Chartmetric Alternative: Soundcharts Music Analytics

# Chartmetric Alternative: Why Music Professionals Choose Soundcharts

## TL;DR

Soundcharts offers more comprehensive radio airplay coverage (2,465 stations in 87 countries vs Chartmetric's 300 US stations), press mentions tracking, and more affordable pricing starting at $21.55/month compared to Chartmetric's $140/month.

## Why Look for a Chartmetric Alternative?

Based on customer feedback and reviews:

- Overwhelming UI with too much data
- Limited radio airplay coverage (US-only)
- High pricing for independent artists and small teams
- Lack of press mentions tracking

## Soundcharts: A Comprehensive Chartmetric Alternative

### Key Differences

| Feature | Soundcharts | Chartmetric |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Radio Stations | 2,465 (87 countries) | 300 (US only) |
| Press Monitoring | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Starting Price | $21.55/month | $140/month |
| Historical Data | 3 years | 5 years |
| Mobile App | Desktop only | iOS & Android |

### What You Get with Soundcharts

**1. More Radio Coverage**
- 2,465 radio stations in 87 countries
- Local radio insights, not just US markets
- Real-time airplay tracking
- Geographic heatmaps

**2. Press Mentions**
- Track artist coverage in major music publications
- Monitor PR campaign effectiveness
- See when and where artists are mentioned

**3. More Affordable Pricing**
- Artist plan: $21.55/month
- 10 Artists plan: $49/month
- Pro (unlimited): $129/month

**4. Comprehensive Platform Coverage**
- 20+ streaming platforms
- 7M+ playlists
- 26K+ charts
- All major social networks

### Who Should Choose Soundcharts?

**Soundcharts is ideal for:**
- Labels and managers working with artists outside the US
- Teams needing press monitoring alongside streaming data
- Indie artists and small teams on a budget
- Radio promoters requiring comprehensive airplay coverage

**Chartmetric might be better for:**
- Teams needing 5+ years of historical data
- Users who prefer mobile apps
- Those who need Chartmetric's proprietary metrics (Career Stage Score, etc.)

## Full Music Analytics Tools Comparison

See the full roundup with more tools and use cases:
[Music Analytics Tools Guide](https://soundcharts.com/en/blog/music-analytics-tools)