Compare Dash Social and Meltwater 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$999.00 1 Social Set Per Brand Per Month
No pricing available
Dash Social
Star Rating
(339)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$999.00 1 Social Set Per Brand Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMeltwater
Star Rating
(2,506)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% 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 providing a comprehensive media intelligence system, offering robust social media listening and monitoring capabilities. Users appreciate its global coverage, which helps create a broad picture of brand presence across various platforms.
- Users say that Dash Social stands out for its highly customizable dashboard, allowing for tailored reports that meet specific brand needs. This flexibility is particularly praised for enhancing insights into both paid and organic content, making it a valuable tool for digital content strategy.
- Reviewers mention that Meltwater's intuitive programming and responsive customer service contribute to a smoother user experience, especially after the initial setup. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to quickly implement a new tool without extensive training.
- According to verified reviews, Dash Social's ability to schedule short-form YouTube videos has been a game-changer for users, showcasing its adaptability to current content trends and needs. This feature has been particularly beneficial for brands focusing on video marketing.
- Users highlight that while Meltwater provides strong analytics and reporting features, Dash Social's focus on strategic audience targeting and post-distribution growth has led to impressive results for user engagement and audience development.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms cater well to small businesses, Meltwater has a larger volume of reviews, indicating a broader user base. However, Dash Social's higher ratings in areas like support quality and ease of setup suggest it may offer a more user-friendly experience for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dash Social
Engage
$999.00
1 Social Set Per Brand Per Month
Built for growing brands to master social and build momentum. Includes unlimited users.
- Social Planning and Publishing Calendar
- Cross-Channel Analytics
- Community Management
Meltwater
No pricing availableFree Trial
Dash Social
Free Trial is available
Meltwater
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
268
7.9
2,143
Ease of Use
9.3
272
7.8
2,177
Ease of Setup
9.2
107
7.8
1,155
Ease of Admin
9.4
88
8.1
930
Quality of Support
9.6
273
8.6
2,068
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
89
8.4
936
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
256
8.0
2,126
Features by Category
Social Analytics
8.1(won by 0.3)
194
7.8
525
8.3(won by 0.6)
198
7.7
513
9.0(won by 1.0)
210
8.0
518
6.4
113
6.8(won by 0.4)
376
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.5(tied score)
131
7.5(tied score)
394
7.5(won by 0.4)
112
7.1
425
Reports & Dashboards
8.5(won by 0.8)
193
7.7
544
8.8(won by 0.8)
198
8.0
565
8.5(won by 0.6)
157
7.9
481
7.0(won by default)
100
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 & Collaboration
9.1
191
8.1
238
8.8
190
7.4
211
7.3
44
7.3
202
7.0
44
7.5
203
9.0
166
8.0
228
7.7
127
7.6
212
Social Management
9.0
198
8.3
280
8.8
199
7.8
267
8.4
167
7.4
237
8.6
178
7.9
275
6.4
103
6.5
208
8.2
128
7.1
208
7.9
29
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
Not enough data
7.3
636
Not enough data
7.2
658
Not enough data
8.5
733
Geographic Coverage
Not enough data
7.8
704
Not enough data
8.2
713
Not enough data
7.6
637
Reporting
Not enough data
8.2
709
Not enough data
8.1
697
Not enough data
7.8
692
Not enough data
7.9
716
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
6.3
83
Not enough data
6.3
81
Not enough data
6.2
80
Not enough data
6.3
81
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
288
Not enough data
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
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
7.9
43
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
43
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
803
Not enough data
7.3
704
Not enough data
8.2
517
Not enough data
8.3
522
Not enough data
7.8
488
Not enough data
7.8
477
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
6.5
83
Not enough data
6.4
84
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
779
Not enough data
7.9
788
Not enough data
8.0
481
Not enough data
7.8
464
Content
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
Engagement
6.5
24
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
Social Shopping
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
Visual UGC
7.7
46
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
Integrations
9.4
50
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
Support
9.2
46
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
46
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
Influencer Marketing
Not enough data
7.8
203
Not enough data
7.8
205
Not enough data
8.0
209
Not enough data
7.7
199
Not enough data
7.4
196
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
134
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
Not enough data
6.6
155
Not enough data
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
483
Not enough data
7.9
413
Not enough data
8.0
388
Outreach
Not enough data
8.1
428
Not enough data
7.5
146
Not enough data
7.7
349
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
477
Not enough data
8.3
361
Not enough data
8.1
409
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
Dash Social and Meltwater are categorized as Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, and Social Media Suites
Unique Categories
Dash Social is categorized as User-Generated Content and Social Commerce Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dash Social
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
Apparel & Fashion
17.4%
Cosmetics
14.7%
Retail
12.3%
Consumer Goods
11.7%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Other
33.6%
Marketing and Advertising
15.7%
Public Relations and Communications
14.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.6%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
54.4%
Discussions
Dash Social has no 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 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
How much does meltwater cost?
2 Comments
GS
Basic modules, with 4 users and a maximum of 20 searches (imagine it as no more than 20 quieres saved at the same time), 12K a year. Twitter data, unlimited....Read more
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