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At a Glance
Propel
Propel
Star Rating
(37)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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Prowly
Prowly
Star Rating
(102)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $258.00 2 Users Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Prowly excels in its Media Database with a score of 8.9, allowing for effective contact management and outreach, while Propel's Media Database received a lower score of 6.7, indicating potential limitations in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Propel shines in Campaign Management with a score of 8.9, highlighting its robust features for tracking and managing PR campaigns, whereas Prowly's score of 8.0 suggests it may not be as comprehensive in this aspect.
  • G2 users indicate that Prowly's PR Analytics feature, scoring 8.5, provides valuable insights into campaign performance, while Propel's similar feature scored 8.9, suggesting it may offer more advanced analytics capabilities.
  • Users on G2 report that Prowly's ease of use is rated at 8.7, making it user-friendly for small businesses, while Propel's ease of use score of 8.5 indicates it may require slightly more effort to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that Propel's Quality of Support is rated at 8.9, which is higher than Prowly's 8.5, suggesting that users may find Propel's customer service more responsive and helpful.
  • Users say that Prowly's Press Release Creation feature scored 7.9, which may not meet the needs of all users, while Propel's similar offerings received higher ratings, indicating a more robust solution for creating press releases.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Propel
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Prowly
Basic Annual
Starting at $258.00
2 Users Per Year
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Free Trial
Propel
No trial information available
Prowly
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
27
8.5
85
Ease of Use
8.5
27
8.7
85
Ease of Setup
7.7
8
8.0
51
Ease of Admin
8.0
9
8.5
51
Quality of Support
8.9
28
8.5
81
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.4
51
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
23
7.7
77
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Grammar
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Formatting
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Content
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Generative AI
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Press Release DistributionHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
7.4
90
Content Creation
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
6.5
10
Content Distribution
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.8
12
Contact Management
7.9
11
8.1
9
8.6
13
7.8
9
8.3
14
8.1
9
8.6
11
8.1
9
PR Management
8.8
11
8.3
8
8.9
12
8.0
9
8.9
12
8.1
8
8.9
14
8.5
8
Workflow Automation
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
14
7.7
8
8.5
11
8.5
8
8.5
12
8.1
8
7.2
59
Not enough data
Media Channels
6.7
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Reporting
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Social Media Listening ToolsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
7.3
5
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
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Feature Not Available
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Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
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Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
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Audio
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Video
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Image
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Text
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Platform
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Generative AI
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Management
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Distribution & Reporting
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Media and Influencer TargetingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.8
45
8.7
456
Database
6.7
6
8.9
54
7.1
7
8.4
54
7.5
6
8.5
50
Outreach
8.3
7
8.8
53
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
45
Reporting
8.3
7
9.2
6
8.6
6
8.5
47
8.3
6
8.3
49
User Rights/Roles
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.5
48
Categories
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Unique Categories
Propel
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Propel
Propel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.7%
Prowly
Prowly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Propel
Propel
Public Relations and Communications
59.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Computer Software
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.7%
Other
16.2%
Prowly
Prowly
Public Relations and Communications
18.4%
Media Production
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Internet
6.1%
Entertainment
6.1%
Other
56.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Propel
Propel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dana K.
DK
Dana K.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

Propel's PRM software is an integral tool for media relations. We're able to track opens and clicks, monitor success rates, and create more meaningful relationships with journalists...in less time. Their media database is quickly rivaling Cision's and their...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Persistent issues with the gmail integration, pitch contacts never accurate or updated, barely any contacts for major publications available, HORRIBLE customer service

Prowly
Prowly
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Robert T.
RT
Robert T.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

The thing that I like the most is that the whole process of creation of the press office is so simple and fast. Moreover, I'm impressed by the large amount of data that I receive after each distribution of press release to journalists.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Computer Software

Many of the features you can actually get for free. Prowly is an app that should be free but is actually quite expensive and limiting. The PR reach is dismal and I have achieved much better success with free PR platforms. The support is also poor and they...

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