EIN Presswire
Low-cost distribution with transparent, published pricing.
3.56Global score / 5
Head to head
EIN Presswire vs ReleaseWire
Pricing, features, distribution and reviews, scored against the same data points. On the weighted model, EIN Presswire currently leads this pairing. This pairing is available for research but excluded from search indexing.
Final verdict
Overall verdict
EIN Presswire
3.56 / 5
Leads by 0.08 points on the weighted model.
Sections won
EIN Presswire3 / 7
ReleaseWire4 / 7
Data points won
EIN Presswire15
ReleaseWire15
Level7
Service details
| Detail | EIN Presswire | ReleaseWire |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 | 2004 |
| Ownership | Newsmatics | ReleaseWire |
| Company size | N/A | N/A |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, USA | Green Bay, Wisconsin, US |
| Funding history | Privately held Newsmatics; formerly IPD Group | Acquired SenFluence |
| Customer audience | Marketing teams, SMBs, nonprofits and self-promoters | Small to mid-sized businesses and organizations |
| Distribution reach | Worldwide; 3,900+ publications and 115+ US TV/radio sites | Syndicates to 350-400 media sites and distributes to AP journalists across the US. |
| Turnaround | Same-day distribution for verified accounts | Same-day review and distribution if submitted before 2:00 PM CDT. |
| Pricing model | $149 single; $499 for 5+1 promo; $999 for 15 releases | OnDemand service starts at $49 per release; monthly subscriptions start at $99/month. |
Side by side
| Data point | EIN Presswire | ReleaseWire |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value4.18 vs 3.60EIN Presswire leads | ||
| Entry-level release cost | $149 per release4.0 | $49 per press release4.0 |
| Pricing transparency | Full public rate card4.9 ▲ | Published on website4.0 |
| Word-count & multimedia overages | 700–2,500 words; 1–5 images; 1 video per release3.5 | No extra charge for multimedia5.0 ▲ |
| Contract flexibility | Pay as you go; no subscription4.5 ▲ | Monthly recurring, cancel anytime4.0 |
| Refund policy | Prorated refund within 60 days if under 25% of credits were used4.0 ▲ | Nonrefundable1.0 |
| Distribution reach3.60 vs 3.12EIN Presswire leads | ||
| Stated outlet count | 3,900+ publications; 115+ US TV/radio sites4.0 ▲ | 350 to 400 media sites2.0 |
| Country coverage | Worldwide coverage, including every country4.0 ▲ | United States2.0 |
| Financial & regulatory circuits | Bloomberg Terminals; not SEC disclosure compliant2.0 | N/A3.7 ▲ |
| Trade & vertical targeting | 1 to 5 industry targets per release4.0 | Industry, location, and topic targeting4.0 |
| Outlet variety (regions & niches) | Global, local, trade, TV/radio and database distribution4.1 ▲ | Specialty media, regional, statewide3.0 |
| Additional reach services | World Media Directory newsroom delivery3.5 | Media CRM, journalist matching4.0 ▲ |
| Placement quality2.93 vs 3.23ReleaseWire leads | ||
| Tier-1 pickup likelihood | Client reports USA Today, NYT and Forbes pickup2.6 | Sent to AP editors/writers3.0 ▲ |
| Guaranteed placements | Publication guaranteed on EIN-controlled networks3.5 | N/A3.6 ▲ |
| Average outlet authority (DR & traffic) | Network of news aggregator websites2.0 | N/A3.3 ▲ |
| Speed of distribution | Same day for verified accounts during business hours4.0 ▲ | Same day review (before 2 PM CDT)3.0 |
| Search indexing durability | Search visibility for years (vendor claim)2.0 | Submitted to major & news search engines3.0 ▲ |
| Indexing ratio | N/A3.5 | N/A3.5 |
| Platform & workflow3.37 vs 3.17EIN Presswire leads | ||
| Release editor usability | Self-service drafting and preview before distribution3.9 ▲ | Checklist guideline and preview tool3.0 |
| Approval & compliance workflow | Editorial review and approval before distribution3.0 ▲ | Blocks free email domains (Gmail, Yahoo)2.0 |
| Multimedia support | 1/3/5 embedded images by plan; 1 embedded video3.7 | Photos, videos, audio, documents included5.0 ▲ |
| Integrations | Claude, Crunchbase and Mailchimp listed on G23.0 | API access available4.0 ▲ |
| Team & multi-user management | N/A3.3 ▲ | Single user only; sharing not permitted1.0 |
| Additional tools & extras | Hosted company newsroom with release archive and RSS3.3 | Media CRM, social network, hosted newsrooms4.0 ▲ |
| White label & reseller3.98 vs 4.27ReleaseWire leads | ||
| White-label reporting | N/A4.0 | N/A4.0 |
| API access | N/A3.1 | API available via secret access token4.0 ▲ |
| White-label publishing | N/A4.6 | N/A4.6 |
| Agency & reseller pricing | Reseller opportunities available4.0 ▲ | N/A3.7 |
| Dedicated account manager | N/A4.2 | Dedicated account manager included5.0 ▲ |
| Customer support3.17 vs 3.50ReleaseWire leads | ||
| Support channels | Phone, email portal3.4 ▲ | Email, Phone3.0 |
| Response speed | Slow response times reported by some users2.5 | N/A4.0 ▲ |
| Support quality (public reviews) | Trustpilot: 3.6/5 from 177 reviews3.6 | N/A3.8 ▲ |
| Onboarding & training | Self-service account setup overview video3.2 ▲ | N/A3.2 |
| Analytics & reporting3.50 vs 3.65ReleaseWire leads | ||
| Pickup reporting detail | Search, social and partner distribution tracking3.3 ▲ | Delivery reports and syndication links3.0 |
| Audience & engagement metrics | Views and clicks listed as analytics features2.9 | Audience demographics, source, and engagement4.0 ▲ |
| Report speed after distribution | About 2 hours after distribution4.0 ▲ | N/A3.9 |
| Real-time dashboards | N/A3.8 | N/A3.8 |
| Export & sharing | Excel and PDF reports3.5 | N/A3.5 |
N/A means the provider does not publish that detail; the data point then inherits the directory average so a missing disclosure neither helps nor hurts. See how we rank.
Ratings & reviews
| Rating source | EIN Presswire | ReleaseWire |
|---|---|---|
| Compare Newswire score | 3.56 / 5 | 3.48 / 5 |
| Verified user reviews | N/A | N/A |
 G2 | N/A | N/A |
 Trustpilot | 3.2 / 5156 reviews | N/A |
 Capterra | N/A | N/A |
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Final score & winner
EIN Presswire wins this comparison with 3.56 / 5, ahead by 0.08 points. It leads 3 of 7 sections and 15 individual data points. 7 data points are level.
| Section | EIN Presswire | ReleaseWire |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 4.18Wins | 3.60 |
| Distribution reach | 3.60Wins | 3.12 |
| Placement quality | 2.93 | 3.23Wins |
| Platform & workflow | 3.37Wins | 3.17 |
| White label & reseller | 3.98 | 4.27Wins |
| Customer support | 3.17 | 3.50Wins |
| Analytics & reporting | 3.50 | 3.65Wins |
| Global score | 3.56Winner | 3.48 |
| Sections won | 3 / 7 | 4 / 7 |
| Data points won | 15 | 15 |
