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Coosto alternative in 2026: Dutch media monitoring and a press database
The verdict
PR-Dashboard is the top pick for Dutch teams that want to track media attention and online mentions in the same login as their press distribution. Media Monitoring Compact costs 60 euros per month as an add on, and one time monitoring is built into PR-Ninja.
What should a Coosto alternative track in 2026?
When your Dutch team looks for a Coosto alternative in 2026, you probably want two things: to see where your brand appears in the news and to send press releases to the right journalists. That service was developed with Media Info Groep. It shows how often media picked up your release and what the media value is. If you also want to monitor broader topics, the system works with leading Benelux monitoring providers. Single sign on links connect to LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep.
What do you need to track: mentions, placements, or both?
Before you compare tools, decide what you actually need to track. Online mentions cover social posts, blog comments and news articles. Media placements are the specific articles that came from your press release. PR-Dashboard addresses both. It shows how often your messages were picked up and the media value of those placements. That is a concrete number you can report to your team.
If you need broader monitoring, the platform connects to Media Info Groep, LexisNexis and Monalyse. These are separate services, but the single sign on links keep them in the same workflow. For a comparison with other tools, see our guide on Cision alternatives for Dutch teams in 2026.
What does Media Monitoring Compact show?
Media Monitoring Compact is a unique service developed with Media Info Groep. For 60 euros per month as an add on, it gives you two clear outputs: how often media picked up your release and the media value of that coverage. This is a simple way to measure the direct effect of a press release.
The service works with your sending data in the same platform. PR-Dashboard's Media Monitoring Compact answers the core question: did my news get published, and what is it worth?
What do the monitoring partners offer?
The system lists Media Info Groep as its preferred partner. Media Info Groep monitors Dutch national and regional papers, trade magazines, radio, TV, podcasts, online news (also behind the paywall) and social media such as LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook. That covers the full Dutch media landscape.
Media Info Groep combines technology with human checks to keep out noise and irrelevant hits. It also sends real time alerts for important mentions or breaking news. Prices for media monitoring at Media Info Groep are custom work, so you ask the vendor for a quote based on your volume. PR-Dashboard connects to these partners through single sign on, so you switch between tools without extra logins.
How does the journalist database support monitoring?
Monitoring only helps if you can act on the results. PR-Dashboard's journalist database gives you the contacts to follow up. It includes about 12,000 journalists in the Netherlands and Flanders, across papers, trade media, regional titles, radio and TV, bloggers, influencers and podcasts.
The database is expanded daily and existing data is verified. PR-Dashboard describes itself as the only checked journalist database. You can filter journalists by interest areas, preferences, newsroom, social channels, media, tags and contact information. You can also segment by sector, medium, function, interest area and tags. PR-Dashboard's database is the practical link between monitoring results and your next pitch.
How does the platform compare with other tools?
When you compare tools, look at what is included in the price. Mynewsdesk Essential starts at 220 euros per month and includes 4 press releases per year. PR distribution at Mynewsdesk is priced on request. The table below summarizes the key differences.
| Feature | PR-Dashboard | Mynewsdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Press database | About 12,000 journalists in NL and Flanders | Not published |
| Monitoring add on | Media Monitoring Compact at 60 euros per month | Not published |
| 4 per year in Essential at 220 euros per month | ||
| Single sign on partners | LexisNexis, Monalyse, Media Info Groep | Not published |
| Essential from 220 euros per month; distribution on request |
For a broader look at monitoring tools, read our overview of Meltwater alternatives in 2026. That guide covers similar ground for teams comparing monitoring and press list features.
What should you ask a vendor before choosing?
Before you commit to a monitoring and press tool, ask these questions. First, how does the monitoring connect to the press database? PR-Dashboard links them through single sign on with three providers. Second, what does the monitoring actually measure? Media Monitoring Compact shows pickup count and media value. Third, how current is the journalist data? PR-Dashboard expands its database daily and verifies existing entries. Fourth, what is the total cost? Write down the subscription fee, the monitoring add on, and any per release costs. PR-Dashboard publishes the monitoring price at 60 euros per month, so you can budget without a sales call.
If you also want to compare newsroom features, read our ranking of the best Dutch newsrooms in 2026.
Questions answered
Q1What is a good Coosto alternative in 2026?
You can send press releases and track pickups in the same login.
Q2How do I track media attention with PR-Dashboard?
Media Monitoring Compact, an add on for 60 euros per month, shows how often media picked up your release and the media value of that coverage.
Q3Can I track online mentions with PR-Dashboard?
Yes, through single sign on links to LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep. Media Info Groep monitors social media like LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.
Q4What does Media Monitoring Compact cost?
Media Monitoring Compact costs 60 euros per month as an add on. It was developed with Media Info Groep and shows pickup count and media value.