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Best Content Syndication Platforms

Stacker alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 4 score higher than Stacker's 3.7/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

Before you switch — what Stacker does well

  • Library of evergreen and newsworthy stories across topics
  • Over 3,400 publisher networks for content distribution
  • Augmented coverage expands and diversifies coverage at no extra cost

And where it was marked down

  • Could do better with content customization tools
#1NewstexStrong Choice

Licensed content syndication that pays publishers for reaching professional audiences on legal, financial and academic platforms

Scores 0.3 higher than Stacker

4.0
out of 5
#2Google NewsStrong Choice

A centralized distribution and revenue management platform for digital news publishers

Scores 0.3 higher than Stacker

4.0
out of 5
#3FlatplanStrong Choice

No-code content distribution platform for premium publishers on Apple News and Apple NewsPlus

Scores 0.2 higher than Stacker

3.9
out of 5
#4SimplefeedStrong Choice

Automated content syndication and distribution platform for enterprises and publishers to reach aggregators and AI LLMs.

Scores 0.1 higher than Stacker

3.8
out of 5
#5FlipboardFair Fit

A visual content discovery platform for curating immersive social magazine experiences globally

Scores level with Stacker

3.7
out of 5

Professional B2B publishing platform for long-form thought leadership and newsletter distribution

Scores 0.2 lower than Stacker

3.5
out of 5
#7Avid CollectiveFair Fit

Scaling branded content storytelling through automated direct IO partnership workflows

Scores 0.2 lower than Stacker

3.5
out of 5
#8MediumFair Fit

A community-driven publishing network offering massive reach and built-in monetization for long-form content

Scores 0.4 lower than Stacker

3.3
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Stacker?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Newstex is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Content Syndication Platforms at 4.0/5, against Stacker at 3.7/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Stacker?

Our editors flagged: Could do better with content customization tools. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Stacker successfully despite them.

Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?

No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.