28 Ratings
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7 Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
Contently
It's helpful for top of marketing funnel writing that we can sometimes lose sight of because we are so ingrained in the product day to day. Contently is also helpful for long written pieces and ebooks that will take a significant amount of employee time to put together.I avoid using Contently for mid to bottom funnel marketing writing because my team will often have greater insight into the product function or use-case or product release, making them more adroit to the tone of the written piece and able to produce the content quickly.
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
NewsCred
Well-suited to large company blogs, like our company, a global SaaS. We have various blogs, in various languages, that use NewsCred to update to all our respective blogs. It's a great way to silo our different blog content, but also to peep at each other's content to repost to respective blogs. NewsCred is awesome in this context, but wouldn't be as useful to a one-person shop that only publishes original brand content. The platform is also great for organizations that need to supplement content with freelance writers and syndicated posts.
Content Marketing Specialist
MeltwaterPublic Relations and Communications, 1001-5000 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Content Creation
Contently
9.5
NewsCred
6.8
Ideation
Contently
9.7
NewsCred
5.0
Approval workflows
Contently
9.8
NewsCred
6.0
Content collaboration
Contently
9.9
NewsCred
10.0
Content calendar
Contently
8.0
NewsCred
8.0
Network for content licensing/production
Contently
10.0
NewsCred
5.1
Content Publishing
Contently
5.7
NewsCred
6.5
Content hub
Contently
5.1
NewsCred
6.0
Forms / Gated content
Contently
8.0
NewsCred
3.0
Embedded CTAs
Contently
9.0
NewsCred
8.0
Content distribution
Contently
2.0
NewsCred
10.0
Content promotion
Contently
2.0
NewsCred
7.0
Content automation
Contently
8.0
NewsCred
5.0
Content Reporting & Analytics
Contently
8.0
NewsCred
5.5
Audience profiling and targeting
Contently
9.0
NewsCred
8.2
Closed-loop tracking and reporting
Contently
8.0
NewsCred
5.0
Content performance analytics
Contently
7.0
NewsCred
6.0
Campaign optimization dashboard
Contently
7.0
NewsCred
4.1
Competitive analytics
Contently
9.0
NewsCred
4.1
Pros
Contently
- Consolidating my work in one place to make my work life easier
- Contently is unique from other content marketing organizational tools in one key way. It hands you a network of freelance professionals eager for delegated work.
- You can search through a database of professionals to find the perfect person for your given project. Find individuals in your budget offering the exact skills and experience you need.

Verified User
Account Manager in Corporate
Computer & Network Security Company, 1001-5000 employeesNewsCred
- The UI is intuitive and easy for users to navigate, and also easy for me to manage.
- NewsCred constantly rolls out great new features that solve user pain, like Track Changes, Version History and automated suggestions for posts to create and boost based on their performance.
- Support is very helpful when anything goes wrong, and the account reps are very proactive in gathering feedback about needed features.
Manager, Content & Creative
Atlanta Convention & Visitors BureauHospitality, 51-200 employees
Cons
Contently
- I have been using it for 3.5 years, and have had no response from potential clients.
- The portfolio section is pretty easy to use, but I don't love the format.
- Since I'm not a client, I don't know just how easy it is for them to find new freelancers or how often it is actually used.
- Probably more suited for some types/concentrations of freelance writers, like finance, tech, or healthcare.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
NewsCred
- Too basic
- Limited functionality
- Unorganized

Verified User
Analyst in Marketing
Marketing and Advertising Company, 201-500 employeesSupport Rating
Contently
Contently 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I'm giving them a 10, but honestly, I've never reached out to them. I do see them putting out regular content on social media, so they might be responsive to questions there as well as regular customer support. In their posts and communication, they do seem to value their community, so hopefully, they have good customer support. And I've seen them asking for pitches from their community to publish well-paid articles during this stressful coronavirus time, and I really appreciate that.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
NewsCred
NewsCred 8.0
Based on 1 answer
The NewsCred team is very responsive and helpful with any technical issues.

Verified User
Employee in Other
Information Technology & Services Company, 1001-5000 employeesAlternatives Considered
Contently
Contently's sweet spot is their network of writers. I have tried a few other platforms but saw much lower writing quality. The tool is handy, especially if you produce multiple pieces of content every week
SVP Marketing
GumGumMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees
NewsCred
Content Marketing Specialist
MeltwaterPublic Relations and Communications, 1001-5000 employees
Return on Investment
Contently
- Contently contributors have produced some great inbound marking posts and creative materials saving our marketing team significant time allowing them to focus on more strategic plans for the business.
- The amount of time Contently has saved our internal creative writing staff has more than paid for itself!
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
NewsCred
- The analytics enables us to much more quickly and accurately determine which of our content is producing high levels of engagement.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Telecommunications Company, 10,001+ employeesScreenshots
Pricing Details
Contently
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
NewsCred
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No