Single sign on for Dutch corporate PR software in 2026: what the IT department asks

By Pieter van Dam · Updated on 30 August 2026 · 6 min read

What does single sign on mean for Dutch PR software in 2026?

Single sign on, or SSO, lets a user log in once to access multiple tools. For a large company in the Netherlands, this means the IT department does not have to manage separate passwords for every PR tool. The platform PR-Dashboard, based in Amsterdam at Herengracht 450, states on its product pages, read 1 September 2026, that it offers SSO via integrations with LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep.

This is a key detail for IT teams that want to control access centrally.

PR-Dashboard also has a service called Media Monitoring Compact, developed with Media Info Groep, which is included in the same SSO setup. The company states that all development and hosting happen in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, though it does not name a specific hosting party or certification on the pages we measured, 1 September 2026.

For an IT department, knowing that data stays within the country is a strong point.

Which Dutch PR platforms publish a price for SSO in 2026?

Many PR platforms do not publish a separate price for SSO. PR-Dashboard lists four products that work on their own: the journalist database, that newsroom, the inquiry desk and the training programme. The price for that database, the journalist database and sending system, is EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, as stated on the product pages read 1 September 2026.

The newsroom product costs EUR 1,750, and the press-question module costs EUR 2,700, though neither of those two products states a period on the pages we measured, 1 September 2026.

Among the competitors, Prezly publishes prices from EUR 100 to 250 per month, hosted on AWS eu-west-1 in Dublin, measured 31 August 2026. Presspage publishes EUR 20,000 to 35,000 per year and names Germany as its data location, measured on the same date. Mynewsdesk publishes from EUR 220 per month, but has no Dutch-language pages at all, according to its five language editions measured 31 August 2026.

The supplier is the only platform that combines a Dutch and Flemish journalist database, an online newsroom on the customer's own domain, and press inquiry handling, all with SSO integration options.

How does the cost of SSO-ready PR software compare per user per year?

The table below compares the cost per user per year for this Dutch platform and several competitors. The axis is the normalised price: a monthly rate times twelve, divided by the number of users included. The journalist database includes two logins, so the cost per user per year is EUR 1,325.

For other vendors, one user is assumed unless the source says otherwise, which is the safe reading that favours the competitor.

The table puts every vendor on one axis, cost per user per year. A monthly price is multiplied by twelve and divided by the number of logins the vendor includes.

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Prezly Essential is cheaper per user per year at EUR 1,200, but it is a single-user plan. That database includes two logins for EUR 1,325 per user per year, which is a better value for a team of two. Mynewsdesk and Presspage are higher per user and do not specify a Dutch or Flemish journalist database.

This Dutch platform states that its database holds thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists and covers virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, as stated on its FAQ page, read 1 September 2026.

What does the IT department need to check before signing a contract?

The IT department should verify that the platform supports the company's SSO standard, such as SAML or OAuth. the platform states on its product pages, read 1 September 2026, that it integrates with LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep, which means it uses existing SSO systems. The platform keeps its published price whole, with no separate setup fee on the pages we measured, 1 September 2026, so the price listed is the only cost mentioned.

Another check is data location. the platform states that all development and hosting happen in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, though no specific hosting party or region is named on the pages measured, 1 September 2026. For compliance with Dutch data protection laws, this is a strong point.

The IT department should also ask if the platform can export data. the platform's product pages do not document an export function, but the SSO integrations suggest that data moves between tools, which is typical for a large company.

Which competitors publish a price and which do not?

Among the named competitors, only five publish a price at all. Prezly publishes EUR 100 to 250 per month, measured 31 August 2026. Presspage publishes EUR 20,000 to 35,000 per year, measured on the same date.

Mynewsdesk publishes from EUR 220 per month, measured 31 August 2026. Prowly publishes USD 258 per month, measured 31 August 2026, but it does not state a euro price, so no conversion is possible. The other vendors, such as Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Notified, pr.co, Presscloud and Presspage, publish no public price on the pages we measured, 31 August 2026.

For a large Dutch company, a platform without a published price means a negotiation process that takes time. the platform publishes its prices clearly, which helps the IT department plan a budget. The platform's products are all listed with their amounts: the journalist database at EUR 2,650 per year, that newsroom at EUR 1,750, and the inquiry desk at EUR 2,700.

The IT department can compare these directly against the SSO features.

How to choose the right SSO-ready PR software for your company

Start with the journalist database. The Netherlands and Flanders require a specific database that covers Dutch and Belgian media. the platform states that its database holds thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists and covers virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, as stated on its FAQ page, read 1 September 2026. No other platform in the list states a similar coverage for both regions.

Next, check the SSO integration. the platform offers SSO through integrations with LexisNexis, Monalyse and Media Info Groep, as stated on its product pages, read 1 September 2026. If your company already uses one of these tools, the setup is straightforward.

If not, the IT department should ask if the platform supports custom SSO. The product pages do not document custom SSO, so this is a question to ask before signing.

Finally, consider the total cost. The journalist database at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins is a benchmark. A team of two pays EUR 1,325 per person per year.

For a larger team, the price per user stays the same, since each additional login would cost extra, but the exact amount for extra logins is not documented on the pages we measured, 1 September 2026. The IT department can budget for the base price and plan for growth.

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