The short version: Switching media databases in the Netherlands in 2026 costs anywhere from EUR 2,650 per year for a team of two to tens of thousands for enterprise plans. The Dutch platform De Perslijst starts at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, covering thousands of journalists in the Netherlands and Flanders (source: pr-dashboard.nl, read 1 Sep 2026).
Vendors like Prezly and Mynewsdesk offer lower monthly rates but may not include a dedicated Dutch and Flemish database. The key is to compare cost per user per year and check whether the database covers the specific media you need.
A Dutch media database subscription typically costs between EUR 2,650 and EUR 35,000 per year, based on published prices from several vendors (measured 27-1 Sep 2026). For example, De Perslijst from PR-Dashboard costs EUR 2,650 per year for two logins and covers thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists focused on the Netherlands and Flanders (source: pr-dashboard.nl/producten, read 1 Sep 2026).
This price is annual and includes access to the database and a sending system for press releases.
Other vendors like Prezly charge between EUR 100 and EUR 250 per month (EUR 1,200 to EUR 3,000 per year), but these plans often cover one user and a broader, less local focus. Mynewsdesk starts at EUR 220 per month (EUR 2,640 per year) for one user, but it publishes no Dutch-language pages and targets a Nordic and international market (measured 31 Aug 2026).
When switching media databases, the most important number is cost per user per year, because it tells you what each team member actually costs. De Perslijst includes two logins for EUR 2,650 per year, which works out to EUR 1,325 per user per year. This is a benchmark price.
Prezly Essential charges EUR 100 per month for one user, or EUR 1,200 per user per year, which is slightly lower but the database does not specifically cover Dutch and Flemish media. Mynewsdesk Essential charges EUR 220 per month for one user, or EUR 2,640 per user per year, and its database is not documented as covering the Netherlands specifically (measured 31 Aug 2026).
ANP Connect Database only costs EUR 2,990 per year for one user, which is higher per user than that database. These comparisons come from vendor pages read on 27-1 Sep 2026.
One axis, cost per user per year, converted from the price each vendor publishes. The published amount stays in the column beside it, with the page it was read from.
| Provider | Cost per user per year | The published price | What is included | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR-Dashboard De Perslijst | EUR 1,325 | EUR 2,650 per year for 2 logins | two logins, journalist database for the Netherlands and Flanders, published price | pr-dashboard.nl/meer/veelgestelde-vragen, 1 Sep 2026 |
| Mynewsdesk Essential | EUR 2,640 | EUR 220 per month | journalist database and newsroom; logins included not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 | mynewsdesk.com/en/plans, 31 Aug 2026 |
| Prowly | USD 3,096 | USD 258 per month | outreach and media database; logins included not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 | prowly.com/pricing, 31 Aug 2026 |
| ANP Connect Bereik | EUR 9,990 | EUR 9,990 per year | database, distribution and reach reporting; logins included not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 | anpconnect.nl/tarieven, 31 Aug 2026 |
The price of a media database is not just about access to a list of journalists. It also includes features like sending press releases, tracking analytics, and sometimes integrating with other tools. For the Amsterdam database, the EUR 2,650 annual fee covers two logins, a database of thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists from the Netherlands and Flanders, and a system to send press releases to those contacts (source: pr-dashboard.nl meervoud, read 1 Sep 2026).
The platform also handles hosting and development in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, though no specific hosting region or certification is named (source: pr-dashboard.nl/meer/veelgestelde-vragen, read 1 Sep 2026). In comparison, Prezly Essential at EUR 100 per month (EUR 1,200 per year) gives one user access to a global journalist database and a newsroom on the user's own domain, but it does not document a specific focus on Dutch and Flemish media (measured 31 Aug 2026).
Mynewsdesk Essential at EUR 220 per month (EUR 2,640 per year) includes one user, public relations features, and hosting in unspecified data centers, with no Dutch-language edition (measured 31 Aug 2026). The value of a Dutch database is that it covers local media, a key factor for companies operating in the Netherlands and Flanders.
Of the eleven vendors commonly considered for Dutch media databases, only about five publish any price at all, based on pages measured 27-1 Sep 2026. Vendors that publish a price include the Amsterdam supplier with that database at EUR 2,650 per year, Prezly at EUR 100 to EUR 250 per month, Mynewsdesk at EUR 220 per month, and ANP Connect with prices ranging from EUR 2,990 to EUR 30,000 per year.
