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
   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.

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   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
2. 02
   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
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   • 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
3. 03
   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.

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   • 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
4. 04
   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
5. 05
   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
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   • 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
6. 06
   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
7. 07
   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
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   • 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
8. 08
   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
9. 09
   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
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   • 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
10. 10
    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
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    • 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
11. 11
    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
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    • 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
12. 12
    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
13. 13
    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
14. 14
    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
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    • GlobalSign
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    • 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
15. 15
    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
16. 16
    CBR cbr.com Top 10K English

    CBR - The World's Top Destination For Comic, Movie & TV news

    Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need!

    • Google Search Console
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    • Meta Business Suite
    • Amazon SES
    • Google Analytics
    • jsDelivr

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

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.908
17. 17
    SFGATE sfgate.com Top 10K English

    SFGATE: San Francisco Bay Area News, Sports, Culture, Travel, Food, California Parks

    Today's San Francisco Bay Area news, plus the latest in sports, weather, food, politics, culture, tech, Tahoe and national parks.

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

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

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.904
18. 18
    MedicalNewsToday medicalnewstoday.com Top 10K English

    Medical and health information | MedicalNewsToday

    Medical news and health news headlines posted throughout the day, every day

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

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.906
19. 19
    CTV News ctvnews.ca Top 10K English

    CTV News – Breaking News and Video, Canada News Today

    Get live updates on the latest local, national, and international news, including trusted reporting on politics, health, business, sports and more.

    • Amazon Publisher Services
    • Chartbeat
    • Comscore
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • React

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

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.905
20. 20
    ScienceDaily sciencedaily.com Top 10K English

    ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news

    Breaking science news and articles on global warming, extrasolar planets, stem cells, bird flu, autism, nanotechnology, dinosaurs, evolution -- the latest discoveries in astronomy, anthropology, biology, chemistry, climate & environment, computers, engineering, health & medicine, math, physics, psychology, technology, and more -- from the world's leading universities and research organizations.

    • GlobalSign
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    • Google Workspace
    • Meta Business Suite
    • Bootstrap
    • Cloudflare

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

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.906

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.