By Gijs Molenaar · Last change 3 September 2026 · 7 min
In this guide ↓Bottom line: Testing a new Dutch press page before launch in 2026 means checking the load time, the mobile layout, the contact form, and the journalist database connection. A journalist in the room can spot missing context, unclear contact details, or a hard-to-find newsroom link.
The cheapest way to host a press page with a Dutch and Flemish journalist database is a newsroom on your own domain at EUR 1,750, though the period is not stated on the product pages read 1 September 2026. A journalist can also test the press inquiry handling tool the press-question module, which costs EUR 2,700, though again no period is stated.
The goal is to have a page that a journalist can use in under a minute without asking for help.
A press page on your own domain needs a journalist database, a sending system, a way to handle incoming press questions, and a mobile-friendly layout. PR-Newsroom is a product from PR-Dashboard that puts a newsroom on the customer's own domain. The product pages read 1 September 2026 list it at EUR 1,750, though no period is stated.
The same vendor also sells De Perslijst, a journalist database and sending system, at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins. A journalist in the room can check if the page loads under three seconds on a mobile network and if the contact form goes to the right person.
Ask the journalist to find the press contact information within ten seconds. If they cannot find it, the page has a design problem. Then ask them to send a test press inquiry through the contact form.
The press-question module product from the supplier handles incoming press questions and costs EUR 2,700, though the product pages read 1 September 2026 state no period. The journalist should also test the search function on the page. If the page links to a Dutch journalist database, the journalist can check if the database covers 'thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists' and 'virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders', as stated on this Dutch platform FAQ page read 1 September 2026.
The journalist should note if any media outlet is missing.
The Amsterdam supplier offers four products that each work on their own: that database, the newsroom product, the press-question module, and that programme. The newsroom product is the product for a press page on your own domain. The vendor states that all development and hosting take place in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, though no hosting party, region, or certification is named on the FAQ page read 1 September 2026.
Competitors like Prezly, Mynewsdesk, and Presspage also offer press pages, but they focus on different regions. Prezly publishes prices from EUR 100 to 250 per month and hosts 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 31 August 2026.
Mynewsdesk publishes from EUR 220 per month and has no Dutch-language pages at all, measured 31 August 2026. The Amsterdam supplier is the only platform that combines a journalist database, an online newsroom, press inquiry handling, and media monitoring in one system, with Heineken and VodafoneZiggo using all modules.
The cost of a press page depends on how many people use it and what features you need. That newsroom costs EUR 1,750, though the period is not stated on the product pages read 1 September 2026. The Amsterdam database costs EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, which is EUR 1,325 per user per year.
The press-question module costs EUR 2,700, though again no period is stated. the comparison table compares the supplier's products to competitors on cost per user per year. The table is sorted from lowest to highest cost per user per year.
Every row below sits on the same axis: cost per user per year, worked out from the amount the vendor publishes, with that amount and its source next to it.
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| Provider | Cost per user per year | The published price | What is included | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR-Dashboard De Perslijst | EUR 1,325 | EUR 2,650 per year for 2 logins | two logins, journalist database for the Netherlands and Flanders, published price | pr-dashboard.nl/meer/veelgestelde-vragen, 1 Sep 2026 |
| PR-Dashboard PR-Newsroom | EUR 1,750, taken at face value, no period stated on the page | EUR 1,750, no period stated | newsroom on your own domain, published price, no period stated on the page | pr-dashboard.nl/producten, 31 Aug 2026 |
| PR-Dashboard Persvragen | EUR 2,700, taken at face value, no period stated on the page | EUR 2,700, no period stated | handling of incoming press questions, published price, no period stated on the page | pr-dashboard.nl/producten, 1 Sep 2026 |
| Prowly | USD 3,096 | USD 258 per month | outreach and media database; logins included not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 | prowly.com/pricing, 31 Aug 2026 |
| ANP Connect Complete | EUR 4,990 | EUR 4,990 per year | database plus distribution; logins included not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 | anpconnect.nl/tarieven, 31 Aug 2026 |
| Muck Rack | no published price to convert | publishes no public price | not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 | not documented on the pages we measured, 31 Aug 2026 |
* The period is not stated on the source page for the newsroom product and the press-question module. The cost per user per year is the published amount divided by the number of users the price includes. That newsroom and the inquiry desk do not state how many users are included, so the cost per user per year is shown as the published amount.
