Question 1

Is Gigstart.me a free alternative to Hypeddit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for music smart links and artist pages. Gigstart.me includes smart links, artist pages, analytics, and email capture free. Hypeddit's free Rookie plan includes unlimited smart links and download gates; paid plans start at $14/month Basic, $29/month Pro, and $149/month Elite.

Question 2

What's the difference between a smart link and a fan gate?

Accepted Answer

A smart link routes fans to supported streaming services. A fan gate asks for an action, such as an email or follow, before unlocking content. Gigstart.me focuses on smart links and artist pages; Hypeddit also specializes in gates.

Question 3

Can I move my Hypeddit links to Gigstart.me?

Accepted Answer

You can recreate each release as a Gigstart.me smart link and point your bio at your Gigstart.me artist page. Keep old Hypeddit links live during the transition so existing links do not break.

Question 4

Does Gigstart.me do pre-saves?

Accepted Answer

Not currently. Gigstart.me supports smart links for released music. Hypeddit includes unlimited pre-saves in its paid Basic plan.

Question 5

How do the analytics compare?

Accepted Answer

Gigstart.me includes per-link analytics free. Hypeddit includes Fan Analytics & Insights in its $29/month Pro plan.

Question 6

Do I need an account to make a Gigstart.me smart link?

Accepted Answer

No. You can paste a supported track link and share the resulting smart link without signing up. The artist console uses Google sign-in.