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  "license": {
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  "cite_as": "Newsprint, \"Connectively: new features and launches\", https://www.newsprint.com/companies/connectively/, updated 2026-10-29",
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  "url": "https://www.newsprint.com/companies/connectively/",
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  "title": "Connectively: new features and launches",
  "opening_answer": "We confirmed 7 product launches from Connectively since 2008. The latest, Domain Rating and Agentic Score columns in Connectively tables, became available Oct. 22, 2026. We also record 1 rebrand and 1 shutdown.",
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    "price_note": "Free $0; Lite $19/mo ($11 billed yearly); Pro $49/mo ($29 yearly); Business $99/mo ($59 yearly); extra answers $4.99-$6.99 per credit.",
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