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At a Glance
Critical Mention
Critical Mention
Star Rating
(214)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Muck Rack
Muck Rack
Star Rating
(274)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Muck Rack
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Critical Mention excels in its Media Database with a score of 9.3, allowing for comprehensive access to various media contacts, while Muck Rack's database, although strong at 9.2, is noted to have fewer records, which some users feel limits their outreach capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Muck Rack shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.0, making it more intuitive for new users compared to Critical Mention's score of 8.0, which some users find less user-friendly, especially during initial setup.
  • G2 users highlight that Critical Mention's Brand Monitoring feature scores a solid 9.0, providing robust tracking of brand mentions across various platforms, whereas Muck Rack's score of 8.2 in this area has led some users to seek additional tools for comprehensive brand tracking.
  • Users on G2 report that Muck Rack's Quality of Support is particularly strong, scoring 9.3, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Critical Mention's score of 8.5 indicates room for improvement in customer service.
  • Reviewers mention that Critical Mention's Alerts and Notifications feature is highly rated at 9.4, allowing users to stay updated on relevant media mentions, while Muck Rack's similar feature, although effective, scores lower at 8.2, leading some users to feel they miss timely updates.
  • Users say that Muck Rack's Social Media Services are lacking, with a score of 7.1, which has led some users to express disappointment in its capabilities compared to Critical Mention's more robust offerings in this area, although specific features were not highlighted in reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Critical Mention
No pricing available
Muck Rack
No pricing available
Free Trial
Critical Mention
No trial information available
Muck Rack
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
175
8.9
200
Ease of Use
8.0
174
9.0
201
Ease of Setup
8.5
57
9.1
93
Ease of Admin
8.6
59
9.1
72
Quality of Support
8.5
156
9.3
188
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
61
9.3
72
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
165
9.0
193
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.9
464
Contact Management
Not enough data
9.3
50
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
9.2
36
PR Management
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.5
44
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.8
43
9.0
486
8.1
982
Media Channels
9.0
54
7.0
65
8.7
46
8.2
96
8.8
52
9.0
107
Geographic Coverage
9.1
55
8.5
103
9.2
49
9.2
106
8.4
29
7.9
85
Reporting
9.1
53
8.4
101
8.9
49
8.2
103
9.3
51
8.3
94
9.1
48
8.4
97
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
6.3
25
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
136
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.0
19
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
5.8
24
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
5.8
24
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Media and Influencer TargetingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.2
48
8.4
982
Database
8.3
9
9.3
132
8.7
9
8.5
112
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Outreach
Feature Not Available
8.7
107
Feature Not Available
8.0
83
Feature Not Available
7.2
72
Reporting
9.6
12
8.6
119
Feature Not Available
8.9
100
9.4
11
8.2
97
User Rights/Roles
Feature Not Available
7.9
70
9.8
7
8.6
90
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Critical Mention
Critical Mention
Muck Rack
Muck Rack
Critical Mention and Muck Rack are categorized as Media Monitoring, PR Analytics, and Media and Influencer Targeting
Unique Categories
Critical Mention
Critical Mention is categorized as Social Media Listening Tools
Muck Rack
Muck Rack is categorized as PR CRM
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Critical Mention
Critical Mention
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.6%
Muck Rack
Muck Rack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Critical Mention
Critical Mention
Public Relations and Communications
50.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.7%
Government Administration
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
32.2%
Muck Rack
Muck Rack
Public Relations and Communications
42.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.1%
Entertainment
4.1%
Other
40.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Critical Mention
Critical Mention
Most Helpful Favorable Review
NA
Nora A.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

We love using Critical Mention because it truly feels like it captures it ALL. Plus, there's additional features on the platform that really help our agency stand out when it comes to reporting.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
GP
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

Words that are similar but do not pertain my my brand, the ciritical mention link to video goes away in 14 days

Muck Rack
Muck Rack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
GP
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

- The ability to find any information needed about reporters, like their beat, email and recent articles. - The ability to track words and phrases that have to do with my clients. - The ability to send batches of pitches to journalists. - Creating media...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

The handoff from sales was deplorable. The sales rep was extremely rude and when I had follow-up questions, she simply ghosted me. Took my money and ran. Platform vendors, and the best salespeople at those companies, are trusted partners. The start of this...

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Discussions
Critical Mention
Critical Mention Discussions
How well does Critical Mention work in monitoring podcasts and Youtube channels?
1 comment
EL
Thanks for your question! We have extremely sophisticated speech to text for both YouTube and podcasts. Our accuracy rates are on par with the best in the...Read more
Can the bandwidth insights be captured for real time motion?
1 comment
DR
Hi Anuj - Yes, Critical Mention captures content and users receive alerts for their searches in real-time.Read more
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