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Should I use Qwoted?

Qwoted helps journalists find expert sources quickly and easily. Sign up for free to connect with PR professionals, industry experts and thought leaders. - qwoted.com

· 1 month ago

Qwoted is a solid free channel for journalists, experts, and scrappy PR folks chasing media quotes, especially post-HARO. Paid PR users should expect self-serve — recurring complaints about value and support after paying.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; many review snippets were truncated, and exact paid prices were not visible in the evidence.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Basic Plan

Not confirmed in reviewed sources

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Team PlanNot confirmed in reviewed sources

Best for

  • PR pros hunting media quotes
  • Experts building authority
  • Journalists on deadline
  • Solo marketers replacing HARO

Not for

  • Anyone expecting guaranteed press coverage
  • Journalists unwilling to wade through AI spam
  • Teams needing a mid-priced tier
  • Buyers wanting hand-holding support

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Vet every source and pitch: fake AI expert profiles are documented.

medium

Guess: free plan restricts pitch volume; agencies are pushed to the paid Team plan.

medium

Paid users report support neglect after payment — value complaints recur on Reddit.

medium

Phishing emails impersonate Qwoted pitches; verify sender domains before replying.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free for journalists and expert sources.
  • Rated 4.8/5 on CrowdReviews.
  • Users find it friendlier than HARO-style rivals.
  • Pangram partnership detects AI-written pitches and quotes.
  • Includes a media database for finding journalists.

Cons

  • Paid PR users say the platform neglects them.
  • Fake AI profiles used by link builders on the platform.
  • AI-generated pitch flood burdens journalists.
  • Lacks a ~$39 mid-tier plan, per critics.

Sources & method

- 14 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

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Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • Not confirmed in reviewed sources

    Starting price

  • 14

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Free tier solid; paid users report weak ROI
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Users call it friendlier than HARO
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Media database, pitches, press-release tool; mid-pack
  • Support quality: 2/5. Paid users report feeling ignored
  • Security posture: 3/5. Offers 2FA; no public vulnerabilities found
  • 4+/5 G2 rating 23 reviews
  • 120 Trustpilot reviews mixed feedback
  • Yes Free tier free for journalists and experts
  • $3M Funding raised 2021

Pricing

Basic Plan

Not confirmed in reviewed sources

  • For individual PR users
  • Pitch journalist requests

Team Plan

Not confirmed in reviewed sources

  • For agencies
  • Team seats

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Sentiment splits: journalists and some PR users praise the interface and source speed, while paid PR users repeatedly complain about neglect and value.

“Qwoted doesn't care about PR professionals but takes their money.”
Reddit, r/PublicRelations
“I like Qwoted's more use...”
Reddit, r/PublicRelations
“Does anyone use Qwoted?”
Reddit, r/Journalism

Companies that use it

  • Good Housekeeping UK
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; many review snippets were truncated, and exact paid prices were not visible in the evidence.

Free, decent HARO replacement for journalists and experts; paid PR value is contested and AI spam is real.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; many review snippets were truncated, and exact paid prices were not visible in the evidence.

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