Sites like Patch

01 · Entity

About Patch

Patch patch.com

Patch - Everything Local: Breaking News, Events, Discussions

The best breaking news, stories, and events from the Patch network of local news sites

Wikidata: U.S. local news and information platform

Top 10K · #4,773 English 18 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

Network of hyperlocal news sites covering about 30,000 U.S. communities with local journalism, event listings, classifieds and community discussion, plus email newsletters.

Who it’s for

Residents of U.S. towns and local businesses

Business model

Advertising

• local news
• hyperlocal news
• local crime and police news
• community event calendar
• local classifieds
• town newsletters
• local business advertising
• high school sports coverage

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to Patch’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   Craigslist craigslist.org Top 1K

   craigslist: hamburg jobs, apartments, for sale, services, community, and events

   craigslist provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, services, local community, and events

   • Google Search Console
   • Bing Webmaster Tools

   0 say Craigslist is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Craigslist isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.918
2. 02
   NBC News nbcnews.com Top 1K English

   NBC News - Breaking Headlines and Video Reports on World, U.S. and Local Angles | NBC News

   Go to NBCNews.com for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.

   • Google Search Console
   • Meta Business Suite
   • Next.js
   • React
   • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
   • Akamai

   0 say NBC News is a good alternative to Patch 0 say NBC News isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.918
3. 03
   International Business Times ibtimes.com Top 10K English

   International Business Times - Business News, Financial news

   International Business Times is the leading provider of business news and financial news from the US and around the world.

   • GlobalSign
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Tag Manager
   • Google Workspace
   • Meta Business Suite
   • Cloudflare

   0 say International Business Times is a good alternative to Patch 0 say International Business Times isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.915
4. 04
   Vox vox.com Top 10K English

   Vox

   Vox is a general interest news site for the 21st century. Its mission: to help everyone understand our complicated world, so that we can all help shape it. In text, video and audio, our reporters explain politics, policy, world affairs, technology, culture, science, the climate crisis, money, health and everything else that matters. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of income or status, can access accurate information that empowers them.

   • Amazon Publisher Services
   • Apple Business
   • Fastly
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace

   0 say Vox is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Vox isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.914
5. 05
   Newsweek newsweek.com Top 10K English

   Newsweek - Latest Breaking News, US, World, Politics, Business, Tech and Videos.

   Newsweek provides in-depth analysis on news, world events, politics, business, tech, entertainment, healthcare, & trending videos. Subscribe for breaking news alerts!

   • Amazon Publisher Services
   • Apple Business
   • Fastly
   • GlobalSign
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console

   0 say Newsweek is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Newsweek isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.915
6. 06
   Boston.com boston.com Top 10K English

   Boston.com: Local breaking news, sports, weather, and things to do

   What Boston cares about right now: Get breaking updates on news, sports, and weather. Local alerts, things to do, and more on Boston.com.

   • Chartbeat
   • Comscore
   • Fastly
   • GlobalSign
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Fonts

   0 say Boston.com is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Boston.com isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.911
7. 07
   TIME time.com Top 1K English

   TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates

   Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news.

   • Apple Business
   • Fastly
   • GlobalSign
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Tag Manager
   • Google Workspace

   0 say TIME is a good alternative to Patch 0 say TIME isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.914
8. 08
   The Atlantic theatlantic.com Top 10K English

   Your access has been blocked – The Atlantic

   magazine and multi-platform publisher based in Washington, D.C.

   • GlobalSign
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Meta Business Suite
   • OpenAI
   • Amazon Route 53

   0 say The Atlantic is a good alternative to Patch 0 say The Atlantic isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.913
9. 09
   CBS News cbsnews.com Top 1K English

   CBS News | Breaking News, Top Stories & Exclusive Coverage

   Stay informed on today's latest breaking news and exclusive scoops from CBS News. Follow current events in the U.S. and around the world, along with trending stories in politics, health and more key topics.

