[Jessica Edwards]

Hey indie hustlers and unsigned creators!

2026 is here, and the free tools landscape for promoting your music keeps evolving. Whether you’re pushing releases, growing socials, building playlists, or getting more streams – let’s crowdsource the best FREE tools that are actually working right now.

Share your go-to free resources in these categories (or any others):

* Social media scheduling/growth (e.g., Buffer free tier, Later, Hootsuite)
* Graphic/design tools (Canva free, Photopea, GIMP)
* Video editing (CapCut, DaVinci Resolve free, iMovie)
* Link-in-bio & landing pages (Linktree free, Carrd, Bio.link)
* Playlist pitching & submission (SubmitHub free credits, Groover, Musosoup)
* Analytics & tracking (Spotify for Artists, YouTube Analytics, Chartmetric free)
* Email marketing (Mailchimp free tier, Substack)
* TikTok/Reels tools (trend alerts, caption generators, sound search)
* Press & blog outreach (HARO, free PR lists)
* Other hidden gems you swear by!

Please include:

* Tool name + link (if possible)
* What it’s best for
* Any limitations of the free version
* Why it’s working for you in 2026

Let’s build the ultimate free promo toolkit for indie artists
– no gatekeeping!

What’s your #1 free tool right now?

Drop it below and help your fellow creators save time and money!

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