Meltwater vs JustReachOut
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Meltwater ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #11) for PR teams and agencies managing press releases, media lists, and journalist outreach. The market leader for media monitoring and social listening, with a solid PR suite.
At a glance
| Meltwater | JustReachOut | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms | #11 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7 |
| Best for | Elite media & social monitoring | DIY PR for founders |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($10,000 to $40,000+/yr) | $ ($99 to $299/mo) |
| HQ | Oslo, Norway | Concord, USA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2014 |
Meltwater
The market leader for media monitoring and social listening, with a solid PR suite.
www.meltwater.comSee full entry in The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms
JustReachOut
A contrarian pick for founders doing their own PR, focused on tactics over tools.
justreachout.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms
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