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Source of Sources alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Source of Sources alternative for most people is Featured (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of link building tools. The best free one is HARO (2.8 GPA).

Source of Sources compared with 9 alternatives: Qwoted, Featured, SourceBottle, ResponseSource, JustReachOut and 4 more.

Source of Sources is free to use. 5 of the 9 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Source of SourcesThis toolFreeFreeWeb
QwotedFree plan · from $149/moYesWeb
FeaturedFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb
SourceBottleFree plan · from $65/moYesWeb
ResponseSourceFree trial · from £625/yrTrial onlyWeb
JustReachOutFree trial · from $98/moTrial onlyWeb
Dot Star MediaFree trial · from £40/moTrial onlyWeb
EditorielleFrom £10/moNoWeb
HAROFreeFreeWeb
MentionMatchFree plan · from $500/moYesWeb

Price against what you get

Source of Sources has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Featured, ResponseSource, Dot Star Media, Editorielle and MentionMatch score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSource of SourcesQwotedFeaturedResponseSourceJustReachOutEditorielleHARO

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How each one differs from Source of Sources

  1. 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 link outreach, which Source of Sources does.

    Suits: Experts who want press quotes and mentions without a PR agency

    Qwoted vs Source of SourcesQwoted pricing and details

  2. SourceBottle

    Media call outs and expert profiles for people seeking press

    • SourceBottle starts at A$65 per month, billed monthly (Australian dollars).

    Suits: Experts and founders who want to be quoted in the press

    SourceBottle vs Source of SourcesSourceBottle pricing and details

  3. ResponseSource

    UK journalist request service with a press release wire

    • ResponseSource starts at £625 per category / year and up, billed annually (excluding VAT).
    • ResponseSource has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Source of Sources.
    • ResponseSource also covers reports.
    • ResponseSource does not cover link outreach, which Source of Sources does.

    Suits: UK PR agencies and in-house teams chasing national and trade coverage

    ResponseSource vs Source of SourcesResponseSource pricing and details

  4. 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 Source of Sources.

    Suits: Founders and small businesses doing their own press outreach

    JustReachOut vs Source of SourcesJustReachOut pricing and details

  5. Dot Star Media

    Journalist request alerts from X, Bluesky and direct submissions

    • Dot Star Media starts at £40 per month for 5 topics, excluding VAT, billed monthly.
    • Dot Star Media has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Source of Sources.

    Suits: Digital PR teams chasing coverage and links from #journorequest

    Dot Star Media vs Source of SourcesDot Star Media pricing and details

  6. Editorielle

    UK newsletter of journalist requests for businesses and PR agencies

    • Editorielle starts at £10 per month, excluding VAT, billed monthly.
    • Editorielle has no free plan, unlike Source of Sources.
    • Editorielle does not cover link outreach, which Source of Sources does.

    Suits: UK small businesses and experts seeking free editorial coverage

    Editorielle vs Source of SourcesEditorielle pricing and details

  7. HARO

    Free email digest of journalist requests for expert sources

    • HARO is free.

    Suits: Founders and experts who want to pitch reporters at no cost

    HARO vs Source of SourcesHARO pricing and details

  8. MentionMatch

    Free matching of B2B writers with expert sources for quotes

    • MentionMatch starts at $500 per month for the API, billed monthly.

    Suits: B2B marketers and founders earning mentions and links with expert quotes

    MentionMatch vs Source of SourcesMentionMatch pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Source of Sources

  • Queries arrive only by email; the site describes no dashboard, search or archive of past queries.
  • Sign-up asks only for a name and email address, and the site does not describe filtering queries by topic.
  • One off-topic or salesy reply to a reporter gets a source removed from the list, with no appeal.
Source of Sources pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Source of Sources?

The alternatives to Source of Sources in this directory are Qwoted, Featured, SourceBottle, ResponseSource, JustReachOut, Dot Star Media, Editorielle, HARO and MentionMatch. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Source of Sources.

Is there a free alternative to Source of Sources?

Yes. HARO is free to use. Qwoted, Featured, SourceBottle and MentionMatch 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.