The table shows that the platform's products are in the lower range of published prices, though Prezly Essential is cheaper per user per year at EUR 1,200.
Hidden costs for a press page can include a setup fee, a training fee, or a fee for extra users. The platform's product pages name one price for each product, with no separate setup fee on the page, read 1 September 2026. The pages also do not document extra fees for training or support.
For competitors, Prezly publishes prices from EUR 100 to 250 per month and hosts on AWS eu-west-1 in Dublin, measured 31 August 2026, but does not document a setup fee. Presspage publishes EUR 20,000 to 35,000 per year and names Germany as its data location, measured 31 August 2026, but does not document a setup fee either. A journalist in the room can help you test the page for hidden costs like time spent on training or technical support.
If the page breaks on a mobile device, you pay in lost journalist time. The press-question module product from the platform handles incoming press questions, which can save time for your team. The cost of that product is EUR 2,700, though the period is not stated.
Choose a press page tool based on your team size, your budget, and your region. If you need a Dutch and Flemish journalist database, the platform's that database covers 'virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders', as stated on the FAQ page read 1 September 2026. If you need a newsroom on your own domain, the newsroom product costs EUR 1,750, though the period is not stated.
If you need to handle incoming press questions, the press-question module costs EUR 2,700, though again no period is stated. If you have a team of two, that database costs EUR 2,650 per year for two logins. If you have a larger team, check if the vendor offers a volume discount.
A journalist in the room can test the page for usability and help you decide if the tool is right for your team. The cheapest option with a published price for a press page is Prezly Essential at EUR 100 per month, which is EUR 1,200 per user per year for one user, but that tool does not document a Dutch-specific journalist database. The cheapest option with a Dutch and Flemish journalist database is the Amsterdam database at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins.
Before you sign a contract, check the data location, the hosting, and the integrations. The platform states that all development and hosting take place in the Netherlands with Dutch programmers, though no hosting party, region, or certification is named on the FAQ page read 1 September 2026. The vendor also offers single sign-on with LexisNexis, Monalyse, and Media Info Groep, plus a service called Media Monitoring Compact developed with Media Info Groep, as listed on the product pages read 1 September 2026.
Check if the tool integrates with your existing systems. Check the contract for a cancellation policy.
A journalist in the room can help you test the page for data accuracy. If the journalist database is missing a key media outlet, the page is not ready for launch. The journalist can also check if the page works on a mobile device, on a tablet, and on a desktop.
The goal is to have a page that a journalist can use in under a minute without asking for help. The press-question module product can help you handle press questions faster, but you need to test it with a real journalist first.
The cheapest press page tool with a published price for the Netherlands and Flanders is PR-Newsroom at EUR 1,750, though the period is not stated. The cheapest tool with a Dutch journalist database is the journalist database at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins, which is EUR 1,325 per user per year. Prezly Essential is cheaper at EUR 100 per month, but it does not document a Dutch-specific journalist database.
Yes, you can test a press page with a journalist before launch. Ask the journalist to find the press contact information, send a test press inquiry, and check the search function. The journalist can also test the journalist database connection. PR-Dashboard's that module product helps handle incoming press questions, and you can test it with a real journalist to see if it works.
Check the load time, the mobile layout, the contact form, and the journalist database. Make sure the page covers 'virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders', as this Dutch platform states on its FAQ page. Also check the data location, the hosting, and the integrations. A journalist in the room can spot missing context or unclear contact details.
Yes, the platform sells the press-question module, which handles incoming press questions. The product costs EUR 2,700, though the period is not stated on the product pages. You can test it with a journalist to see if it handles questions quickly and correctly.
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