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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $258.00 2 Users Per Year
Meltwater
Star Rating
(2,492)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterProwly
Star Rating
(113)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $258.00 2 Users Per Year
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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 Prowly. Users appreciate its robust media intelligence system, which includes comprehensive social media listening and monitoring capabilities.
- Users say that Prowly shines in its user-friendly interface, making it easy to manage PR tasks from drafting to delivery. Reviewers highlight its intuitive design, which simplifies organizing contacts and tracking outreach without the need to switch between multiple tools.
- According to verified reviews, Meltwater's implementation process is praised for being intuitive, with users noting that the setup is straightforward once you get everything in place. This ease of use contributes to a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
- Reviewers mention that while Prowly has a strong focus on PR management, it faces challenges in media monitoring compared to Meltwater. Users have noted that Meltwater's global coverage and comprehensive monitoring guide provide a clearer brand image, which is crucial for effective media strategy.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms offer quality support, but Meltwater's customer service is frequently described as highly responsive, which can be a significant advantage for users needing assistance during critical moments.
- Users report that while Prowly has a strong feature set for PR management, Meltwater's advanced analytics and customizable dashboards are particularly beneficial for users looking to gain deeper insights into their media performance and brand presence.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meltwater
No pricing availableProwly
Basic Annual
Starting at $258.00
2 Users Per Year
For individuals looking to strengthen PR efforts by finding contacts, sending pitches, and monitoring the media.
Price per month, billed annually
- 500 Media database contacts
- Add own contacts to CRM
- Send, schedule and analyze 1,000 per month
Free Trial
Meltwater
No trial information availableProwly
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
2,135
8.6
96
Ease of Use
7.9
2,169
8.8
96
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,149
8.2
62
Ease of Admin
8.1
929
8.4
54
Quality of Support
8.5
2,060
8.6
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
935
8.3
54
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,118
7.9
88
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)
564
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
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
6.3
13
Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Distribution
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.9
15
Contact Management
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
PR Management
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Agentic AI - Regulatory Change 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
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
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
634
9.3
5
7.2
656
9.0
5
8.5
729
9.3
5
Geographic Coverage
7.7
702
9.0
5
8.2
710
9.7
5
7.6
636
9.0
5
Reporting
8.2
709
9.0
5
8.1
696
9.0
5
7.9
689
9.3
5
7.9
713
9.3
5
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
9.0
5
6.6
283
9.3
5
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
8.0
801
9.2
6
7.3
703
7.8
6
8.2
515
10.0
5
8.3
522
8.3
6
7.8
486
Feature Not Available
7.8
477
8.6
6
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
7.8
6
7.9
787
8.6
6
8.0
481
6.9
6
7.8
464
7.5
6
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
Distribution & Reporting
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
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
9.2
6
6.7
152
8.3
6
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
8.8
55
7.9
412
8.3
55
8.0
388
8.4
51
Outreach
8.1
425
8.8
54
7.5
146
8.3
11
7.7
349
8.6
46
Reporting
8.5
473
9.0
7
8.3
360
8.4
48
8.1
407
8.2
50
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
8.3
41
8.0
326
8.3
49
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Meltwater and Prowly are categorized as Media Monitoring, Media and Influencer Targeting, PR Analytics, and Social Media Listening Tools
Unique Categories
Meltwater is categorized as Audience Intelligence Platforms, Influencer Marketing Platforms, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meltwater
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Prowly
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
6.6%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
54.5%
Public Relations and Communications
16.5%
Media Production
6.4%
Internet
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
58.7%
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
Prowly has no discussions with answers
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