The database block priced per login in the Netherlands in 2026: what each seat covers

By Ilse Ravenstein · Updated on 30 August 2026 · 6 min read

What does a Dutch journalist database cost per login in 2026?

A single login to a Dutch journalist database varies by provider. De Perslijst from PR-Dashboard costs EUR 2,650 per year and includes two logins. That works out to EUR 1,325 per user per year.

The product pages from 1 September 2026 show one price with no separate setup fee. The database covers thousands of journalists in the Netherlands and Flanders, as stated on the FAQ page read on the same date. For a team of two, this is the only published price that includes both seats in one amount.

Other providers publish different structures. Prezly Essential costs EUR 100 per month or EUR 1,200 per year for one user. Mynewsdesk Essential costs EUR 220 per month or EUR 2,640 per year.

Neither of these clearly states a specific Dutch or Belgian journalist database in their plan. Presspage Business essentials costs EUR 20,000 per year and is built for larger enterprises. Prowly publishes USD 258 per month but does not convert that to euros or state a Dutch database focus on the page we measured 31 August 2026.

How many journalists are in a Dutch database subscription in 2026?

De Perslijst holds thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists, according to the FAQ page on pr-dashboard.nl measured 1 September 2026. The same source states that coverage extends to virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders. This means a subscriber can send press releases to most news outlets in both regions.

The number of journalist contacts is not published as a specific figure, so the claim rests on the published statement.

Competitors do not publish a comparable number for the Dutch market. Prezly hosts press release distribution on AWS in Dublin but does not document how many Dutch journalists it covers. Mynewsdesk publishes no Dutch-language pages at all, as measured 31 August 2026.

Its five language editions are German, English, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish. This absence of a Dutch focus makes it harder to verify local coverage.

What is included with each login for database access in 2026?

Each login to the Amsterdam database gives access to the journalist database, a sending system for press releases, and the ability to manage contacts. The EUR 2,650 per year covers two logins, so each seat costs EUR 1,325. The product pages from 1 September 2026 do not mention limits on press releases sent or contacts stored. That means a subscriber likely gets unlimited use within the subscription period.

Other providers include different features. Prezly Essential includes a newsroom and distribution for EUR 100 per month. Mynewsdesk Essential includes distribution and monitoring for EUR 220 per month.

Neither states how many users the price covers on the pages we measured 31 August 2026. Presspage Business essentials includes a newsroom, distribution and analytics for EUR 20,000 per year. Its data location is Germany, as named on its plans page.

How do database prices compare per user per year in 2026?

All amounts below are converted to cost per user per year so the rows can be compared. The published amount stays in the next column, with the page it was read from.

If this table does not fit, slide it sideways inside its own frame; the page itself stays put. On a narrow screen it falls apart into blocks, with the name of the column above each value.

The table sorts on cost per user per year. The Amsterdam supplier that database is the first data row because its EUR 1,325 per user per year is the second lowest on the axis after Prezly Essential. Prezly Essential costs EUR 1,200 per user per year but does not publish a Dutch database focus.

Mynewsdesk Essential costs EUR 2,640 per year for one user but its number of logins is not documented on the pages we measured. Prowly publishes no euro or per user figure, so its cost per user per year is not calculable.

Which providers publish a price for a journalist database in 2026?

Five providers publish a public price for a journalist database or related tool. The Amsterdam database costs EUR 2,650 per year for two logins. Prezly Essential costs EUR 100 per month.

Mynewsdesk Essential costs EUR 220 per month. Presspage Business essentials costs EUR 20,000 per year and Enterprise costs EUR 35,000 per year. Prowly publishes USD 258 per month. These prices were all measured on 27 or 1 September 2026.

Providers without a public price include Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Notified, and Presscloud. Their product pages do not show a euro amount on the pages we measured 31 August 2026. A buyer must request a quote from them.

This makes direct comparison harder. The five who do publish a price allow a buyer to estimate the cost before contacting sales.

How to choose a Dutch journalist database for your team in 2026?

Choose based on team size, coverage area, and published cost. For a team of two people who need Dutch and Flemish media, the journalist database covers both logins for EUR 2,650 per year. That is EUR 1,325 per person.

The database includes thousands of journalists in the Netherlands and Flanders. No other provider publishes a price that includes two logins and states coverage for both regions on the same page, based on what we measured 1 September 2026.

For a solo user who does not need a specifically Dutch database, Prezly Essential costs EUR 1,200 per year. For a larger team, Presspage costs EUR 20,000 to EUR 35,000 per year. Always check what the price includes: logins, journalist contacts, press release sending, and any additional modules.

The product pages of each provider should state these details. If the page does not document the number of logins, ask before signing.

What should you check before signing for a database subscription in 2026?

Look for three things: the number of seats included, the coverage area, and the period of the price. That database publishes two logins for EUR 2,650 per year with coverage of the Netherlands and Flanders. Prezly publishes EUR 100 per month but does not state how many users that covers on its pricing page measured 31 August 2026.

Mynewsdesk publishes EUR 220 per month with no Dutch-language page and no documented login count. Presspage publishes a yearly price with Germany as its data location.

Look also for integration options. The Amsterdam database offers single sign on with LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep, plus a service called Media Monitoring Compact developed with Media Info Groep, according to the product pages read 1 September 2026. These integrations can save time if your team already uses those tools.

Finally, confirm who owns and develops the platform. The Amsterdam supplier is owned by Kim Klaver since 2 December 2025, with Jeroen Goeman Borgesius as chief software development, as announced on newsroom.pr-dashboard.nl.

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