Meltwater does not publish a price list. Its own pricing blog gives indicative starting points: $10,000 a year for Starter, $25,000 for Pro and $130,000 for Enterprise. Vendr reports that the median buyer pays $25,800 a year. The US contract renews automatically at Meltwater’s then-current prices unless you send written notice 60 days before the term ends.
Meltwater plans and starting prices
Meltwater sells three tiers. It calls the figures “indicative starting-point ranges”, and every quote comes from a scoping call. We read the figures on Meltwater’s pricing blog on October 14, 2026.
| Tier | Starts at (per year) | Who Meltwater says it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $10,000 | Small PR, communications and marketing teams. Usually one product (media monitoring or social intelligence), standard support, one region. |
| Pro | $25,000 | Regional teams that want cross-channel monitoring, competitive benchmarking and more of Mira, Meltwater’s AI assistant. |
| Enterprise | $130,000 | Global brands with many regions, languages, brands and teams, plus API and MCP integrations. |
Meltwater also offers lower prices to public sector bodies, universities and nonprofits. It gives no figure for that discount.
What buyers pay
Vendr reports a median Meltwater contract of $25,800 a year, from 126 purchases. Its range runs from $5,375 to $56,993 a year, and buyers who used Vendr saved 15% on average (Vendr, read October 14, 2026). The median sits just above the Pro starting point, so most buyers in that sample pay for more than the entry tier.
Contract and renewal terms
These terms come from the Meltwater General Terms and Conditions for Meltwater News US Inc., current version dated April 5, 2025. Your order confirmation can change them.
- Automatic renewal. The initial term renews for a term of the same length, at Meltwater’s then-current prices.
- Notice to stop it. Either party must give written notice of non-renewal at least 60 days before the term ends.
- Discounts end. Special pricing and payment terms apply only to the initial term.
- Payment. Meltwater invoices the full amount in advance. Invoices are due in 14 days. Fees are non-refundable.
A team that misses the 60-day date pays for another full term at the new price. Put the date in your calendar the day you sign.
Before you renew
- Find your order confirmation and read the term end date.
- Use the calculator on this page to get your last notice date.
- List the Meltwater features your team used in the last 90 days. Most renewals price in modules a team no longer uses.
- Ask for the renewal quote early, so you have time to compare it.
FAQs
How much does Meltwater cost per year?
Meltwater gives starting points of $10,000 a year for Starter, $25,000 for Pro and $130,000 for Enterprise. Vendr’s median across 126 purchases is $25,800 a year.
How much notice do I need to give to cancel Meltwater?
The US terms ask for written notice of non-renewal at least 60 days before the term ends. Check your order confirmation, because it can set a different rule.
Does Meltwater raise the price at renewal?
The US terms renew the contract at Meltwater’s then-current prices, and special pricing applies only to the first term. So a renewal can cost more than the first year.
Method
We read each figure on the page named next to it, on the date shown. Vendr figures come from purchases that Vendr saw, so they show what some buyers paid, not a list price. We update this page when a vendor changes its prices or terms. To report a change, email team@debriefing.io.