Compare Meltwater and Twitter API 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Meltwater
Star Rating
(2,209)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeltwaterTwitter API
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Twitter APISummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Meltwater's Paid Campaign Tracking feature scores lower at 6.9 compared to Twitter API's 8.2, indicating that Meltwater may not provide as robust tracking capabilities for paid campaigns as Twitter API does.
- Reviewers mention that Twitter API excels in Follower Analysis with a score of 8.8, while Meltwater's score of 7.8 suggests that users may find Twitter API more effective for understanding their audience's demographics and engagement.
- G2 users highlight that Meltwater's Content Library feature has a lower score of 7.4, which may limit users' ability to manage and access their content efficiently compared to Twitter API's more favorable ratings in similar areas.
- Users on G2 appreciate Twitter API's higher score of 9.1 for Report Exporting, suggesting that it offers more flexible and user-friendly options for exporting reports than Meltwater, which scored 8.0.
- Reviewers say that Meltwater's Sentiment Analysis feature is rated at 6.9, indicating potential limitations in accurately gauging public sentiment compared to Twitter API's stronger performance in this area with a score of 8.6.
- Users report that Meltwater's Influencer Compensation feature is rated at 6.7, which may not meet the needs of users looking for comprehensive influencer marketing solutions, especially when compared to Twitter API's higher ratings in related functionalities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meltwater
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Meltwater
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
1,904
8.9
19
Ease of Use
7.9
1,934
8.5
19
Ease of Setup
7.9
935
8.1
6
Ease of Admin
8.1
839
8.1
6
Quality of Support
8.5
1,838
8.3
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
844
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
1,886
9.4
19
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.9(tied score)
448
7.9(tied score)
12
7.8
439
8.8(won by 1.0)
14
8.0
445
8.8(won by 0.8)
14
6.9
311
8.2(won by 1.3)
11
7.2
337
8.6(won by 1.4)
13
7.7(won by default)
324
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
351
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
7.7
465
8.1(won by 0.4)
13
8.0
486
9.1(won by 1.1)
13
7.9
404
9.2(won by 1.3)
14
7.1(won by default)
259
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
8.2
189
Not enough data
7.5
163
Not enough data
7.5
154
Not enough data
7.6
155
Not enough data
8.2
179
Not enough data
7.8
164
Not enough data
Social Management
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.0
215
Not enough data
7.5
186
Not enough data
8.1
223
Not enough data
6.7
160
Not enough data
7.4
157
Not enough data
7.7
48
Not enough data
Media Channels
7.6
477
Not enough data
7.3
499
Not enough data
8.5
567
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
7.7
542
Not enough data
8.2
553
Not enough data
7.6
485
Not enough data
Reporting
8.2
554
Not enough data
8.1
543
Not enough data
7.8
534
Not enough data
7.9
556
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Audiences
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
Data Analysis
7.4
24
Not enough data
7.8
25
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
7.5
25
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
23
Not enough data
6.7
23
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
668
Not enough data
7.4
576
Not enough data
8.2
377
Not enough data
8.4
392
Not enough data
7.9
355
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
6.9
648
Not enough data
8.0
659
Not enough data
8.1
351
Not enough data
7.9
339
Not enough data
Influencer Marketing
7.8
183
Not enough data
7.9
186
Not enough data
8.0
190
Not enough data
7.7
179
Not enough data
7.4
177
Not enough data
7.0
144
Not enough data
7.4
152
Not enough data
8.1
178
Not enough data
8.0
180
Not enough data
7.8
166
Not enough data
7.2
126
Not enough data
6.8
131
Not enough data
6.7
118
Not enough data
6.3
99
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Database
7.9
428
Not enough data
7.9
364
Not enough data
8.0
341
Not enough data
Outreach
8.1
378
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
303
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
427
Not enough data
8.4
315
Not enough data
8.1
361
Not enough data
User Rights/Roles
7.8
259
Not enough data
8.0
280
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Meltwater and Twitter API are categorized as Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Twitter API has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meltwater
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Twitter API
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
15.9%
Public Relations and Communications
14.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
54.9%
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Computer Software
13.6%
Internet
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
9.1%
Real Estate
4.5%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Meltwater
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Riddhi S.
Verified User in Market Research
Its a great product that helps you pull the information you need and also to help sort the information. Some of the features that I like: 1. Easy to use interface 2. Easy means to download the data in CSV formats 3. Easy to search in different...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jennifer R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Some features were appealing, but because the media lists and news monitoring features were incomplete and inaccurate, features such as reporting, analytics, and press release distribution became useless. Incomplete and inaccurate media lists, which...
Twitter API
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Online Media
Twitter's approach to using their API is very simplistic, with just a few steps to complete to use their API's full potential, which I appreciate immensely. Setting up my App was extremely easy, making it ready to use within a couple of minutes.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
The interface is a bit outdated and could use a refresh.
Riddhi S.
Verified User in Market Research
Its a great product that helps you pull the information you need and also to help sort the information. Some of the features that I like: 1. Easy to use interface 2. Easy means to download the data in CSV formats 3. Easy to search in different...
Verified User in Online Media
Twitter's approach to using their API is very simplistic, with just a few steps to complete to use their API's full potential, which I appreciate immensely. Setting up my App was extremely easy, making it ready to use within a couple of minutes.
Jennifer R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Some features were appealing, but because the media lists and news monitoring features were incomplete and inaccurate, features such as reporting, analytics, and press release distribution became useless. Incomplete and inaccurate media lists, which...
Verified User in Food & Beverages
The interface is a bit outdated and could use a refresh.
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Discussions
How do I make Meltwater work for our organization?
3 comments
AS
I find it helpful to make customized reporter/influencer lists (based on geography, issue, etc). Makes it easy to do rapid-response outreach.Read more
How soon will sysomos and meltwater fully be integrated?
2 comments
FA
Hi Janay. Sorry I don't know the answer to that question. Hopefully a Meltwater rep or someone else can answer it. I suggest simply contacting Meltwater...Read more
How much does meltwater cost?
2 comments
GS
Basic modules, with 4 users and a maximum of 20 searches (imagine it as no more than 20 quieres saved at the same time), 12K a year. Twitter data, unlimited....Read more
Twitter API has no discussions with answers
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