If you are going to block someone’s account, at least provide evidence or a proper review process.
Instead, RouteNote handled this in the most impersonal and unhelpful way possible: long delays, poor communication, no clarity, and no chance to resolve anything.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this platform.

23 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review.

Sadly, any final decisions made by our Moderation department are unable to be disputed as per the terms and conditions that are accepted upon a release being submitted for moderation.

Please see 4.2 on our Artist/ Label Agreement here:
https://www.routenote.com/rn/artistlabelagreement

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Service and Reliable Team

I had a very positive experience with RouteNote while applying for YouTube OAC. The entire process was handled in a professional manner, and everything was clearly explained from start to finish.

Their team is very serious, dedicated, and responsive. Whenever I had questions, they provided helpful and timely support, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

I highly recommend RouteNote to anyone looking for a trustworthy music distribution platform with a professional and committed team.

23 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, we really appreciate it!

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

long moderation

Tomorrow will be 17 days since I sent the track for review, and they still haven't approved it. They don't keep to their deadlines. I don't recommend this service. They don't even respond to Gmail. If the track is under moderation for 19 days, it will confirm the fact that this service is terrible. (P.S. I changed the distributor, and he has fast moderation, and he released my release yesterday, ahahahaha)

5 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, as discussed in the other reviews that we've responded to, please contact our team to discuss delays.

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/

- Alana

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

scam company

19 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, I can confirm RouteNote is not a scam!

- Alana

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I've been waiting for a month to get my…

I've been waiting for a month to get my stuff approved. Nothing happens.
I wish that I read those reviews before I changed from D-kid.
Now I'm stuck in twilight zone where nothing are coming out and I can't cancel it and return to D-kid.
Big misstake and the timframe that RN says id pure bs. Such waste of time...

Update after response:
I've done that more than once. Probably same people who handle moderation that handles answering mail too since I have not got any sign of life. I'm not sure that this "company" is for real, if it ever was doing something in the past, it has now flatlined and needs to be buried. I believe that all positive reviews are made by trolls.

20 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, if your release has been in review longer than the time we state please contact our support team!

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience with routnote.

Very good experience with routnote.
The team is so kind 🤩

19 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Ali,

Thanks so much for your kind words. We’re really glad you’ve had a great experience with RouteNote and our team. If you ever need anything, we’re always here to help.

- Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Routenote is the best music distro…

Routenote is the best music distro experience i have ever had, They are honest, reputable and pay on time every month, the customer service is immaculate.
The whole team are great, its like a family. 5 STARS all round! Highly Recommended!!!!!

19 March 2026
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Reply from RouteNote

Hi Jethro,

Thank you for the great feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you’ve had such a positive experience with RouteNote, from payments to support. We appreciate the recommendation.

- Alana

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