Meltwater review
The market leader for media monitoring and social listening, with a solid PR suite.
Top 11 rank
#3 of 11
Score
8.8/9.4
Pricing
$$$$ ($10,000 to $40,000+/yr)
HQ
Oslo, Norway
Verdict
Meltwater secures third place with its industry-leading media intelligence and social listening capabilities, making it the strongest choice for monitoring-first PR strategies.
What customers praise
Its monitoring platform scours more than 275,000 global online news sources, plus social media platforms, providing deep insights into brand perception and media trends.
What customers criticise
The media contact database is generally considered less accurate and comprehensive than Cision's or Muck Rack's, and the platform's cost can be prohibitive.
Best for
Organizations that need top-tier media monitoring and social listening as their primary requirement, with PR outreach as a secondary function.
At a glance
- Integrations: Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Zendesk
- Compliance: GDPR, CCPA
- Regions served: Global
- Typical onboarding: 14 days
Red flags
Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-19. See the full red-flag report.
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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms, verified June 19, 2026 — no paid placement.