Up to 4 at once.
| Criteria | AFP News | Reuters Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Score | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Pricing | Custom pricing after a 7-day free trial; contact the vendor for a quote. | Single-asset licensing (pictures and archive video over 30 days old) by credit card or invoice; unlimited and metered subscriptions on custom pricing — contact Reuters for a quote. |
| Platform Type | News agency | News agency |
| Content Breadth & Licensing Rights | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Publisher Rights & Territory Coverage | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Delivery & Integration Workflow | 3.5/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Editorial Quality & Exclusivity | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Metadata & Discoverability | 3.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Pricing & Licensing Models | 3.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Speed & Live Coverage | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Support & Rights Clearance | 2.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Analytics & Usage Reporting | 2.2/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Strengths | ✓ All AFP and partner formats in one platform ✓ 7-day free trial before committing | ✓ Single-asset purchases start immediately, without a subscription ✓ Partner content from BBC News, CNBC, Storyful and others in one place |
| Limitations | ✗ No published pricing ✗ CMS integration and usage reporting are not documented | ✗ Subscription pricing is not published ✗ Video under 30 days old and most partner material require a subscription |
AFP News
3.4
Rating
★ 3.4/5
Pricing
Custom pricing after a 7-day free trial; contact the vendor for a quote.
Platform
News agency
Scores
Content Breadth & Licensing Rights
4.6
Publisher Rights & Territory Coverage
4.5
Delivery & Integration Workflow
3.5
Editorial Quality & Exclusivity
4.4
Metadata & Discoverability
3.3
Pricing & Licensing Models
3.0
Speed & Live Coverage
4.3
Support & Rights Clearance
2.8
Analytics & Usage Reporting
2.2
Strengths
✓ All AFP and partner formats in one platform
✓ 7-day free trial before committing
Limitations
✗ No published pricing
✗ CMS integration and usage reporting are not documented
Reuters Connect
3.4
Rating
★ 3.4/5
Pricing
Single-asset licensing (pictures and archive video over 30 days old) by credit card or invoice; unlimited and metered subscriptions on custom pricing — contact Reuters for a quote.
Platform
News agency
Scores
Content Breadth & Licensing Rights
4.6
Publisher Rights & Territory Coverage
4.2
Delivery & Integration Workflow
3.8
Editorial Quality & Exclusivity
4.4
Metadata & Discoverability
3.8
Pricing & Licensing Models
3.6
Speed & Live Coverage
4.0
Support & Rights Clearance
3.5
Analytics & Usage Reporting
2.2
Strengths
✓ Single-asset purchases start immediately, without a subscription
✓ Partner content from BBC News, CNBC, Storyful and others in one place
Limitations
✗ Subscription pricing is not published
✗ Video under 30 days old and most partner material require a subscription
