Media DatabaseComparison

    See how Heartspace's AI-powered media database compares to traditional PR tools. Better targeting, fresher data, higher response rates.

    The Competition Landscape

    How Heartspace stacks up against the major players

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    Heartspace

    AI-powered media intelligence for scaleups

    €99-€499/month (included at no extra cost in DFY packages)
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    Cision

    Traditional PR software suite

    €500-2000/month
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    Meltwater

    Media monitoring and analytics

    €800-3000/month
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    Mynewsdesk

    Nordic PR and communication platform

    €200-800/month

    Feature-by-Feature Comparison

    Where Heartspace excels vs traditional PR tools

    Database Quality

    FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
    Database freshness
    Updated weekly with AI verification
    Updated quarterly or annually
    Contact accuracy
    95%+ accuracy with real-time validation
    60-80% accuracy, many outdated contacts
    Nordic coverage
    Comprehensive Nordic startup ecosystem
    General coverage, limited startup focus
    Journalist beats
    AI-analyzed from recent articles
    Self-reported, often outdated

    Targeting & Outreach

    FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
    Targeting precision
    AI matches journalists to your story
    Manual keyword/beat filtering
    Outreach method
    Direct personal emails
    Mass newsletters and press releases
    Personalization
    AI-generated personalized pitches
    Template-based mass emails
    Response rates
    15-25% response rates
    2-5% response rates

    User Experience

    FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
    Setup time
    5 minutes to first outreach
    Days/weeks of setup and training
    Learning curve
    Intuitive, no training needed
    Complex, requires extensive training
    Support model
    Done-for-you + self-serve options
    Self-serve with limited support
    Scaleup focus
    Built specifically for scaleups
    Enterprise-focused, complex for startups

    Pricing & Value

    FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
    Pricing model
    Pay per successful outreach
    High monthly subscriptions
    Minimum commitment
    No minimum, start with 1 credit
    Annual contracts, high minimums
    ROI transparency
    Clear cost per journalist reached
    Hidden costs, unclear value
    Scaleup budget fit
    Designed for startup budgets
    Enterprise pricing, too expensive

    Why Scaleups Choose Heartspace

    Built specifically for the unique needs of growing companies

    Better Targeting

    AI analyzes journalist writing patterns to find perfect matches for your story, not just keyword filtering.

    Fresher Data

    Weekly database updates with AI verification vs quarterly updates from traditional tools.

    Direct Outreach

    Personal emails to journalists, not mass newsletters that get ignored. Response rate double on average.

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