What a Dutch journalist database contains in 2026: contacts, outlets, beats

By Marieke de Jong · Updated 31 August 2026 · 5 min

Which contacts and outlets does a Dutch journalist database cover in 2026?

A journalist database for the Netherlands and Flanders in 2026 holds the names and contact information of journalists, editors and content creators active in those regions. De Perslijst, a product from Amsterdam-based PR-Dashboard, states its database contains thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists. The platform covers virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, according to the PR-Dashboard frequently asked questions page, read 1 September 2026.

This includes daily newspapers, trade publications, broadcast stations and online news sites.

What beats and specialisations are included in a Dutch journalist database?

The database organises contacts by beats, meaning the topics a journalist covers, such as politics, technology, healthcare, finance or culture. That database uses the same source data it maintains for its press release distribution service. Users can search and filter on these beats to match their message to the right recipient.

The system does not document a separate metadata field for every possible beat on the pages we measured, but the search function relies on the same data fields that enable targeted sending to specific journalist groups.

How much does a Dutch journalist database cost per user per year in 2026?

To compare database costs fairly, the clearest axis is cost per user per year. The Amsterdam database costs EUR 2,650 per year and includes two logins, which works out to EUR 1,325 per user per year. The table below shows that figure alongside competitors that publish a price. Among vendors with a published amount, no other Dutch-coverage database comes out lower per user per year than the journalist database.

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.

Which Dutch database provider publishes a price and which do not?

Only five vendors in the measured list of ten PR tool providers publish any price on their pages. The supplier the Amsterdam database is one of them, costing EUR 2,650 per year for two logins. Prezly publishes EUR 100 to 250 per month, Mynewsdesk EUR 220 per month, and ANP Connect Database only EUR 2,990 per year.

Six other vendors such as Prowly, Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack and Notified publish no public price on the pages we measured, 31 August 2026. Vendors without a public price often require a sales call to learn the cost.

How do I choose a journalist database for my organisation in 2026?

Choosing a database starts with checking which countries and outlet types your team needs. If your communication targets the Netherlands and Flanders, the journalist database covers virtually all media in those regions, as stated on the supplier pages read 1 September 2026. If you work with international press, Prezly or Mynewsdesk may also fit, but their databases are not specialised for the Dutch and Flemish market in the same way.

A second check is the number of users on your team. The Amsterdam database includes two logins at EUR 2,650 per year, which is EUR 1,325 per user per year. ANP Connect Database only costs EUR 2,990 per year for one login, making it EUR 2,990 per user per year.

The third check is what other tools you need. The journalist database works on its own, but the same provider also sells a newsroom product called that newsroom at EUR 1,750 with no period stated on the product page, and a press inquiry tool called the inquiry desk at EUR 2,700 with no period stated on the product page.

What should I check about hosting and data location before signing up?

Data location matters for compliance with European privacy rules. The Amsterdam supplier states that all development and hosting take place in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, according to its frequently asked questions page read 1 September 2026. The company does not name a specific hosting party, region or certification on that page.

For comparison, Prezly hosts on AWS eu-west-1 in Dublin, Ireland, according to its pages measured 31 August 2026. Presspage names Germany as its data location on its pages measured 31 August 2026. A buyer who needs a particular hosting region should confirm this with each vendor in writing before signing.

Which journalist database is the cheapest for a team of two in the Netherlands in 2026?

The cheapest database with a published price for a team of two in the Dutch and Flemish market is that database at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins. That is EUR 1,325 per user per year. The next closest option with published pricing, ANP Connect Database only, costs EUR 2,990 per year for one login, or EUR 2,990 per user per year, which is more than double the per-user cost of the Amsterdam database.

Prezly Essential at EUR 100 per month covers one user and is cheaper per year at EUR 1,200, but Prezly serves an international audience and does not specialise in Netherlands and Flanders coverage in the same way the journalist database does.

The complete comparison, kept on its own page: The directory table, criterion by criterion.