Looking for a Google News alternative? Here’s why Distill might be exactly what you need

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Tired of sifting through generic headlines, duplicate articles, or irrelevant noise on Google News? You’re not alone.

Whether you’re tracking companies, scanning for deal flow, or trying to stay on top of an industry, Google News isn’t built for depth. It’s built for breadth. And while that works for the average reader, it falls short when you need precision.

That’s where Distill comes in.

A smarter way to stay informed

Distill is built for professionals who want more than just headlines. It’s a Google News alternative designed specifically for:

  • Investors tracking portfolio companies
  • Analysts monitoring key sectors
  • Consultants preparing for pitches
  • Journalists building background
  • Operators watching competitors

If you’re constantly gathering company and industry news, Distill can save you hours every week – while giving you better signal.

What makes Distill different?

1. Company-level tracking – not just keywords

With Google News, you search. With Distill, you subscribe.

Pick the companies and industries that matter to you, and Distill automatically pulls in everything – from major media coverage to official announcements, press releases, blog posts, IR pages, and more.

You get the full picture, without having to dig.

2. Automatic summaries that cut through the noise

Instead of showing you everything, Distill shows you what matters. Key stories are summarized and ranked, so you can get up to speed in seconds.

Each update links back to the original source – so you can dive deeper whenever you want.

3. Updates sent straight to your inbox

No more refreshing feeds or chasing links. Distill delivers:

  • Daily or weekly recaps of the companies you follow
  • Industry-wide summaries to track broader trends
  • Real-time alerts on important moves

Google News makes you work. Distill works for you.

4. Block out the noise

Not every source is relevant. With Distill, you can block outlets you don’t trust or don’t want to see – and they’ll disappear from your feed, recaps, and alerts.

Google News doesn’t give you that control.

5. Grouped coverage for every story

Distill doesn’t just show you one article. It shows you every major source covering the same story, so you can see how different outlets are reporting it – and form your own view.

More nuance. Less repetition.

Why people Are switching from Google News to Distill

“I used to spend half my day clicking around Google News tabs and company sites. Now everything’s summarized in one place. It’s like market intelligence on autopilot.”

“With Distill, I finally get updates that are actually relevant to the companies I care about.”

Built for research-heavy roles

Distill is trusted by professionals across finance, consulting, and media. If your job depends on staying informed, this is built for you.

  • Private Equity & VC: Track portfolio companies, spot deal flow, monitor sectors
  • Equity Research & IB: Build stronger reports and pitches
  • Journalism & PR: Stay ahead of the news cycle with real-time insights
  • Strategy & Consulting: Prepare smarter, faster, and with less manual work

Try Distill – free for 30 days

Looking for a Google News alternative that actually saves you time? Distill gives you personalized insights, curated summaries, and full-source transparency – all delivered automatically.

Set it up once. Stay informed always.

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