Music Marketing
Songwhip Alternative: What to Use Now That Songwhip Is Gone
Songwhip shut down and all smart links stopped working overnight. Lynkify is the most complete replacement — with everything Songwhip did plus fan capture, analytics, and bio pages.
Songwhip was the go-to smart link tool for hundreds of thousands of musicians. Then Sony Music acquired it and shut it down — overnight, every Songwhip link stopped working. If you relied on Songwhip, here is exactly what Lynkify replaces and how to migrate in minutes.
1. What Songwhip did
Songwhip automatically detected music from Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube URLs and created smart links routing fans to 20+ streaming platforms. It was simple, fast, and free. The problem: it had no fan email capture, no analytics, no bio pages, and no business model — which is exactly why it shut down when it was acquired.
2. What Lynkify does instead
Lynkify does everything Songwhip did — one URL for every streaming platform, automatic metadata import from Spotify and Apple Music, support for 22+ DSPs — and significantly more. Smart links in Lynkify also capture fan emails, track clicks by platform and country, show referral sources, and connect to Mailchimp and Klaviyo. Your smart link URL also never goes dark because Lynkify is a funded product with a real business model.
3. How to recreate your Songwhip links in Lynkify
Sign up for a free Lynkify account. Navigate to Release Links and click 'Create New.' Paste the Spotify or Apple Music URL for your release — Lynkify imports the metadata, artwork, and available streaming URLs automatically. Add any missing platform links manually. Click Publish. Share your new Lynkify smart link wherever you previously shared your Songwhip link. The process takes under 3 minutes per release.
4. What Lynkify adds beyond Songwhip
Songwhip was a smart link tool only. Lynkify is a complete audience platform. Beyond smart links, you also get: a bio page (link in bio) for your social profiles, a Fan CRM that stores every email capture in one place, analytics showing where your fans come from and which platforms they use, podcast hubs for podcasters, and live experience pages for tour promotion. All in one platform, all feeding one fan list.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I import my old Songwhip links to Lynkify?
- Songwhip links no longer resolve, so there is no direct import. However, recreating your releases in Lynkify takes under 3 minutes per link by pasting the Spotify or Apple Music URL — Lynkify imports all metadata and streaming platform links automatically.
- Is Lynkify free like Songwhip was?
- Lynkify has a free plan with unlimited smart links, basic analytics, and fan capture. Unlike Songwhip's entirely free model (which had no business model and led to its shutdown), Lynkify has paid plans that fund ongoing development and infrastructure. The free plan gives you everything you need to start.
Related guides
- Smart Links
How to Create a Music Smart Link: Step-by-Step Guide
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- Bio Pages
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