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Should I Use Qwoted?

qwoted.com·Analyzed 4 days ago··Based on 14 sources

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

Verdict

Depends

Qwoted is a solid free channel for journalists, experts, and scrappy PR folks chasing media quotes, especially post-HARO.

Confidence: Medium

Paid PR users should expect self-serve — recurring complaints about value and support after paying.

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

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
Best for and not for

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

Biggest gotcha

  • highVet every source and pitch: fake AI expert profiles are documented.12
  • mediumGuess: free plan restricts pitch volume; agencies are pushed to the paid Team plan.⁸
  • mediumPaid users report support neglect after payment — value complaints recur on Reddit.⁴
  • mediumPhishing emails impersonate Qwoted pitches; verify sender domains before replying.

Pros

  • Free for journalists and expert sources.⁷
  • Rated 4.8/5 on CrowdReviews.13
  • Users find it friendlier than HARO-style rivals.⁵
  • Pangram partnership detects AI-written pitches and quotes.14
  • Includes a media database for finding journalists.

Cons

  • Paid PR users say the platform neglects them.⁴
  • Fake AI profiles used by link builders on the platform.12
  • AI-generated pitch flood burdens journalists.10
  • Lacks a ~$39 mid-tier plan, per critics.

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

Methodology

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

Sources

  1. Qwoted Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2g2.com
    review
  2. Qwoted Products | Read 23 Reviews on G2g2.com
    review
  3. Read Customer Service Reviews of qwoted.com - Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  4. Qwoted doesn't care about PR professionals but takes their money - Redditreddit.com
    review
  5. HARO & Qwoted | Anyone having success? - Redditreddit.com
    review
  6. Is Qwoted legit? Should I use it? - Redditreddit.com
    review
  7. Qwoted – Connecting the Media with Expert Sourcesqwoted.com
    official
  8. Qwoted Pricing Plansapp.qwoted.com
    official
  9. Qwoted's New Press Release Tool Explainedvisibilityonpurpose.com
    official
  10. Journalist response platform plays 'whack-a-mole' against AI deluge - Press Gazettepressgazette.co.uk
    news
  11. Qwoted Has Raised $3 Million - Business Insiderbusinessinsider.com
    news
  12. Fake AI Profiles Used by Link Builders on Platforms like Qwotedmatttutt.me
    review
  13. Qwoted Community Feedback Score: 4.80 - CrowdReviewscrowdreviews.com
    review
  14. New Partnership Between Pangram and Qwoted - Business Wirebusinesswire.com
    news

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