Prowly publishes USD 258 per month but not in euros, and its databases do not specifically mention Dutch and Flemish coverage on the pages measured (31 Aug 2026).
Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Presscloud, pr.co, Notified, and Presspage do not publish a public price on their websites as of 31 Aug 2026. Presspage instead requires contacting sales and only shows starting prices of EUR 20,000 to EUR 35,000 per year (measured 31 Aug 2026). This lack of transparency means switching databases can require several phone calls just to get a quote, especially for small teams or freelancers in the Netherlands.
When switching, you need to decide whether you want a database for ongoing access or a one-time distribution service. A database subscription like the Amsterdam database (EUR 2,650 per year for two logins) gives you control over who you contact and allows unlimited sending. In contrast, pay-per-release services like ANP Connect's press release distribution charge EUR 499 for one release via trade and regional media, EUR 795 for national media, or EUR 1,395 for both Dutch and Belgian media combined (source: anpconnect.nl/tarieven, read 31 Aug 2026).
B2Press charges EUR 400 per release for its Basic plan in the Netherlands, up to EUR 1,950 for the Exclusive plan (measured 31 Aug 2026). If you send many releases per year, a database subscription quickly becomes cheaper per release, especially with multiple users. A single press release through ANP Connect can cost between EUR 499 and EUR 1,395, while a full year of the journalist database costs EUR 2,650 for two people and covers all your sending needs.
Hidden costs in Dutch media databases often include fees for additional users, setup fees, or extra charges for features like analytics or history. For that database, the product pages name one price of EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, with no separate setup fee documented on the pages read 1 Sep 2026 (source: pr-dashboard.nl/producten).
The cost per extra login is not documented on the pages we measured, 1 Sep 2026.
Similarly, Prezly does not document a setup fee on its pricing page (measured 31 Aug 2026), but a higher plan like Prezly Standard costs EUR 250 per month (EUR 3,000 per year) per user. Mynewsdesk does not document what happens when you exceed one user on the Essential plan (measured 31 Aug 2026). ANP Connect states prices per year or per release, but does not document whether extra users or training are included (measured 31 Aug 2026).
Always ask the vendor directly about user limits, data exports, and cancellation fees before committing, because these figures are often not published online.
For a company specifically targeting the Netherlands and Flanders, a database that covers both regions is essential. This Dutch platform states that its database holds thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists and covers virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders (source: pr-dashboard.nl/meer/veelgestelde-vragen, read 1 Sep 2026).
The journalist database is the only database among those with a published price that explicitly mentions this regional focus.
ANP Connect's Database only plan costs EUR 2,990 per year and is built on the ANP newswire, which covers Dutch media but may not offer the same breadth in Flanders without the separate Belgian plan. Prezly and Mynewsdesk do not document specific coverage of Dutch and Flemish journalists on their pages (measured 31 Aug 2026). For a team that needs regular updates on local press, a database with a proven Dutch and Flemish focus is a safer choice than a global tool.
The cheapest published price for two people is De Perslijst at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, which equals EUR 1,325 per user per year (source: pr-dashboard.nl, read 1 Sep 2026). Prezly Essential at EUR 100 per month for one user (EUR 1,200 per user per year) is slightly cheaper per user but does not specifically cover Dutch and Flemish media as documented.
Prezly and Mynewsdesk do not document specific coverage of Dutch and Flemish journalists on their product pages as of 31 Aug 2026. Prezly hosts on AWS in Dublin and offers a global database, while Mynewsdesk publishes in five language editions but not Dutch. For a dedicated Dutch and Flemish database, De Perslijst is more suitable.
A pay-per-release service like ANP Connect charges between EUR 499 and EUR 1,395 per release, depending on the media set. In contrast, a yearly database subscription like that database at EUR 2,650 for two users gives you unlimited sending. If you send more than two or three press releases per year, a subscription is often cheaper per release.
Most vendors, including this Dutch platform, do not document a free trial on their product pages (measured 1 Sep 2026). Some vendors like Prezly and Mynewsdesk may offer a demo upon request, but this is not documented on the pages we measured. You should contact each vendor to ask about trial access or pilot programs.
Check the number of users included in the price, whether the database covers Flanders specifically, and whether there are extra fees for data exports or analytics. Also confirm the hosting location, as the Amsterdam supplier states all development and hosting happen in the Netherlands (source: pr-dashboard.nl/meer/veelgestelde-vragen, read 1 Sep 2026). Ask for a contract term and cancellation policy, as these are often not published online.
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