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Ground News vs Prowly

Ground News logo

Ground News

News

See every side of every story

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Prowly logo

Prowly

News

PR software to tell your story and track results

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ground News has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ground News only one paid tier (Vantage) is publicly offered; Prowly no pricing published on the website
  • They diverge on capability: Ground News covers News comparison, Prowly covers Media database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ground News and Prowly actually diverge.

Attributes where Ground News and Prowly differ
AttributeGround NewsProwly
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded20182013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ground News

  • News comparison
  • Bias ratings
  • Source transparency
  • Blindspot analysis
  • Ownership data
  • Browser extension
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Prowly

  • Media database
  • Press release builder
  • Online newsroom
  • Email pitching
  • Coverage tracking
  • Semrush
  • Google Analytics
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ground News

  • News consumptionnot Prowly
  • Media literacynot Prowly
  • Researchnot Prowly
  • Fact checkingnot Prowly

Prowly

  • Media outreachnot Ground News
  • Press release creationnot Ground News
  • Journalist discoverynot Ground News
  • PR measurementnot Ground News

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ground News

  • Only one paid tier (Vantage) is publicly offered
  • Annual billing required for the disclosed $8.33/month rate
  • Pricing for monthly billing not disclosed

Prowly

  • No pricing published on the website
  • Pricing tiers and costs must be requested through signup or sales inquiry

Pricing, plan by plan

Ground News

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic news comparison
    • Bias ratings
    • Limited stories
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Unlimited stories
    • Blindspot feed
    • Ownership data
  • Vanguard$19.99/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Support journalism
    • Early features

Prowly

On request
  • Essential$369/month
    • Media database
    • Press release creator
    • Online newsroom
  • Professional$589/month
    • All Essential features
    • Coverage tracking
    • Advanced analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited features
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Ground News if

  • You need news comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want bias ratings.
Ground News review

Choose Prowly if

  • You need media database.
  • You also want press release builder.
Prowly review

Questions people ask

Is Ground News or Prowly better?
Neither clearly leads. Ground News starts at Free and Prowly at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ground News or Prowly?
Ground News has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ground News and On request for Prowly.
Does Ground News or Prowly run on more platforms?
Ground News runs on Ios, Android, Web. Prowly runs on Web.
Can I use Ground News for free?
Yes. Ground News has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prowly starts at On request.
What is Ground News best used for?
Ground News is most often used for news consumption, media literacy, research, fact checking. Of those, news consumption and media literacy are not what Prowly is typically brought in for.
What can Ground News do that Prowly cannot?
Ground News covers News comparison, Bias ratings, Source transparency, Blindspot analysis. Prowly covers Media database, Press release builder, Online newsroom, Email pitching. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ground News: Does Ground News have a free option?

Yes. Ground News offers free access through its website, browser extension, or mobile app. The free tier shows news stories and basic information.

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Prowly: How much does Prowly cost?

Prowly does not display pricing on its website. Users must sign up for the platform or contact the sales team to learn about available plans and pricing.

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Ground News: How much does Ground News Vantage cost?

Ground News Vantage is $8.33/month when billed annually, with no hidden fees. Users can cancel anytime.

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Prowly: What payment model does Prowly use?

The pricing page references plan selection but does not display available tiers, pricing models, or billing options. Contact Prowly sales for details on subscription or usage-based pricing.

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Ground News: What features does Ground News Vantage include?

Ground News Vantage includes blindspot analysis, global coverage maps, unlimited saved stories, full coverage comparison, ownership and funding transparency, bias and factuality ratings, and the My News Bias dashboard.

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