GatefoldedShare Unreleased Music Securely
Stop sending Google Drive links and praying nobody forwards them. Gatefolded gives you a branded page with password protection, email allowlists, in-browser playback, and real analytics on who actually listened.
You already know the pain
Every tool musicians use for private sharing has the same problems. None of them were built for this.
Google Drive
Looks unprofessional. No inline playback. Anyone with the link can forward it. Zero analytics.
WeTransfer
Links expire after 7 days. Recipients have to download files before they can listen. No way to track who opened it.
SoundCloud Private Links
Audio compressed to 128kbps. Private links can be forwarded to anyone. No access controls. Basic analytics at best.
Email attachments
File size limits. Buried in inboxes. No playback experience. You never know if they actually listened.
Gatefolded was built specifically for sharing unreleased music. One link. Professional presentation. Full control over who hears it. And you know exactly who listened.
Everything you need for private sharing
Not a file hosting service with sharing bolted on. Every feature is designed for the way musicians actually share music.
Password protection
Lock any release behind a password. Only people you trust get access. Change or revoke the password anytime.
Email allowlists
Restrict access to specific email addresses. Listeners verify with a one-time code. No forwarding, no sharing.
In-browser playback
Full tracks stream right in the browser. No downloads, no apps, no compression. MP3, WAV, and FLAC supported.
Listener analytics
See who accessed your link, which tracks they played, how many times, and when. Export everything as CSV.
Expiring links
Set links to expire after a date or a number of plays. No lingering access to old demos or pre-release tracks.
Download controls
Allow or block downloads per release. You decide what listeners can keep and what stays stream-only.
Album-level organization
Group tracks into albums and releases. Share an entire project with one link, complete with artwork and credits.
Team collaboration
Invite up to 4 team members. Managers, bandmates, or label staff can help manage releases with optional approval workflows.
How Gatefolded compares
Feature-by-feature against the tools musicians actually use for private sharing
| Gatefolded | Google Drive | WeTransfer | SoundCloud | Samply | Filepass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49/yr | Free | Free | Free | $120-240/yr | $144-588/yr |
| Audio quality | ✓ | Download only | Download only | 128kbps | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-browser playback | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password protection | ✓ | ✕ | Paid | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email allowlists | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listener analytics | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link permanence | ✓ | ✓ | 7 days | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expiring links | ✓ | ✕ | Always expires | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Samply Artist plan $10/mo, Label plan $20/mo. Filepass Starter $12/mo, Professional $49/mo. Gatefolded includes everything at one flat rate: $49/year.
Built for the way you actually work
For Producers
Sending mixes to clients
Upload the latest mix, share a password-protected link, and let your client listen in their browser. No more emailing WAV files or hoping they find the right folder in Google Drive. You see when they listened, so you know when to follow up.
For Labels
Sharing pre-release albums with press
Create a branded listening page for your upcoming release. Restrict access by email allowlist so only approved journalists can listen. Track who played what and when. No more wondering if the reviewer actually heard the album before publishing.
For Artists
Sending demos to A&R
Share your best work in a clean, professional player. Not a Google Drive folder. Not a SoundCloud link that looks like every other demo in their inbox. Password-protect it, and you will know exactly when they listened and which tracks caught their attention.
For Bands
Sharing rehearsal recordings with members
Upload session recordings and rough mixes. Share with bandmates via email allowlist. Everyone listens in their browser without downloading anything. Keep unreleased material locked down while the whole band stays in sync.
What artists say
“There was just no reasonable option for private, exclusive streaming before Gatefolded. It’s easy, looks good, and gives listeners a deluxe experience of an artist’s work.”
“I want to share new songs with my friends, but I want more control than just texting a SoundCloud link.”
“The analytics alone are worth it. I can see exactly which tracks people are listening to and where they’re from.”
Set up in 3 steps
Upload your tracks
Drag and drop MP3, WAV, or FLAC files. Add artwork, lyrics, and credits.
Set your access controls
Add a password, set up an email allowlist, configure expiration. Or leave it open. Your call.
Share your link
Send the link to whoever needs to hear it. Track every listen in real time.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I share unreleased music without it leaking?
Gatefolded gives you multiple layers of access control. You can password-protect any release, restrict access to specific email addresses with allowlists, set links to expire after a certain date, and limit the number of plays. Listeners verify their identity with a one-time code before they can hear anything. You get real-time alerts when someone accesses your music, so you always know who listened and when.
What's the best way to send music to a record label?
Create a Gatefolded page for your release, add your tracks, artwork, and credits, then share the link with the A&R contact. You can password-protect it so only they can access it. They'll hear your music in a professional, branded player right in their browser. No downloads, no compression, no forwarding. You'll see exactly when they listened and which tracks they played.
How do I share high quality audio files online?
Upload MP3, WAV, or FLAC files to Gatefolded. Your audio plays back in full quality directly in the browser. Unlike SoundCloud, which transcodes everything to 128kbps, or WeTransfer, which requires downloading before listening, Gatefolded streams your original audio with no compression and no extra steps for the listener.
Is Gatefolded better than SoundCloud for sharing private tracks?
SoundCloud's private links can be forwarded to anyone, there's no way to know who actually listened, and all audio gets compressed to 128kbps. Gatefolded lets you restrict access by email address, see detailed listener analytics, and preserve your audio quality. It's purpose-built for private sharing, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Can I share music with multiple people and track who listened?
Yes. You can share a link with as many people as you want, or restrict it to a specific list of email addresses. Gatefolded tracks every access: who opened the link, when they listened, which tracks they played, and how many times. You can export this data as a CSV.
How much does Gatefolded cost compared to Filepass or Samply?
Gatefolded is $49/year for everything: unlimited releases, password protection, email allowlists, analytics, team collaboration, and custom branding. Samply charges $10-20/month ($120-240/year). Filepass charges $12-49/month ($144-588/year). There are no tiers or feature gates. You get the full product from day one.
Do listeners need to create an account to hear my music?
No. Listeners click your link and hear your music. If you've set up password protection, they enter the password. If you've set up an email allowlist, they verify with a one-time code sent to their email. No account creation, no app download, no friction.
Can my whole team manage shared releases?
Yes. Gatefolded supports team collaboration with up to 4 members per account. You can invite managers, bandmates, or label staff to help manage releases. Optional approval workflows let you control what gets published.