Compare ACCESS Newswire and Meltwater 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$934.00 Per Month
No pricing available
ACCESS Newswire
Star Rating
(389)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$934.00 Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plansMeltwater
Star Rating
(2,631)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Meltwater excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to ACCESS Newswire. Users appreciate its robust media intelligence system, which includes comprehensive social media listening and global news coverage, providing a broad picture of brand presence.
- Users say that Meltwater's implementation process is intuitive, with many highlighting the customizable dashboard and automated analytics features that enhance daily reporting. In contrast, while ACCESS Newswire is noted for its straightforward setup, it lacks the depth of features that Meltwater offers.
- Reviewers mention that Meltwater's customer support is highly responsive, which is a crucial factor for users needing assistance. On the other hand, ACCESS Newswire receives praise for its customer service as well, but it doesn't match the volume of positive feedback seen for Meltwater.
- According to verified reviews, Meltwater's media monitoring capabilities are robust, capturing a wide array of social sources and global news. ACCESS Newswire, while effective for PR news release distribution, does not provide the same level of comprehensive monitoring, which may limit its utility for users seeking in-depth insights.
- Users highlight that Meltwater's advanced features, such as keyword targeting and custom reports, significantly enhance usability for small businesses. In contrast, ACCESS Newswire, while popular among small businesses, tends to focus more on compliance and accessibility, which may not meet the needs of users looking for advanced analytics.
- Reviewers note that Meltwater's overall performance is backed by a substantial number of reviews, indicating a reliable user experience. ACCESS Newswire, while it has a solid star rating, has far fewer reviews, which may raise questions about the consistency of user experiences over time.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ACCESS Newswire
ACCESS PR National
$934.00
Per Month
Everything in the Budget plan; 750 Media pitch credits; Media Monitoring and Alerts; 1 Press Release/Month
- Upgrade to National Plus for up to 3 Press Releases/month ($1539/month)
Meltwater
No pricing availableFree Trial
ACCESS Newswire
No trial information availableMeltwater
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
307
7.9
2,154
Ease of Use
8.9
311
7.9
2,256
Ease of Setup
8.9
205
7.9
1,223
Ease of Admin
8.8
145
8.1
932
Quality of Support
9.1
301
8.6
2,079
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
149
8.4
938
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
289
8.0
2,134
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
528
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
513
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
518
Not enough data
6.8(won by default)
377
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
394
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
428
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
549
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
567
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
483
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content Creation
8.6
213
Not enough data
8.3
200
Not enough data
8.4
185
Not enough data
8.0
181
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Distribution
8.6
246
Not enough data
7.8
183
Not enough data
8.0
188
Not enough data
8.3
211
Not enough data
Investor Relations (IR) Website BuilderHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additionality Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
238
Not enough data
7.4
212
Not enough data
7.3
202
Not enough data
7.5
204
Not enough data
8.0
229
Not enough data
7.6
212
Social Management
Not enough data
8.3
285
Not enough data
7.8
272
Not enough data
7.4
238
Not enough data
7.9
277
Not enough data
6.5
209
Not enough data
7.1
209
Not enough data
7.3
100
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
5.8
24
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
23
Media Channels
8.0
5
7.3
640
8.7
5
7.2
661
9.7
5
8.5
741
Geographic Coverage
8.3
5
7.8
707
10.0
5
8.3
717
9.7
5
7.6
641
Reporting
10.0
5
8.2
719
9.3
5
8.1
701
9.7
5
7.9
707
10.0
5
8.0
734
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
6.3
83
Not enough data
6.3
82
Not enough data
6.2
80
Not enough data
6.3
81
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
8.3
5
6.6
290
7.3
5
6.6
283
Audiences
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.3
44
Not enough data
7.0
42
Not enough data
7.4
42
Data Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
7.9
44
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
44
Agentic AI - Audience Intelligence Platforms
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.1
813
Not enough data
7.3
707
Not enough data
8.2
538
Not enough data
8.3
530
Not enough data
7.8
495
Not enough data
7.9
482
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
6.5
84
Not enough data
6.6
88
Not enough data
6.2
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
6.9
786
Not enough data
8.0
804
Not enough data
8.1
487
Not enough data
7.9
476
Management
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.1
28
Not enough data
6.4
25
Not enough data
6.6
25
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
Distribution & Reporting
8.1
27
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
7.2
28
Not enough data
Influencer Marketing
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
7.8
206
Not enough data
8.0
211
Not enough data
7.7
199
Not enough data
7.4
197
Not enough data
6.9
162
Not enough data
7.4
170
Not enough data
8.0
199
Not enough data
7.9
200
Not enough data
7.7
185
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
148
Not enough data
6.7
135
Not enough data
6.3
115
Agentic AI - Influencer Marketing Platforms
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
6.8
18
6.6
155
7.2
18
6.7
152
AI Visibility & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sentiment & Brand Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Competitive Benchmarking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Content Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Alerts
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
7.9
490
Not enough data
7.9
415
Not enough data
8.0
389
Outreach
Not enough data
8.1
433
Not enough data
7.5
146
Not enough data
7.7
349
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
485
Not enough data
8.3
361
Not enough data
8.1
413
Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting
Not enough data
5.8
20
Not enough data
6.0
19
Not enough data
6.0
19
Not enough data
6.0
19
Not enough data
6.0
19
User Rights/Roles
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
8.0
326
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ACCESS Newswire and Meltwater are categorized as Media Monitoring and PR Analytics
Unique Categories
ACCESS Newswire is categorized as Online Newsroom, Press Release Distribution, and Investor Relations (IR) Website Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ACCESS Newswire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Meltwater
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Mining & Metals
8.2%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer Software
6.0%
Other
56.8%
Marketing and Advertising
15.3%
Public Relations and Communications
14.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.9%
Higher Education
5.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
54.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
How can I make sure my press releases are picked up by Apple News under our stock ticker?
2 Comments
EP
I am unaware of a "direct link" to APPLE NEWS as they promote themselves as a "consolidator" to repurpose items that they pick-and-choose for their readers...Read more
Does ACCESSWIRE offer good translation services?
2 Comments
EP
I have never tried their translation services... so I don't know.
Read more
ACCESS Newswire has no more discussions with answers
How do I make Meltwater work for our organization?
3 Comments
AS
I find it helpful to make customized reporter/influencer lists (based on geography, issue, etc). Makes it easy to do rapid-response outreach.Read more
How much does meltwater cost?
2 Comments
CS
Depends on the exact tools within the platform you want to use and size of organization. We are a very small marketing team of a public library, so our cost...Read more
How soon will sysomos and meltwater fully be integrated?
2 Comments
FA
Hi Janay. Sorry I don't know the answer to that question. Hopefully a Meltwater rep or someone else can answer it. I suggest simply contacting Meltwater...Read more
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