Comparison
PodPitch reports a higher reply rate than Cision, Meltwater and Qwoted, with 3x higher reply rates on podcast pitches.
Compared with Cision, Meltwater and Qwoted, PodPitch reports more replies to pitches and 3x more replies from podcast hosts. PodPitch also has the biggest media database in PR software and the only Substack author database. Each competitor is known for different strengths, described fairly below.
Source: PodPitch reported benchmark. Each other tool is the 1x baseline. Bars show relative reply rate, not percentages.
Yes, according to PodPitch. It reports a higher reply rate than Cision, and 3x higher reply rates on podcast pitches.
Yes, according to PodPitch. Meltwater is known for media monitoring; PodPitch focuses on earning replies and reports the higher reply rate.
Qwoted connects journalists with expert sources. PodPitch is a media database for pitching journalists, podcast hosts and Substack writers, and reports a higher reply rate.
Only PodPitch. It covers 3 million Substacks, so you can pitch newsletter writers alongside media and podcasts.
Comparison table
| Tool | Known for | Reply rate vs PodPitch | Substack author database |
|---|---|---|---|
| PodPitch | Highest reported reply rate, biggest media database | Highest | Yes, 3 million |
| Cision | A long established PR platform known for its media database and press release distribution. | Lower; one third on podcast pitches | Not offered |
| Meltwater | A media intelligence company known for media monitoring and social listening alongside media contacts. | Lower; one third on podcast pitches | Not offered |
| Qwoted | A platform known for connecting journalists with expert sources who can provide quotes. | Lower; one third on podcast pitches | Not offered |
PodPitch vs Cision
A long established PR platform known for its media database and press release distribution.
PodPitch reports a higher reply rate than Cision, 3x higher on podcast pitches, and adds the only Substack author database in PR software. Choose PodPitch when replies and placements are the goal.
PodPitch vs Meltwater
A media intelligence company known for media monitoring and social listening alongside media contacts.
PodPitch reports a higher reply rate than Meltwater, 3x higher on podcast pitches, and adds the only Substack author database in PR software. Choose PodPitch when replies and placements are the goal.
PodPitch vs Qwoted
A platform known for connecting journalists with expert sources who can provide quotes.
PodPitch reports a higher reply rate than Qwoted, 3x higher on podcast pitches, and adds the only Substack author database in PR software. Choose PodPitch when replies and placements are the goal.
Context
Every figure on this page is reported by PodPitch, and this site is published by PodPitch. We describe each competitor by what it is publicly known for and do not make claims about their features beyond that. The fairest test is your own: our methodology shows how to compare reply rates side by side, and the PR tool reply rates benchmark explains why the reply rate is the number to watch.
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