Competitive Landscape

Competitors of Variety

The leading market alternatives to Variety in 2026 include C21Media, EW, ADWEEK and further verified platforms. Comparative intelligence benchmarks verified product capabilities, monetization models, and ecosystem positioning.

Direct Competitors

Verified direct market alternatives and primary competitors of Variety.

C2
C21MediaDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner93% Match

B2B media platform for the global television content industry.

148-150 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3AT · Est. 1997 · 50–200 team

EW
EWDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner89% Match

Digital entertainment publisher covering film, TV, music and culture.

United States · Est. 1990

AD
ADWEEKDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner89% Match

B2B media brand covering marketing, media and advertising industries.

71 5th Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003 · Est. 1979 · 201–500 team

EN
EntrepreneurDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Business media publisher serving entrepreneurs, brands, franchisors, and authors.

United States · Est. 1977 · 501–1,000 team

TH
The IndependentDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Digital-first news publisher monetising audiences through ads, subscriptions and commerce.

Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London, England, EC2A 1AH · Est. 2010 · 501–1,000 team

TH
The EconomistDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Global news publisher selling subscriptions and premium advertising access.

United Kingdom

FO
FortuneDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner88% Match

Business publisher monetising premium journalism, rankings, subscriptions, and advertising.

United States · Est. 1929 · 201–500 team

BR
BrunicoDirect Competitor
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

B2B trade publisher and events operator for media and marketing.

100 - 366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1R9, Canada · Est. 1986 · 50–200 team

Companies in the same market segment

The following companies operate within the same market segment ("Digital Newsletters & Web Publishing"). Category assignment is verified; this does not imply a direct competitive relationship.

TH
TheWrapMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner96% Match

Entertainment trade publisher with advertising, subscriptions and events.

Est. 2009 · 50–200 team

ST
StatusMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner92% Match

Independent media-industry publisher monetised through subscriptions and sponsorships.

Est. 2024 · <10 team

PU
PuckMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner90% Match

Premium digital publisher built around author-led insider journalism.

Est. 2021 · 50–200 team

40
404 MediaMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

Independent technology publisher with subscriptions, newsletters, podcasts and direct advertising.

US · Est. 2023 · <10 team

AX
AxiosMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

Digital news publisher with ads, subscriptions, events and SaaS.

United States · Est. 2017 · 501–1,000 team

SE
SemaforMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

Global news publisher with advertising, events and newsletter revenues.

United States · Est. 2022

MO
MonocleMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

Premium publisher blending journalism, audio, subscriptions, advertising and commerce.

Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG · Est. 2007 · 50–200 team

DW
DWDL.deMarket Alternative
Publisher & Media Owner87% Match

German media trade publisher for TV, streaming and industry jobs.

Germany · Est. 2001 · 10–49 team

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