HARO vs The Old Reader

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is HARO or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. HARO starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, HARO or The Old Reader?

HARO starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does HARO or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

HARO runs on Web, Email. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use HARO for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is HARO best used for?

HARO is most often used for finding expert sources, press coverage, expert positioning, media relations. Of those, finding expert sources and press coverage are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can HARO do that The Old Reader cannot?

HARO covers Daily journalist queries, Source submissions, Query archives, Response tracking. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.