Songtrust Reviews 638

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the user-friendly experience, highlighting the straightforward dashboard and ease of registering songs, adding splits, and linking recordings. Many found the platform made collecting royalties globally incredibly easy and appreciated the clear, well-structured rights management process, which saved significant administrative time. However, some people were dissatisfied with the response times, mentioning long waits for answers to inquiries, with some reporting no response at all for months. A few other people also felt that the customer service was not always helpful, citing issues with identity verification during onboarding and difficulties getting support for specific problems.

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User experience

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Service

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Response time

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Website

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m very happy with the way Songtrust collect from all over the world. And the option for early payment is really helpful too. Sometimes, on registering a new work I get confused as to whether I have... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The fact that I was able to get my request resolved in a timely manner even though it would be cool if we can resolve certain things ourselves. Other than that Songtrust has always been a great suppor... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

basically im satitsfied with all the service provided from songtrust. but when i get paid, the exchange rate is too low compared to another bank 's currency rate. i think it would be better if u guys... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I feel better knowing that SongTrust, with its expertise and resources, is in my corner. The only constructive criticism I would add at this early stage in my songwriter journey is for SongTrust to do... See more


Company details

  1. Music Publisher

About Songtrust

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Songtrust is a tech-driven global music publishing administrator used by indie / DIY music creators all over the world to collect the royalties that their songs earn from streaming, sync, and social media.

We register your songs directly with collection sources in every country and territory where they’re being played. Doing this yourself would be a full-time job: not only registering your songs with dozens of sources around the world, but also tracking down your royalties with each of them.

When you simplify your administrative work with Songtrust, you can spend more time making music.

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Contact info

  • 155 Avenue of the Americas, 10013, New York, United States

  • songtrust.com

4.4

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638 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to upload and complete the…

Easy to upload and complete the submission process. The site lets you know what has been completed and what still needs to be done.

July 11, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Jason! We are very happy to hear that you found our account setup process easy. If you run into any account-related issues in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@songtrust.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

they procrastinate so they can keep…

they procrastinate so they can keep stealing money.. i canceled nearly a year ago and immediately received an email trying to convince me to stay with the company, and then a follow up email shortly after that.. they were quick to communicate then, but now they claim response time is 25 business days.. i never received my letter of relinquishment and emailed a month ago requesting it.. still no response at all.. they are still trying to claim my music and steal money from my family.. no number to call, simply the generic support email that is ignored.. i even dm’d on instagram because they sure are active on there, but no luck with a response either

June 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using the app is real easy and…

Using the app is real easy and convenient and it lays out instructions easily! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the team and collecting all of my future royalties in all 196 countries in all 50 states I trust the process with song trust, knowing that they will do the right thing for me and my music….

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

It’s a pleasure to work with you, Gwendolen! Rest assured that our team is diligently monitoring for royalty activity on every song you’ve registered in your Songtrust account. We look forward to notifying you as soon as you have publishing royalties to collect. We’re honored to be your music publishing partner!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

detailed info and everything is on time

detailed info and everything is on time

July 7, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Thank you for this 5-star review, Idan! Our team is thrilled to hear that you've been satisfied with our services. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Client Services team again if you need any additional help in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process!

Everything was easy to do. From registration to claiming my songs. I have an account with The MLC, but I’ll use this as my main source for that specific type of royalty.

July 6, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Anthony! We are very happy to hear that you found our song registration process easy. Should you run into any issues with your account in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@songtrust.com. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Somethings are a little tricky like…

Somethings are a little tricky like after you add a recording you can't click save you have to click cancel but overall it was a much better experience then some of the other websites I had to deal with in this process.

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi David, thank you for the feedback! We’re happy to hear that you found our platform much easier to navigate than others you’ve used.

Regarding those tricky moments with saving recordings, we’ve recently introduced the Draft status to make our song registration process more flexible and clear. If you ever need to make a change, you can now edit your song details as long as the work is in the Draft or Monitoring status. For songs already in Monitoring, simply click "Revert to Draft" on the song's page to unlock those fields for editing.

We also wanted to mention that your registered songs are currently in the Monitoring phase. This means that our team has your data in hand and is moving through the essential steps of monitoring for royalty activity ahead of sending your songs out to our vast network of global collection societies where they may earn.

