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Cision vs Muck Rack

Cision

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FigureCisionMuck Rack
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WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYesYes
Plans published43
Spec score · Media Monitoring Software8.1 (#1)7.7 (#5)
Spec score · PR Software8.1 (#3)7.7 (#8)
Spec score · Public Relations (PR) Software8.1 (#3)7.8 (#6)
Spec score · Social Media Listening Software8.2 (#17)8.0 (#22)
Spec score · Brand Intelligence Software8.0 (#6)7.6 (#11)
Spec score · Blogger Outreach Software8.2 (#4)7.5 (#10)
Spec score · Social Listening Tools8.1 (#7)7.6 (#12)
Alert channelsmobile,email,Slack,Microsoft Teamsemail,Slack
APIThe CisionOne REST API provides mention lists, aggregated Mention Stream data, and account Mention Stream lists, with JSON and CSV output.The Muck Rack API programmatically provides article, broadcast, and media intelligence data and is available for Premier customers.
AudienceCision describes CisionOne as purpose-built for PR and communications teams.Muck Rack says its PR platform serves teams from enterprise brands and global agencies to emerging businesses, boutique agencies, single practitioners, and freelancers; journalists have free tools.
Founded18762009
IntegrationsCisionOne can send live mention notifications through Slack or Microsoft Teams and offers API and Google Analytics integrations.The maker's integrations help collection lists email integration and Slack integration; pricing also lists alerts via email and Slack and Google Analytics integration.
News monitoringYesYes
PurposeCisionOne is an all-in-one media intelligence platform for PR and communications teams.Muck Rack describes itself as an AI communications platform that helps organizations see what is happening, understand why it matters, and act with confidence.
ReportingCisionOne supports branded reports and dashboards and exports including PDF, HTML, CSV, and Excel formats.Reporting tools generate shareable reports and dashboards with measures including reach, sentiment, and share of voice.
SecurityCision says its data centers have completed a SOC 2 Type II audit and that it follows the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.Muck Rack states that it is SOC 2 certified and describes access controls, encryption, monitoring, incident response, continuous testing, independent audits, and third-party assessments.
Sentiment analysisYesYes
Social network coverageFacebook,Instagram,X (Twitter),YouTube,Reddit,BlueskyX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,TikTok,LinkedIn
SupportCisionOne users can use in-product chat for guidance or specialist support, and Cision provides interactive webinars, group training, and downloadable guides.The pricing page lists self-led onboarding and pooled customer success for Starter, with instructor-led onboarding and named customer success for Standard and Premier.
Web monitoringYesYes

Plans

Cision

  • CisionOne SuitePriced on request
  • Journalist OutreachPriced on request
  • Media MonitoringPriced on request
  • Media Monitoring + SocialPriced on request

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Muck Rack

  • StarterPriced on request
  • StandardPriced on request
  • PremierPriced on request

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