Compare Meltwater and Press Ranger 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (98.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$79.00 1 User Per Month
Meltwater
Star Rating
(2,507)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterPress Ranger
Star Rating
(63)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (98.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.00 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Meltwater excels in providing a comprehensive media intelligence system, offering features like social media listening and robust media monitoring. Users appreciate its global coverage, which helps them gain a broad perspective on brand performance.
- Users say that Press Ranger stands out for its AI optimization for press releases, which streamlines the editing process and enhances messaging before distribution. This feature is particularly beneficial for those looking to refine their communications efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Meltwater's platform is highly customizable, with a dashboard that allows for automated analytics and daily reports. This flexibility is praised by users who value tailored insights into their media performance.
- According to verified reviews, Press Ranger is noted for its commitment to continuous improvement, with users highlighting the platform's current media database that makes it easier to connect with relevant journalists and podcasts, enhancing outreach efforts.
- Users report that while Meltwater has a solid feature set, some find it challenging to navigate initially, with a few mentioning that the setup process could be more intuitive compared to Press Ranger's smoother onboarding experience.
- Reviewers highlight that Press Ranger's focus on user experience is evident in its high ratings for support and ease of use, with many users expressing satisfaction with the platform's user-friendly interface and responsive customer service.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meltwater
No pricing availablePress Ranger
Pro
$79.00
1 User Per Month
Full access to Press Ranger including the journalist database, publisher database, CRM, and AI Campaigns.
- 500,000 Journalist profiles
- 160,000 Publisher profiles
- PR CRM
Free Trial
Meltwater
No trial information availablePress Ranger
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
2,145
9.7
49
Ease of Use
7.8
2,179
9.7
54
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,157
9.5
52
Ease of Admin
8.1
931
9.6
19
Quality of Support
8.6
2,070
9.7
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
937
9.5
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,127
10.0
49
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.8(won by default)
525
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)
376
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
394
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
425
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
7.7(won by default)
544
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
565
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
481
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 Creation
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
16
Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Content Distribution
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.1
16
Content & Collaboration
8.1
238
Not enough data
7.4
211
Not enough data
7.3
202
Not enough data
7.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
228
Not enough data
7.6
212
Not enough data
Social Management
8.3
280
Not enough data
7.8
267
Not enough data
7.4
237
Not enough data
7.9
275
Not enough data
6.5
208
Not enough data
7.1
208
Not enough data
7.3
100
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
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
Not enough data
Media Channels
7.3
637
Not enough data
7.2
659
Not enough data
8.5
734
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
7.8
705
Not enough data
8.3
714
Not enough data
7.6
637
Not enough data
Reporting
8.2
710
Not enough data
8.1
698
Not enough data
7.9
693
Not enough data
7.9
717
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
288
Not enough data
6.6
283
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
803
Not enough data
7.3
704
Not enough data
8.2
518
Not enough data
8.3
523
Not enough data
7.8
488
Not enough data
7.8
477
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
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
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
6.9
779
Not enough data
7.9
788
Not enough data
8.0
482
Not enough data
7.8
464
Not enough data
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
483
8.9
40
7.9
413
9.0
40
8.0
388
Feature Not Available
Outreach
8.1
428
9.5
41
7.5
146
8.9
39
7.7
349
Feature Not Available
Reporting
8.5
477
Feature Not Available
8.3
361
Feature Not Available
8.1
409
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting
5.8
20
8.2
21
6.0
19
7.8
21
6.0
19
8.2
20
6.0
19
7.8
20
6.0
19
8.3
20
User Rights/Roles
7.7
305
8.7
38
8.0
326
8.6
38
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Meltwater and Press Ranger are categorized as Media and Influencer Targeting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meltwater
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Press Ranger
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
14.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
54.4%
Marketing and Advertising
25.9%
Consulting
7.4%
Computer Software
7.4%
Public Relations and Communications
5.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Other
48.1%
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
Press Ranger has no discussions with answers
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