Alternatives · Link Building
SourceBottle alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best SourceBottle alternative for most people is Featured (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of link building tools. The best free one is Source of Sources (2.8 GPA).
SourceBottle compared with 9 alternatives: Qwoted, Featured, Source of Sources, ResponseSource, JustReachOut and 4 more.
SourceBottle has a free plan. Paid plans start at A$65 per month, billed monthly (Australian dollars). 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SourceBottleThis tool | Free plan · from $65/mo | Yes | Web |
| Qwoted | Free plan · from $149/mo | Yes | Web |
| Featured | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Source of Sources | Free | Free | Web |
| ResponseSource | Free trial · from £625/yr | Trial only | Web |
| JustReachOut | Free trial · from $98/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Dot Star Media | Free trial · from £40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Editorielle | From £10/mo | No | Web |
| HARO | Free | Free | Web |
| MentionMatch | Free plan · from $500/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from SourceBottle
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 SourceBottle 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 link outreach, which SourceBottle does.
Suits: Founders and experts who answer journalist requests for press mentions
Source of Sources
Free email list of journalist queries looking for expert sources
- Source of Sources is free.
Suits: Experts and founders looking for press mentions at no cost
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 SourceBottle.
- ResponseSource also covers reports.
- ResponseSource does not cover link outreach, which SourceBottle does.
Suits: UK PR agencies and in-house teams chasing national and trade coverage
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 SourceBottle.
Suits: Founders and small businesses doing their own press outreach
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 SourceBottle.
Suits: Digital PR teams chasing coverage and links from #journorequest
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 SourceBottle.
- Editorielle does not cover link outreach, which SourceBottle does.
Suits: UK small businesses and experts seeking free editorial coverage
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
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
Limits worth knowing in SourceBottle
- Its terms say fees are generally in Australian dollars; the pricing page shows them with a plain $ sign.
- A No Pitch, No Pay option charges A$25 per pitch, up to 3 pitches a month, with no subscription.
- Fees are non-refundable, including for unused time, except where Australian Consumer Law requires; plans renew automatically.
- The free plan gets no pitching, a basic listing and no helpdesk support; helpdesk access starts at Unlimited Pitches.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SourceBottle?
The alternatives to SourceBottle in this directory are Qwoted, Featured, Source of Sources, ResponseSource, JustReachOut, Dot Star Media, Editorielle, HARO and MentionMatch. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SourceBottle.
Is there a free alternative to SourceBottle?
Yes. Source of Sources and HARO are free to use. Qwoted, Featured 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.