Alternatives · Link Building
JournoFinder alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best JournoFinder alternative for most people is Featured (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of link building tools. It's also the best free one.
JournoFinder compared with 8 alternatives: Semrush AI PR Toolkit, Prezly, JustReachOut, Qwoted, Featured and 3 more.
JournoFinder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $119 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($189 billed monthly). 3 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JournoFinderThis tool | Free plan · from $119/mo | Yes | Web |
| Semrush AI PR Toolkit | Free trial · from $149/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Prezly | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web |
| JustReachOut | Free trial · from $98/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Qwoted | Free plan · from $149/mo | Yes | Web |
| Featured | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Anewstip | Free plan · from $160/mo | Yes | Web |
| Muck Rack | Paid | No | Web |
| Roxhill | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
JournoFinder starts at $119 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
JustReachOut and Featured 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 JournoFinder
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 JournoFinder.
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit also covers reports.
- Semrush AI PR Toolkit does not cover AI agents and journalist requests, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: Marketers new to PR who want a guided way to pitch journalists
Prezly
PR software for newsrooms, media contacts and email pitches
- Prezly starts at $120 per month, billed annually ($175 billed monthly).
- Prezly has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike JournoFinder.
- Prezly also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Prezly does not cover AI agents, link outreach and journalist requests, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: In-house PR teams that publish their own press releases
JustReachOut
Journalist search, pitch requests and link outreach in one tool
- JustReachOut starts at $98 per month for 100 email sends, billed annually ($147 billed monthly).
- JustReachOut has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike JournoFinder.
- JustReachOut does not cover AI agents, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: Founders and small businesses doing their own press outreach
Qwoted
Marketplace where reporters request expert sources and PRs pitch
- Qwoted starts at $149 per month (billing basis not stated).
- Qwoted also covers reports.
- Qwoted does not cover AI agents and link outreach, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: Experts who want press quotes and mentions without a PR agency
Featured
AI assistant for PR that finds journalist requests and drafts pitches
- Featured starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Featured also covers chat assistant, workflow automation and AI search visibility.
- Featured does not cover AI agents and link outreach, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: Founders and experts who answer journalist requests for press mentions
Anewstip
Journalist database searched by what reporters write and tweet
- Anewstip starts at $160 per month, billed annually ($200 billed monthly).
- Anewstip also covers email campaigns.
- Anewstip does not cover AI agents and journalist requests, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: Founders and small PR teams building their own media lists
Muck Rack
Media database, pitching and coverage monitoring for PR teams
- Muck Rack has no free plan, unlike JournoFinder.
- Muck Rack also covers reports and AI search visibility.
- Muck Rack does not cover AI agents, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: In-house PR and communications teams at mid-size and large companies
Roxhill
Media database and monitoring platform for PR teams, sold by quote
- Roxhill has no free plan, unlike JournoFinder.
- Roxhill also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Roxhill does not cover AI agents and link outreach, which JournoFinder does.
Suits: PR agencies and in-house comms teams, especially in the UK
Limits worth knowing in JournoFinder
- The trial hides journalists' contact details, and the vendor's pages disagree on whether it needs a card.
- The FAQ states that JournoFinder gives no refunds.
- Media lists and active contacts are capped per plan, under a fair use policy.
- Breaking-news alerts watch US and UK news only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to JournoFinder?
The alternatives to JournoFinder in this directory are Semrush AI PR Toolkit, Prezly, JustReachOut, Qwoted, Featured, Anewstip, Muck Rack and Roxhill. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with JournoFinder.
Is there a free alternative to JournoFinder?
Yes. Qwoted, Featured and Anewstip 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.



