Meltwater vs Newswire
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 #9) 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 | Newswire | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms | #9 / The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Elite media & social monitoring | Press release distribution focus |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($10,000 to $40,000+/yr) | $$ ($199 to $1,999 per release/mo) |
| HQ | Oslo, Norway | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2004 |
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
Newswire
A distribution-first platform with a solid media database and analytics.
www.newswire.comSee full entry in The 11 Best PR Software & Media Relations Platforms
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.