Alternative
Looking for a Haulix alternative?
Haulix has been the US standard for press and radio promo since 2009. If you're leaning more toward DJ promo, want smartlinks and pre-saves bundled, or just want to cut the bill, Promoly is worth a look.
Start a 7-day free trialWhy publicists and labels look for a Haulix alternative
DJ promo is secondary
Haulix is built for press and radio workflows. If your promos mainly go to DJs and curators, you're using a tool that isn't quite the right fit - and paying premium prices for watermarking you may not need.
Agency tiers get steep
Haulix starts at $22/month but agency-grade plans run past $1,000/month. For publicists managing multiple artists, scaling on Haulix gets expensive quickly.
No built-in tastemaker network
Haulix relies on your own contact list. Building a curated DJ network from scratch takes years. Promoly gives you 1,300+ opt-in DJs on day one.
Limited to promo delivery
Haulix is a press-promo specialist. No smartlinks, pre-saves, or fan-facing tools - so your release workflow spans multiple subscriptions.
The alternative
Promoly - built by a label owner
Promoly works equally well for DJ promo and press outreach. You get the same core features - audio player, tracking, feedback, segmentation, AI press release copy - plus a real DJ network and bundled smartlinks/pre-saves. Starting at £10/month with a 7-day free trial (no credit card), Promoly fits teams that don't want to choose between "tool for DJs" and "tool for press" - and don't want to pay agency prices for either.
Promoly vs Haulix: feature comparison
| Feature | Promoly | Haulix |
|---|---|---|
| In-browser audio player | Yes | Yes |
| Play/download tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback and ratings | Yes | Yes |
| Watermarking | No | Yes |
| Smartlinks | Yes | No |
| Pre-save pages | Yes | No |
| Multi-label management | Yes | No |
| Tastemaker DJ Network | Yes | No |
| AI promo copy | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | £10/mo | $22/mo |
| Free trial | 7 days, 150 sends | 14 days |
You should try Promoly if...
- Labels and artists doing mostly DJ promo
- Publicists wanting one tool for DJs, radio, and press
- Teams paying for Haulix plus a separate smart link tool
- Independent publicists outgrowing Haulix's entry tier but not ready for agency pricing
- Anyone valuing the 1,300+ Tastemaker Network over having to build a list from scratch
You should stay on Haulix if...
- US-focused publicists who need built-in audio watermarking for advance press copies
- Teams deeply integrated with Haulix's press release workflow and media relationships
- Agencies with 20+ active campaigns where the workflow depth justifies the cost
Moving from Haulix to Promoly
Export your contacts
Download your recipient list from Haulix as a CSV. It includes name, email, role tags, and any custom segments you've built.
Import into Promoly
Upload the CSV in Promoly's contacts area. Map columns and turn your Haulix tags into Promoly groups in a few clicks.
Keep your sender reputation warm
We recommend running one test release on Promoly alongside a concurrent Haulix campaign so you can compare engagement before you fully cut over.
Ask for help if you get stuck
Email [email protected] and a human will walk through your migration with you. Most labels are fully moved in under a day.
Perfect for where my business is at right now and I recommend it often. The pricing structure is ideal for small labels or those starting out. All the features are available at the entry tier.
See Promoly in action for 7 days
150 free sends. No credit card. Import your Haulix contacts in minutes.
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