The Muck Rack alternative
The modern Muck Rack alternative for PR teams.
Muck Rack and Cision are powerful — and priced for big teams with annual contracts and a sales process. Glyph gives AI, tech, and crypto teams a curated journalist directory, a real-time query feed, and direct pitching in one place — free while we're in beta.
Side by side
How Glyph compares to Muck Rack
Land coverage with a curated directory and a real-time query feed — without the enterprise contract.
| Glyph | Muck Rack | Cision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free while in beta | Custom annual quote | Custom annual quote |
| No annual contract required | |||
| Self-serve signup (no sales call) | |||
| Real-time media query feed | Limited | ||
| Curated for AI, tech & crypto beats | |||
| Inbound queries + outbound pitching in one | Limited | Limited | |
| Covers podcasters & newsletters | Limited | Limited | |
| Shared inbox for replies |
Why switch to Glyph
Earn coverage without the enterprise overhead
Coverage without the enterprise contract
Muck Rack and Cision are built for big teams with annual commitments and a sales process. Glyph is free to start while in beta — no contract, no minimum spend, no procurement.
Focused on your beat
Instead of a giant general database, Glyph curates journalists, podcasters, and newsletter writers who actually cover AI, tech, and crypto — so your pitches land with the right people.
Inbound and outbound in one place
Respond to a real-time feed of reporters looking for sources, and pitch journalists directly when you have news. You get both motions in a single tool.
Start in minutes, not after a demo
Sign up and start browsing the directory or responding to queries right away — no scheduled call, no onboarding gate before you can do real work.
Muck Rack alternative questions, answered
Is Glyph a Muck Rack alternative?
Yes. Glyph gives PR teams the core of what they use Muck Rack for — a curated journalist directory and direct pitching — plus a real-time feed of reporters looking for sources, and it's free to start while in beta.
How does Muck Rack's pricing compare to Glyph?
Muck Rack is sold as a custom annual subscription quoted through its sales team, typically aimed at larger teams. Glyph is free to start while in beta, with no annual contract and no minimum spend.
Does Glyph have a journalist database like Muck Rack?
Yes. Glyph maintains a curated, beat-verified directory of journalists, podcasters, and newsletter writers focused on AI, tech, and crypto, so the contacts you find are relevant to your space rather than a generic list.
Can I pitch journalists directly on Glyph?
Yes. You can pitch reporters directly from the directory and also respond to a real-time feed of journalists who are actively looking for sources — combining outbound and inbound in one place.
Do I need a contract or a sales call to use Glyph?
No. Glyph is self-serve and free to start — sign up and begin browsing the directory or responding to queries in minutes, without an annual contract or a demo call.
A modern Muck Rack alternative — free to start
Join the brands and journalists already connecting on Glyph. Browse the directory or respond to your first query in minutes — free while in beta.