On this page5 sections
Why people look for a Hypeddit alternative
Two things changed for free download gates. In June 2026 SoundCloud paused Hypeddit’s API access, so SoundCloud follow, like and repost steps on Hypeddit can be skipped. And on Hypeddit’s current pricing page, fan email collection is only part of the paid plans.
If a free gate with a few steps and an email is all you need, you don’t have to pay for it.
Side by side
| Feature | Rekonise | Hypeddit |
|---|---|---|
| Free download gates | Unlimited | Unlimited (Rookie plan) |
| Steps per gate on the free plan | Up to 3 | One, per Hypeddit’s help center |
| Email capture on the free plan | – | |
| File hosting | 1 GB free, 100 GB on Pro | 500 MB per gate |
| Spotify steps | ||
| SoundCloud steps | Opens SoundCloud, checks they come back | Not enforced since June 2026 |
| YouTube, Discord, TikTok and Instagram steps | YouTube and Instagram listed | |
| Release links with a countdown | Smart links and pre-saves | |
| Ad campaign tools | – | |
| Paid plans | Optional | From $9 a month, billed yearly |
Hypeddit facts from its pricing page and help center, checked 14 November 2026. Sources below.
Where Rekonise is better
- Emails on the free plan. Add an email step to any link. You see the newest 25 sign-ups for free, and every one of them on Pro or once you reach 10,000 unlocks.
- More steps for free. A Spotify follow, a SoundCloud follow and a like on one free link.
- More than music platforms. YouTube, Discord, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and more, so one link works for beat videos and Discord drops alike.
- Link in bio and release links on the same free account.
Where Hypeddit is better
- Ads. Hypeddit can run Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns for your music. Rekonise doesn’t do ads.
- Platform logins. For platforms where its API still works, Hypeddit does the follow through the fan’s own login. Rekonise opens the platform and checks that the fan came back after the wait. There’s no login step, which is quicker for fans but can’t prove the follow.
Free Rekonise links also show a banner ad next to the steps. Fans never have to click it, and Pro removes it.
Move a gate in five minutes
Download your file from Hypeddit
Or find the ZIP on your computer.
Create a link on Rekonise
Sign up free and upload the file (or paste a link to it). Give it the same title, so people recognise it.
Add the steps
Follow on Spotify first, then SoundCloud or Instagram. Add an email step if you want a list.
Swap the link
Replace the Hypeddit link in your YouTube descriptions, SoundCloud track and bio.
Not sure how many steps to ask for? See how many steps to ask for.
Sources, checked 14 November 2026
- Hypeddit pricing
- Hypeddit help center: Plans and features
- Resident Advisor: SoundCloud and Hypeddit
- EDM.com: SoundCloud cuts Hypeddit API access
Other products change. If something here is out of date, tell us and we’ll fix it.
Questions
Is Hypeddit still working?
Yes, but SoundCloud paused its API access in June 2026, so SoundCloud steps on Hypeddit gates aren’t enforced. Spotify and email steps were reported to still work.
Is there a free Hypeddit alternative with email capture?
Yes. Rekonise lets you add an email step to any free link. Exporting the full list needs Pro or 10,000 unlocks.
Can I keep my Hypeddit links and use Rekonise too?
Yes. Many producers try Rekonise on their next kit first, then compare the numbers.