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Dot Star Media alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Dot Star Media alternative is Source of Sources (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Dot Star Media compared with 5 alternatives: ResponseSource, SourceBottle, Source of Sources, Editorielle and Qwoted.
Dot Star Media is a paid product with a free trial, starting at £40 per month for 5 topics, excluding VAT, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dot Star MediaThis tool | Free trial · from £40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| ResponseSource | Free trial · from £625/yr | Trial only | Web |
| SourceBottle | Free plan · from $65/mo | Yes | Web |
| Source of Sources | Free | Free | Web |
| Editorielle | From £10/mo | No | Web |
| Qwoted | Free plan · from $149/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Dot Star Media starts at about $52.88 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Source of Sources and Editorielle start lower without scoring higher.
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 Dot Star Media
ResponseSource
UK journalist request service with a press release wire
- ResponseSource starts at £625 per category / year and up, billed annually (excluding VAT).
- ResponseSource also covers reports.
- ResponseSource does not cover link outreach, which Dot Star Media does.
Suits: UK PR agencies and in-house teams chasing national and trade coverage
SourceBottle
Media call outs and expert profiles for people seeking press
- SourceBottle starts at A$65 per month, billed monthly (Australian dollars).
- SourceBottle has a free plan, which Dot Star Media lacks.
Suits: Experts and founders who want to be quoted in the press
Source of Sources
Free email list of journalist queries looking for expert sources
- Source of Sources is free.
- Source of Sources has a free plan, which Dot Star Media lacks.
Suits: Experts and founders looking for press mentions at no cost
Editorielle
UK newsletter of journalist requests for businesses and PR agencies
- Editorielle starts at £10 per month, excluding VAT, billed monthly.
- Editorielle does not cover link outreach, which Dot Star Media does.
Suits: UK small businesses and experts seeking free editorial coverage
Qwoted
Marketplace where reporters request expert sources and PRs pitch
- Qwoted starts at $149 per month (billing basis not stated).
- Qwoted has a free plan, which Dot Star Media lacks.
- Qwoted also covers reports.
- Qwoted does not cover link outreach, which Dot Star Media does.
Suits: Experts who want press quotes and mentions without a PR agency
Limits worth knowing in Dot Star Media
- Prices are in pounds and exclude VAT; no dollar prices are published.
- Plans are rolling monthly with a one-month minimum; there is no yearly plan.
- Teams and Slack delivery need the Gold plan at £80 a month.
- Requests from lifestyle bloggers and other influencers are generally left out of the feeds.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dot Star Media?
The alternatives to Dot Star Media in this directory are ResponseSource, SourceBottle, Source of Sources, Editorielle and Qwoted. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dot Star Media.
Is there a free alternative to Dot Star Media?
Yes. Source of Sources is free to use. SourceBottle and Qwoted have 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.