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

Heartspace

AI-powered media intelligence for scaleups

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

Cision

Traditional PR software suite

€500-2000/month

Meltwater

Media monitoring and analytics

€800-3000/month

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60-80% accuracy, many outdated contacts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Self-reported, often outdated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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