US Brief vs Ground News
Ground News is a tool for comparing how many outlets covered a story and how. US Brief is a short brief you read, with every source listed.
Facts last checked Oct 4, 2026. Sources are linked after each fact.
| US Brief | Ground News | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No paid tier, no paywall. | Free plan; paid plans (Vantage $99.99/yr on its website). |
| Format | Short web briefs, about 60 seconds a story, plus a free morning email. | App, website and browser extension. |
| Focus | US news, politics, technology, world, finance and entertainment. | Comparing coverage of a story across outlets. |
| Sources | Every source is listed on every story, with outlets from both sides. | Says it tracks “50,000+ sources.” |
| How it’s made | AI-assisted drafts. A person approves every story before it is published. | Story summaries are AI-generated, per CJR. |
About Ground News
- Ground News says it covers “50,000+ sources” and averages its outlet bias ratings from AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check. Source: ground.news/subscribe
- A free plan lets you compare coverage. Its Vantage plan is listed at $99.99 a year on its website. Source: ground.news
- In-app prices on the App Store include Pro at $9.99 a year and Premium at $29.99 to $49.99 a year. Source: Apple App Store
- Columbia Journalism Review reported that Ground News aggregates 40,000+ outlets, produces about 30,000 AI summaries a day, and keeps factuality ratings behind its paywall. Source: CJR, Sep 8, 2025
When Ground News is the better pick
Pick Ground News if you want to compare coverage of a story across thousands of outlets, see outlet ratings, or use a browser extension while you read elsewhere.
When US Brief is the better pick
Pick US Brief if you want a short, readable summary of each story with its sources listed, completely free.
US Brief: free, no paywall, six subjects, every source listed. Drafts are AI-assisted and a person approves every story.
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