Compare Meltwater and Pulsar Platform 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Meltwater
Star Rating
(2,514)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterPulsar Platform
Star Rating
(86)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pulsar PlatformSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Meltwater excels in its extensive feature set, particularly highlighting the Media Relations tool which allows users to efficiently find journalists and manage media outreach. This versatility is appreciated by users who need to monitor both large corporations and smaller startups.
- Users say that Pulsar Platform stands out for its intuitive user interface and exceptional customer support. Many users have praised the onboarding process, noting that the support team is readily available to assist with any questions, making the transition smoother.
- According to verified reviews, Meltwater's flexibility in creating search queries for news and social media monitoring is a significant advantage, allowing users to tailor their monitoring to specific needs, which is particularly beneficial for diverse client portfolios.
- Reviewers mention that Pulsar Platform offers impressive coverage for social and media channels, which is crucial for comprehensive monitoring. Users appreciate the detailed charts and analytics that help them make sense of the data collected, enhancing their analysis capabilities.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Meltwater has a slightly lower ease of setup score, many find it easy to use once familiar with the interface. Users have noted that the initial setup is straightforward, especially for those who have prior experience with similar tools.
- Users report that Pulsar Platform's advanced features, such as trend analysis and social reporting, are highly rated, making it a strong contender for those focused on in-depth analytics. However, some users feel that the overall feature set may not be as extensive as Meltwater's.
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
2,150
8.3
80
Ease of Use
7.8
2,184
7.9
81
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,161
8.4
71
Ease of Admin
8.1
932
9.0
39
Quality of Support
8.6
2,075
9.5
80
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
938
9.4
39
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,132
9.5
77
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.8
525
8.2(won by 0.4)
25
7.7
513
8.1(won by 0.4)
20
8.0
518
8.7(won by 0.7)
24
6.8(won by 1.4)
376
5.4
8
Feature Not Available
5.5(won by default)
11
7.5(won by default)
394
Not enough data
7.1
425
8.1(won by 1.0)
13
Reports & Dashboards
7.7(won by 1.0)
544
6.7
24
8.0(won by 0.9)
565
7.1
26
7.9
481
8.4(won by 0.5)
22
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
10.0
5
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
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
5
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
638
Not enough data
7.2
660
Not enough data
8.5
734
9.0
8
Geographic Coverage
7.8
706
Not enough data
8.3
715
Not enough data
7.6
637
Not enough data
Reporting
8.2
711
9.0
8
8.1
698
Not enough data
7.9
693
8.6
6
7.9
717
8.6
7
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
9.0
26
7.3
44
7.5
14
7.0
42
8.3
8
7.4
42
8.7
9
Data Analysis
7.5
42
7.9
7
8.1
45
7.9
22
8.1
43
9.7
20
7.9
43
7.6
20
Administration
Feature Not Available
6.9
6
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
43
8.5
13
Agentic AI - Audience Intelligence Platforms
Feature Not Available
9.3
5
Feature Not Available
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
804
9.2
26
7.3
704
7.1
21
8.2
520
9.2
8
8.3
524
8.2
13
7.8
489
9.2
12
7.8
478
9.2
8
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
6.5
84
Not enough data
6.5
85
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
8.5
25
7.9
790
8.5
22
8.0
483
9.2
6
7.8
465
9.4
9
Brand Signals
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Brand Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
5
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
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
484
Not enough data
7.9
414
Not enough data
8.0
389
Not enough data
Outreach
8.1
429
Not enough data
7.5
146
Not enough data
7.7
349
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
478
Not enough data
8.3
361
Not enough data
8.1
409
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, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Listening Tools, and Media Monitoring
Unique Categories
Meltwater is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Influencer Marketing Platforms, Media and Influencer Targeting, and PR Analytics
Pulsar Platform is categorized as Competitive Intelligence and Brand 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
15.6%
Public Relations and Communications
14.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
54.4%
Marketing and Advertising
38.6%
Public Relations and Communications
9.6%
Higher Education
6.0%
Pharmaceuticals
6.0%
Market Research
4.8%
Other
34.9%
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 much does meltwater cost?
2 Comments
CS
Depends on the exact tools within the platform you want to use and size of organization. We are a very small marketing team of a public library, so our cost...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
Pulsar Platform has no discussions with answers
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