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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $599.00
Meltwater
Star Rating
(2,488)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterMention
Star Rating
(440)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $599.00
Learn more about MentionSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Mention" excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.8, making it more user-friendly compared to "Meltwater," which scored 7.9. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of "Mention" allows for quicker onboarding and less training time for new users.
- Reviewers mention that "Meltwater" shines in "Brand Monitoring" with a high score of 9.0, while "Mention" scored 8.2. Users on G2 highlight the comprehensive tracking capabilities of "Meltwater," which allows for more in-depth insights into brand sentiment across various platforms.
- G2 users report that "Mention" offers superior "Social Analytics" features, particularly in "Post Performance" with a score of 8.0, compared to "Meltwater," which lacks detailed analytics in this area. Reviewers say that the ability to analyze post engagement metrics helps them refine their content strategy effectively.
- Users say that "Meltwater" provides better "Content Approval Workflows" with a score of 7.5, while "Mention" does not have a dedicated feature for this, leading to potential delays in content publishing. Reviewers mention that the structured approval process in "Meltwater" enhances team collaboration and efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that "Mention" has a more robust "User-Generated Content (UGC) Management" feature, scoring 8.5, compared to "Meltwater," which scored only 7.0. Users report that the ease of managing and integrating UGC into campaigns is a significant advantage for "Mention."
- Users on G2 report that "Meltwater" has a more extensive "Media Database" with a score of 7.9, while "Mention" scored lower in this area. Reviewers say that the larger database allows for better outreach and media relations, making "Meltwater" a preferred choice for PR professionals.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meltwater
No pricing availableMention
Company Plan
Starting at $599.00
Complete media monitoring solution with advanced social listening, sentiment analysis, and competitive intelligence. Tailored to your organization's specific monitoring needs and scale.
- Unlimited users
- 10+ Basic, Standard and Boolean-search based alerts
- 50,000 mentions
Free Trial
Meltwater
No trial information availableMention
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
2,134
8.4
384
Ease of Use
7.9
2,168
8.8
388
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,148
8.8
169
Ease of Admin
8.1
929
8.7
166
Quality of Support
8.6
2,059
8.5
289
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
935
8.5
153
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,117
8.0
380
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.8(won by default)
524
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
512
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
517
Not enough data
6.8(won by default)
375
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
393
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
424
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
7.7(won by default)
543
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
563
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
480
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
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
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
8.1
237
Feature Not Available
7.4
210
Feature Not Available
7.3
201
Feature Not Available
7.5
202
Feature Not Available
8.0
227
Feature Not Available
7.6
211
Feature Not Available
Social Management
8.3
279
8.4
22
7.8
266
Feature Not Available
7.4
236
Feature Not Available
7.9
274
Feature Not Available
6.5
207
Feature Not Available
7.1
207
Feature Not Available
7.3
99
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
5.8
23
Feature Not Available
6.0
23
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
6.1
22
Feature Not Available
Media Channels
7.3
633
Feature Not Available
7.2
655
Feature Not Available
8.5
728
8.9
15
Geographic Coverage
7.8
701
9.0
14
8.2
709
8.9
14
7.6
635
8.5
13
Reporting
8.2
707
8.7
15
8.1
695
8.2
15
7.9
687
8.5
13
7.9
712
7.9
13
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
6.3
82
Not enough data
6.3
80
Not enough data
6.2
79
Not enough data
6.3
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
287
Not enough data
6.6
282
Not enough data
Audiences
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.3
44
Not enough data
7.0
42
Not enough data
7.4
42
Not enough data
Data Analysis
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
Administration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audience Intelligence Platforms
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
802
8.2
255
7.3
702
7.8
239
8.2
515
9.0
10
8.3
522
8.3
10
7.8
486
6.7
8
7.8
477
6.7
6
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
6.5
82
Feature Not Available
6.4
82
Feature Not Available
6.2
81
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Data Management & Analysis
6.9
779
7.6
224
8.0
788
8.3
230
8.0
482
8.8
10
7.8
462
8.3
7
Influencer Marketing
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Influencer Marketing Platforms
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.6
155
Not enough data
6.7
152
Not enough data
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
7.9
479
Not enough data
7.9
412
Not enough data
8.0
388
Not enough data
Outreach
8.1
425
Not enough data
7.5
146
Not enough data
7.7
349
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
473
Not enough data
8.3
360
Not enough data
8.1
407
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting
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
Not enough data
User Rights/Roles
7.7
305
Not enough data
8.0
326
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Meltwater and Mention are categorized as Media Monitoring, Social Media Management, and Social Media Listening Tools
Unique Categories
Meltwater is categorized as Audience Intelligence Platforms, Influencer Marketing Platforms, Media and Influencer Targeting, PR Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Mention has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meltwater
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mention
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
15.7%
Public Relations and Communications
14.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.6%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Other
54.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Internet
10.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Computer Software
5.8%
Public Relations and Communications
4.1%
Other
61.5%
Discussions
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
Do you offer a free trial?
1 Comment
Official Response from Mention
Yes, you can try our product for 14 days.Read more
What is Mention used for?
1 Comment
BD
Mention is the marketer's best friend, allowing them to tackle multiple online marketing challenges. The platform seamlessly integrates social listening and...Read more
Mention has no more discussions with answers
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