Alternatives · Link Building
Anewstip alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Anewstip alternative for most people is BuzzStream (2.2 GPA), first in our ranking of link building tools. The best free one is JournoFinder (2.4 GPA).
Anewstip compared with 5 alternatives: Muck Rack, Semrush AI PR Toolkit, JournoFinder, Roxhill and BuzzStream.
Anewstip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $160 per month, billed annually ($200 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnewstipThis tool | Free plan · from $160/mo | Yes | Web |
| Muck Rack | Paid | No | Web |
| Semrush AI PR Toolkit | Free trial · from $149/mo | Trial only | Web |
| JournoFinder | Free plan · from $119/mo | Yes | Web |
| Roxhill | Paid | No | Web |
| BuzzStream | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Anewstip starts at $160 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Semrush AI PR Toolkit, JournoFinder and BuzzStream.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Anewstip
Muck Rack
Media database, pitching and coverage monitoring for PR teams
- Muck Rack has no free plan, unlike Anewstip.
- Muck Rack also covers reports, AI search visibility and journalist requests.
- Muck Rack does not cover email campaigns, which Anewstip does.
Suits: In-house PR and communications teams at mid-size and large companies
Semrush AI PR Toolkit
Media database, pitching and monitoring, formerly Prowly
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit starts at $149 per month, billed annually.
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Anewstip.
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit also covers reports.
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit does not cover email campaigns, which Anewstip does.
Suits: Marketers new to PR who want a guided way to pitch journalists
JournoFinder
Journalist database with an AI list builder, news search and pitching
- JournoFinder starts at $119 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($189 billed monthly).
- JournoFinder also covers AI agents and journalist requests.
- JournoFinder does not cover email campaigns, which Anewstip does.
Suits: PR agencies and in-house teams that pitch journalists every week
Roxhill
Media database and monitoring platform for PR teams, sold by quote
- Roxhill has no free plan, unlike Anewstip.
- Roxhill also covers reports and journalist requests.
- Roxhill does not cover link outreach, which Anewstip does.
Suits: PR agencies and in-house comms teams, especially in the UK
BuzzStream
Outreach CRM for link building and digital PR
- BuzzStream starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- BuzzStream has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Anewstip.
- BuzzStream also lists a browser extension.
- BuzzStream also covers reports.
- BuzzStream does not cover email campaigns, which Anewstip does.
Suits: Digital PR teams pitching journalists and bloggers by email
Limits worth knowing in Anewstip
- The free plan hides journalists' email addresses and phone numbers, cannot export lists and cannot send pitches.
- Professional is billed annually only; Standard is the one plan that can be paid month to month.
- Extra pitches are one-time pitch point packs, from $59 for 500 on a paid plan or $79 on the free plan.
- API access is limited to the custom Partners plan, and coverage reports are a separate product, ClipCoverage, with its own account.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Anewstip?
The alternatives to Anewstip in this directory are Muck Rack, Semrush AI PR Toolkit, JournoFinder, Roxhill and BuzzStream. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Anewstip.
Is there a free alternative to Anewstip?
Yes. JournoFinder has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.