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Prowly vs SmartNews

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Prowly

News

PR software to tell your story and track results

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SmartNews logo

SmartNews

News

Local news and breaking news from top sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SmartNews has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Prowly no pricing published on the website; SmartNews no specific pricing published for SmartNews+ subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Prowly covers Media database, SmartNews covers Machine learning curation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Prowly and SmartNews actually diverge.

Attributes where Prowly and SmartNews differ
AttributeProwlySmartNews
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebIos, Android
Founded20132012

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 Prowly

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

Only in SmartNews

  • Machine learning curation
  • Smart Mode
  • Local news
  • Breaking alerts
  • Offline reading
  • Social sharing
  • News publishers
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Prowly

  • Media outreachnot SmartNews
  • Press release creationnot SmartNews
  • Journalist discoverynot SmartNews
  • PR measurementnot SmartNews

SmartNews

  • Daily newsnot Prowly
  • Local newsnot Prowly
  • Breaking newsnot Prowly
  • Quick readingnot Prowly

Where each one falls short

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

Prowly

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

SmartNews

  • No specific pricing published for SmartNews+ subscription
  • Requires visiting separate product page for pricing details
  • Subscription service model described but not detailed with costs

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SmartNews

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Trending news
    • Local news
    • Smart Mode reading

Which should you pick?

Choose Prowly if

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

Choose SmartNews if

  • You need machine learning curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want smart mode.
SmartNews review

Questions people ask

Is Prowly or SmartNews better?
Neither clearly leads. Prowly starts at On request and SmartNews at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Prowly or SmartNews?
SmartNews has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Prowly and Free for SmartNews.
Does Prowly or SmartNews run on more platforms?
Prowly runs on Web. SmartNews runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use SmartNews for free?
Yes. SmartNews has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Prowly starts at On request.
What is Prowly best used for?
Prowly is most often used for media outreach, press release creation, journalist discovery, pr measurement. Of those, media outreach and press release creation are not what SmartNews is typically brought in for.
What can Prowly do that SmartNews cannot?
Prowly covers Media database, Press release builder, Online newsroom, Email pitching. SmartNews covers Machine learning curation, Smart Mode, Local news, Breaking alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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SmartNews: How much does SmartNews cost?

SmartNews does not publish specific subscription pricing on its main website. The vendor offers SmartNews+, described as a subscription service aggregating paid business news and coupons, but cost details must be found on the dedicated SmartNews+ product page.

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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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SmartNews: Does SmartNews offer a free tier?

SmartNews provides free access to curated news content. For additional business news and coupons, the vendor offers SmartNews+ as a paid subscription service. Pricing and trial details for SmartNews+ are available on the dedicated subscription product page.

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