Choose Meltwater when enterprise media intelligence and social listening (not scheduling) is the primary marketing/PR job.
Starting price
Custom quote
Free plan
No
Free trial
No
Best for
Enterprise PR/comms needing media + social intelligence
SoftwareGlimpse review
5.8/10
Average
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Choose Meltwater when enterprise media intelligence and social listening (not scheduling) is the primary marketing/PR job. Compare Brand24 for published SMB listening ladders, Brandwatch for consumer intelligence peers, and Buffer/Hootsuite when publishing is the job. Scores reflect first-party documentation as of 2026-08-17 — not hands-on product testing. Confirm current packaging on the vendor site before purchase.
Bottom line
Custom quote only (Starter/Pro/Enterprise/Agency modules). No public list-price floor. Demo available — confirm live.
| Meltwater(this review) | Brand24 | Brandwatch | Hootsuite | Sprout Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $199.00/user/month | Custom quote | $99.00/user/month | $79.00/user/month |
| Free plan | No | No | No | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Brand monitoring
Track brand mentions, reputation signals, and share of voice.
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