Alternatives · Social Media
Meltwater alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Meltwater alternative is Brand24 (2.2 GPA).
Meltwater compared with 6 alternatives: Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Brand24, Emplifi, Sprout Social and 1 more.
Meltwater's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeltwaterThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Brandwatch | Paid | No | Web |
| Sprinklr | Paid | No | Web |
| Brand24 | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Emplifi | From $1,249/mo | No | Web |
| Sprout Social | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tagboard | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Meltwater
Brandwatch
Enterprise social listening, management and consumer research
- Brandwatch does not cover AI search visibility, which Meltwater does.
Suits: Enterprises running research and listening programs
Sprinklr
Enterprise social media management and customer experience suite
- Sprinklr also covers calendar, shared inbox and workflow automation.
- Sprinklr does not cover dashboards and AI search visibility, which Meltwater does.
Suits: Global brands managing many accounts across markets
Brand24
Social listening across social networks, news, blogs and podcasts
- Brand24 starts at $199 per month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly).
- Brand24 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Brand24 does not cover dashboards and AI search visibility, which Meltwater does.
Suits: Marketing and PR teams tracking what people say about a brand online
Emplifi
Enterprise social media marketing, care and commerce platform
- Emplifi starts at $1,249 per month and up for Social Marketing Essential.
- Emplifi also covers calendar, shared inbox and review collection.
- Emplifi does not cover dashboards and AI search visibility, which Meltwater does.
Suits: Large brands with significant social data and complex operations
Sprout Social
Social media management with a shared inbox, listening and reports
- Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Sprout Social also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sprout Social also covers calendar and shared inbox.
- Sprout Social does not cover dashboards and AI search visibility, which Meltwater does.
Suits: Marketing teams that handle social customer care in the same tool
Tagboard
Real-time graphics and live production for news and sports
- Tagboard also covers surveys.
- Tagboard does not cover dashboards and AI search visibility, which Meltwater does.
Suits: Local and national news production teams
Limits worth knowing in Meltwater
- Pricing is quoted by sales: the page lists Starter, Pro, Enterprise and Agency with no prices.
- Contracts typically run 12 months or more, per its FAQ.
- Influencer marketing is on Enterprise and Agency only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Meltwater?
The alternatives to Meltwater in this directory are Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Brand24, Emplifi, Sprout Social and Tagboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Meltwater.
Is there a free alternative to Meltwater?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Brand24 and Sprout Social offer a free trial.
Which Meltwater alternatives work on Android?
The Meltwater listing does not include an Android app. Brand24 and Sprout Social list one.
Which Meltwater alternatives work on iOS?
The Meltwater listing does not include an iOS app. Brand24 and Sprout Social list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.