If you're ever unsure whether or not your progress has been saved or if you run into any other issues, please reach out to our team at support@songtrust.com. We're always happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Matthew! Thank you for being a valued Songtrust client. We hope to be your trusted music publishing administrator for many years to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Resolved the issue quickly and without…

Resolved the issue quickly and without any further complications :D

June 23, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Thank you for this positive feedback, Alexander! So glad to hear that our Client Services team was able to resolve your issue quickly and effectively. Please don't hesitate to reach out again if you need any more assistance with your account in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and painless to add songs to your…

Quick and painless to add songs to your catalog and start collecting your publishing.

June 21, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Travis! Our team is thrilled to hear that you found the song registration process to be quick and painless. If you need additional help with your account in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us again. Have a wonderful day!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Some items were unclear

Some items were unclear, ie, number from ASCAP.
Emails asking to make updates that I had finished.

June 26, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Ernie, thank you for the feedback. We want our registration process to be as easy as possible, so we appreciate you pointing out where things can seem unclear.

Regarding the ASCAP number, we require your IPI number (which is assigned by your PRO) to correctly identify you as a songwriter and ensure your royalties aren't sent to someone with a similar name.

As for the emails, we apologize for the confusion. Sometimes our system can take a moment to sync up after you’ve made an update, which can trigger a follow-up email even if you've already completed the task. We are working to make those notifications more real-time.

We also wanted to mention that all of your songs are currently in the Monitoring status. This means our team has received your information and is now actively monitoring for royalty activity across our network of collection societies around the world.

Please reach out to our team at support@songtrust.com any time if you run into any other issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick process

June 21, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Kymani! We strive to make our account setup process as quick and easy as possible for our clients, so it is great to hear this from you. Please don't hesitate to contact us at support@songtrust.com if you need any assistance with your account moving forward!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its great

The rapidity and greatness of the service

June 23, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Thank you for this 5-star review, Yohans! Our team is glad to hear you've been satisfied with our service. We appreciate you being a part of the Songtrust community!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient..

June 13, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Jose! Our team aims to make our account setup process as efficient as possible, so we really appreciate you leaving this feedback. Thanks for using Songtrust!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I haven’t received my first payment…

I haven’t received my first payment from any of my music in regards to Songtrust, so I can’t fully say that I’m satisfied with the experience yet.

June 11, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Kevin! We completely understand that you're eager to receive your first royalty payment from us.

It's important to note that collection societies often have their own minimum stream and payout thresholds and the song registration process takes time, so it may take a bit for streams to translate into processed payments. Your songs are currently in the Monitoring status, which means our team is monitoring your works for royalty activity ahead of sending them for registration at the societies around the world where they may earn.

The best way to reach payout thresholds quicker is to add more songs from your catalog to your Songtrust account (if you have them) and proactively market your songs that have been released!

We’re here to help you through the process, so if you have any questions about the payout timeline, please feel free to reach out to our team at support@songtrust.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

Very easy, convenient. Simply perfect. The entire process was pleasant. Thank you.

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Peace! We are very happy to hear that you found our account setup process convenient and pleasant. Should any issues with your account come up in the future, feel free to contact us at support@songtrust.com. Our team hopes to be a part of your music career journey for many years to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Registration

You guys made it easy to register. It was straight forward and easy to input all the info once you have all your info ready. You guys rock.

June 7, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Thank you for leaving this positive review, Cess! It is amazing to hear that you found our song registration process easy since we aim to make this experience as seamless as possible for our valued clients. We appreciate you being a part of the Songtrust community!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for good service

Thanks for good service

June 10, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi George! Our team is thrilled to hear that you've had a positive experience with our services thus far. We're here to assist you any time you need account-related help in the future, feel free to reach out at support@songtrust.com if anything comes up. Thanks for using Songtrust!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response and very detailed.

Quick response and very detailed.
Jan solved my issue without a hitch. Thanks Songtrust Team.

June 10, 2025
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Reply from Songtrust

Hi Gino! Great to hear that our Client Services team was able to assist you thoroughly and effectively. Don't hesitate to contact us again if you need any more help in the future!

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