Meltwater vs PR Underground Comparison

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Meltwater

PR Software

3.9 2,428 user ratings

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95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

PR Underground

PR Software

4.6 165 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Meltwater is a cloud-based public relation software that is available in SaaS version, can be installed in Windows and Mac as well. This software comes enriched with a myriad of public relation features like article author database, clippings management, digital asset management etc. Meltwater uses artificial intelligence to help users get deeper & better business insights. It comes with PR impact metrics. The enriched media contact database helps forming better connection with leading bloggers, journalists and media influencers. Meltwater can boost your press release publication frequency. It helps in social & news monitoring and reporting & distribution. Read more	PR Underground software is a platform used to manage press releases and can publish them on 80+ online news sites. The software offers a branded newsroom, with links to your releases, images, video, and your social media profiles. The software offers a secure platform to optimize the SEO to increase the online visibility of your business. Small and Medium companies make use of the software. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Meltwater Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $49.99.
SW Score & Breakdown	98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 100% Momentum 70% Popularity 85%	95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 90% Reviews 90% Momentum 64% Popularity 80%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 1 Highly Rated # 5 Most Popular

Features

Total Features	10 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Auto-update Media Lists Automatically updates your media list that contains relevant key media contacts who can popularize your brand Campaign Management Allows a user to analyze and track marketing campaigns across multichannel efforts Clippings Management Helps in saving and managing the clippings of the news item that bears your brand/business mentions Communications Calendar Helps in clarifying what to do when, co-ordinate & schedule communication tasks and planning ahead of media pitch Contact Management Organizing customer data in a centralized location and handling contact details, demographics, transactions, etc. Digital Asset Management Helps in the management of all digital content (files, images) and the online account itself Direct Mail Management Helps to send postcards, brochures, catalogs, newsletter to targeted audiences Email Distribution This feature lets you send a custom email invitation for the survey to the respondents Press Monitoring Facilitates monitoring print media coverage and measuring its output Press Release Builder Helps in creating professional-grade press release within minutes without any need to have experience + 7 More - Show Less	Auto-update Media Lists Automatically updates your media list that contains relevant key media contacts who can popularize your brand Campaign Management Allows a user to analyze and track marketing campaigns across multichannel efforts Clippings Management Helps in saving and managing the clippings of the news item that bears your brand/business mentions Communications Calendar Helps in clarifying what to do when, co-ordinate & schedule communication tasks and planning ahead of media pitch Contact Management Organizing customer data in a centralized location and handling contact details, demographics, transactions, etc. Digital Asset Management Helps in the management of all digital content (files, images) and the online account itself Direct Mail Management Helps to send postcards, brochures, catalogs, newsletter to targeted audiences Email Distribution This feature lets you send a custom email invitation for the survey to the respondents Press Monitoring Facilitates monitoring print media coverage and measuring its output Press Release Builder Helps in creating professional-grade press release within minutes without any need to have experience + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	3.9/5 2,428 user ratings	4.6/5 165 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 33.6% Very Good 38.1% Average 16.2% Poor 4.7% Terrible 7.4%	Excellent 71.2% Very Good 23.5% Average 2.4% Poor 1.2% Terrible 1.8%
Review Summary	Overall, Meltwater receives mixed reviews from users. While some users appreciate its comprehensive media monitoring and analytics capabilities, others criticize its high cost, complex interface, and limited customer support. Users also report varying experiences regarding the effectiveness of the platform's social listening and influencer identification features. Additionally, the platform's user-friendliness and ease of use are inconsistent among reviewers.	The majority of users find the platform easy to use, citing its intuitive interface and comprehensive search filters as major upsides. Reviewers also commend the depth of insights and data provided, allowing for informed decision-making. While some users appreciate the range of available features, others find them overwhelming and suggest a simpler approach. Occasionally, users encounter technical glitches or issues with data accuracy, but the customer support team is generally responsive and helpful in resolving problems.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Meltwater Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $49.99.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Essentials Custom Advanced Custom Suite Custom Enterprise Custom	Prumax $309.00 $309.00 per Release Starter $49.99 $49.99 per Release Gold $99.00 $99.00 per month Premium $149.00 $149.00 per month
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