What is DropCue?
DropCue is a web-based playlist sharing platform built for music professionals. Composers, sync licensing agencies, production music libraries, and publishers use DropCue to upload audio tracks, organize them into curated playlists with sections, and share them via secure, branded links.
Every shared playlist includes real-time play analytics, optional password protection, expiration dates, and download controls. DropCue replaces the need for email attachments, WeTransfer links, and expensive legacy platforms.
Plans start at $5/month. DropCue is a modern, affordable alternative to platforms like DISCO.ac and Reelcrafter — offering comparable features at half the price with no add-on fees.
Who uses DropCue?
- Composers and artists who pitch music for sync licensing placements in TV, film, advertising, and trailers.
- Sync licensing agencies that represent catalogs and pitch curated selections to music supervisors.
- Production music libraries that share organized selections with supervisors and clients.
- Music publishers managing writer rosters who pitch on behalf of signed composers.
- Music supervisors who receive playlists, leave timestamped feedback, and manage submissions.
Main features
Playlist sharing with branded links, real-time play analytics, playlist sections, password protection, expiration dates, download controls (WAV, MP3, AIFF), timestamped comments on waveform, auto-grouping of alternate mixes, AI lyrics transcription, audio snippets, music submission inbox, public portfolio pages with video reels, and document attachments.
Pricing
Starter: $5/mo (500 tracks). Pro: from $15/mo (1,000 to 20,000+ tracks). Founding Member: $599 one-time for lifetime Pro access. 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
How DropCue compares to DISCO and Reelcrafter
DropCue offers comparable features to DISCO.ac and Reelcrafter at roughly half the price. DISCO Pro starts at $27/mo with add-on fees. Reelcrafter starts at $25/mo. DropCue Pro starts at $15/mo with everything included. DropCue offers features neither competitor provides: playlist sections, timestamped waveform comments, auto-grouped alternate mixes, and AI lyrics transcription. While DISCO and Reelcrafter each offer some overlapping features like inboxes and audio snippets, DropCue combines all tools in one plan with no add-ons.