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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
Meltwater
Star Rating
(2,489)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterPulsar Platform
Star Rating
(35)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 Pulsar Platform. Users appreciate its robust media intelligence capabilities, particularly highlighting its comprehensive global coverage and effective social media monitoring features.
- Users say that Meltwater's implementation process is intuitive, with many praising the customizable dashboard and automated analytics that provide daily reports. In contrast, while Pulsar Platform is noted for its user-friendliness, it lacks the same level of comprehensive features that Meltwater offers.
- Reviewers mention that Meltwater's customer support is highly responsive, which enhances the overall user experience. In comparison, Pulsar Platform users have also praised their support team, but the volume of recent reviews suggests that Meltwater's support is more consistently recognized.
- According to verified reviews, Meltwater's ease of use is rated slightly lower than Pulsar's, but users still find it manageable once set up. Pulsar Platform users highlight its user-friendly interface, which allows for deep analysis and insights, making it a strong contender for those prioritizing ease of navigation.
- G2 reviewers report that Meltwater provides superior audience intelligence features, with users noting its effective audience insights and influencer identification tools. Pulsar Platform, while offering valuable audience understanding, does not match the depth of Meltwater's capabilities in this area.
- Users say that Meltwater's reporting features, including customizable reports and exporting options, are robust and well-received. In contrast, Pulsar Platform's reporting capabilities are seen as less flexible, which may limit users looking for tailored analytics solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meltwater
No pricing availablePulsar Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Meltwater
No trial information availablePulsar Platform
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
2,133
8.2
31
Ease of Use
7.9
2,167
8.1
31
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,147
8.7
23
Ease of Admin
8.1
929
9.2
22
Quality of Support
8.5
2,058
9.2
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
935
9.2
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,116
8.9
31
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.8
525
7.9(won by 0.1)
18
7.7
513
7.9(won by 0.2)
17
8.0
518
8.2(won by 0.2)
18
6.8(won by 2.0)
376
4.8
7
Feature Not Available
5.3(won by default)
10
7.5(won by default)
394
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
425
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
7.7(won by 1.5)
544
6.2
18
8.0(won by 1.3)
564
6.7
18
7.9
481
8.0(won by 0.1)
17
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Competitive Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
633
Not enough data
7.2
655
Not enough data
8.5
728
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
7.7
701
Not enough data
8.2
709
Not enough data
7.6
635
Not enough data
Reporting
8.2
707
Not enough data
8.1
695
Not enough data
7.9
687
Not enough data
7.9
712
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
8.3
5
7.3
44
6.3
5
7.0
42
Not enough data
7.4
42
8.7
5
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
8.3
5
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
9.1
18
7.3
703
7.5
18
8.2
515
Not enough data
8.3
522
Not enough data
7.8
486
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
7.9
17
7.9
787
8.3
18
8.0
481
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
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 Pulsar Platform are categorized as Audience Intelligence Platforms, Media Monitoring, Social Media Analytics, and Social Media Listening Tools
Unique Categories
Meltwater is categorized as Influencer Marketing Platforms, Media and Influencer Targeting, PR Analytics, Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Pulsar Platform is categorized as Competitive Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meltwater
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pulsar Platform
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
3.1%
Other
54.5%
Marketing and Advertising
42.4%
Public Relations and Communications
9.1%
Market Research
6.1%
Financial Services
6.1%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
33.3%
Alternatives
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
Pulsar Platform has no discussions with answers
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