   • Amazon Publisher Services
   • Apple Business
   • Fastly
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console
   • Meta Business Suite

   0 say CBS News is a good alternative to Patch 0 say CBS News isn’t a real alternative to Patch

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.912
10. 10
    CNN cnn.com Top 1K English

    Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN

    View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.

    • Chartbeat
    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Meta Business Suite

    0 say CNN is a good alternative to Patch 0 say CNN isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.911
11. 11
    The Daily Beast thedailybeast.com Top 10K

    American news publication

    • GlobalSign
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Business Suite
    • OpenAI
    • Adobe

    0 say The Daily Beast is a good alternative to Patch 0 say The Daily Beast isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.910
12. 12
    sina.com sina.com.cn Top 1K

    新浪网

    新浪网为全球用户24小时提供全面及时的中文资讯，内容覆盖国内外突发新闻事件、体坛赛事、娱乐时尚、产业资讯、实用信息等，设有新闻、体育、娱乐、财经、科技、房产、汽车等30多个内容频道，同时开设博客、视频、论坛等自由互动交流空间。

    • jQuery
    • Tengine

    0 say sina.com is a good alternative to Patch 0 say sina.com isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.911
13. 13
    CNET cnet.com Top 1K English

    CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news - CNET

    Get full-length product reviews, the latest news, tech coverage, daily deals, and category deep dives from CNET experts worldwide.

    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Google Workspace
    • OneTrust

    0 say CNET is a good alternative to Patch 0 say CNET isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.911
14. 14
    Chron chron.com Top 10K English

    Chron: Texas News, Weather, Food, Culture, Sports, College

    Chron, a trusted Texas news source since 2012, delivers the latest weather, culture, food and sports news about Houston, the Gulf Coast, North Texas and beyond.

    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Next.js

    0 say Chron is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Chron isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.906
15. 15
    Bleacher Report bleacherreport.com Top 10K English

    Bleacher Report | Sports. Highlights. News. Now.

    Fan easier, fan faster and fan better with Bleacher Report. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights and scores for all your favorite sports.

    • Apple Business
    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Business Suite

    0 say Bleacher Report is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Bleacher Report isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.910
16. 16
    Euronews euronews.com Top 10K English

    Latest breaking news available as free video on demand | Euronews

    Latest breaking news available as free video on demand. Stay informed on European and world news about economy, politics, diplomacy… with Euronews.

    • Apple Business
    • Chartbeat
    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console

    0 say Euronews is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Euronews isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.907
17. 17
    Lifehacker lifehacker.com Top 10K English

    Lifehacker | Do everything better

    Lifehacker is the ultimate authority on optimizing every aspect of your life. Do everything better.

    • Chartbeat
    • Comscore
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace

    0 say Lifehacker is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Lifehacker isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.909
18. 18
    meinbezirk.at Top 10K German

    Lokalnachrichten aus ganz Österreich auf meinbezirk.at

    Auf meinbezirk.at finden Sie aktuelle, regionale und lokale Nachrichten, Reportagen, Meinungen und Bilder aus Ihrer Region und für Ihre Region.

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Adobe
    • Canva
    • Google Cloud DNS

    0 say meinbezirk.at is a good alternative to Patch 0 say meinbezirk.at isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.905
19. 19
    Actu actu.fr Top 10K French

    Actu : toute l'information locale et nationale en direct

    L'actualité en continu dans vos régions et au plus près de chez vous en Normandie, Bretagne, Occitanie, Pays-de-La-Loire, Ile-de-France, Hauts-de-France…

    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Atlassian
    • Brevo

    0 say Actu is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Actu isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.908
20. 20
    Fox News foxnews.com Top 1K English

    Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos & News Videos

    Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews.com. Breaking news and video. Latest Current News: U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, Sports.

    • Amazon Publisher Services
    • Chartbeat
    • Comscore
    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager

    0 say Fox News is a good alternative to Patch 0 say Fox News isn’t a real alternative to Patch

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.907

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to patch.com’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones Patch uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What Patch is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.