Who comes out ahead
Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Brandwatch does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Meltwater4.1 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Marketing tools
Side by side
| Compared on |  Brandwatch | Meltwater |
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| Our rating | 4.1 | 4.2Better |
| Starts at | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Category | Marketing | Marketing |
| Plans | See pricing | See pricing |
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| Company | Brandwatch, founded 2007 | Meltwater |
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261005. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Brandwatch better than Meltwater?
In our reviews Brandwatch scores 4.1 and Meltwater scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Brandwatch: Listens to social conversations at scale, rather than sending messages. Meltwater: Media intelligence and social listening platform whose Meltwater AI filters coverage, flags narrative shifts, writes automated summaries and executive briefings, and tracks how AI platforms portray a brand.
Which is cheaper, Brandwatch or Meltwater?
Brandwatch: see pricing. Meltwater: see pricing.
Do Brandwatch and Meltwater have free plans?
Neither lists a free plan.
