The ANP Connect Belga route against B2Press for reaching Flemish newsrooms from the Netherlands in 2026

Reporting by Anouk Terlouw · Amended 1 September 2026 · 5 minute read

What does the ANP Connect Belga route cost for Flemish press releases in 2026?

ANP Connect offers a specific route for Belgian media via Belga, the Belgian news agency. This route costs EUR 495 per press release, as shown on the ANP Connect tariff pages read 31 August 2026. The price covers distribution to Belgian media outlets, which includes Flemish newsrooms in Flanders.

ANP Connect also lists a combined Netherlands plus Belgium option at EUR 1,395 per release, but the Belga-only route is the cheaper dedicated option for teams that only need Flemish coverage.

How does B2Press compare for reaching Flemish newsrooms from the Netherlands?

B2Press publishes prices for the Netherlands starting at EUR 400 per release for the Basic plan, EUR 750 for Wire, EUR 1,250 for Premium and EUR 1,950 for Exclusive, all measured 31 August 2026. However, B2Press does not document a separate Belgian or Flemish press release package on the pages we measured. The Netherlands distribution may include some cross-border coverage, but is not documented to cover Flemish newsrooms specifically.

For a Dutch team that needs guaranteed Flemish reach, the ANP Connect Belga route at EUR 495 per release is the only option with a published price and a named partner agency for Belgian media.

Which vendor publishes the lowest price to reach Flemish journalists regularly in 2026?

Per press release, the ANP Connect Belga route at EUR 495 is the cheapest documented option that explicitly names Flemish coverage, and per user per year the benchmark stays De Perslijst at EUR 1,325 for two logins. But for teams that send multiple releases per year, a subscription becomes cheaper. PR-Dashboard offers De Perslijst, a journalist database and sending system, at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins.

The system covers thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists, including Flemish media, according to the Amsterdam supplier FAQ page read 1 September 2026. At two releases per year, this subscription costs EUR 1,325 per release per user, which is cheaper than the Belga route. 50 per release. The subscription also gives access to the database for targeted outreach, not just distribution.

Which providers publish a price for press release distribution to Flanders?

Only ANP Connect and B2Press publish specific press release distribution prices on the pages we measured, 31 August 2026. ANP Connect lists the Belga route at EUR 495 per release for Belgian media. B2Press lists Netherlands packages but no separate Belgian or Flemish rate.

Other providers like Prezly, Mynewsdesk and Prowly publish subscription prices for newsroom software, not per release distribution. Presspage publishes EUR 20,000 to 35,000 per year for its platform, which is a different product. No other provider on the measured list documents a per release price for Flemish distribution.

What does a comparison table of costs per user per year look like for these options?

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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The table shows that the journalist database from the supplier is the cheapest per user per year for a team of two, at EUR 1,325 per user. The ANP Connect Database only is higher at EUR 2,990, but does not state how many users are included. Presspage publishes no per release distribution price and is a different product type.

How does a Dutch buyer weigh the journalist database against ANP Connect?

For a single press release to Flemish newsrooms, the ANP Connect Belga route at EUR 495 is straightforward. For regular distribution, a subscription to a journalist database like the Amsterdam database at EUR 2,650 per year for two logins becomes cheaper after about two releases per user. The subscription also provides access to a searchable database of thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists, and lets you build your own media lists.

ANP Connect Belga handles distribution through a news agency, which may reach more outlets but offers less control over targeting. The choice depends on how many releases you send per year and whether you need the database for ongoing media relations.

What to check before signing up for any Flemish press release service in 2026?

Check whether the provider covers Flanders specifically, not just Belgium. The ANP Connect Belga route is documented for Belgian media, which includes Flanders. The journalist database from the supplier covers thousands of Dutch and Belgian journalists, and the FAQ page states it covers virtually all media in the Netherlands and Flanders, as measured 1 September 2026.

B2Press does not document Flemish coverage on its Netherlands pages. Also check whether the price includes the number of users you need. The Amsterdam database includes two logins.

ANP Connect Database only does not document how many logins are included. Finally, check if the service includes a searchable database or only distribution. The Belga route is pure distribution, while the journalist database gives you a database for targeted outreach and press list building.

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