eReleases
PR Newswire reach resold in flat-price packages for smaller budgets.
3.37Global score / 5
Head to head
eReleases vs PressReleasePoint
Pricing, features, distribution and reviews, scored against the same data points. On the weighted model, PressReleasePoint currently leads this pairing. This pairing is available for research but excluded from search indexing.
Final verdict
Overall verdict
PressReleasePoint
3.37 / 5
Leads by 0.00 points on the weighted model.
Sections won
eReleases4 / 7
PressReleasePoint3 / 7
Data points won
eReleases15
PressReleasePoint12
Level10
Service details
| Detail | eReleases | PressReleasePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2007 |
| Ownership | eReleases | PressReleasePoint |
| Company size | N/A | 1-10 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, MD | Chicago, Illinois |
| Funding history | N/A | N/A |
| Customer audience | Small businesses, startups, authors, and local companies | Public and private companies, small businesses, and PR professionals |
| Distribution reach | 4,500 major news websites, 550 news content systems; US national; 22 international countries available for fee. | Distributes to 10-15+ free PR websites, news aggregators like Google News and Yahoo, and social bookmarking sites. |
| Turnaround | Scheduled distribution is available; timing depends on editorial review and the selected service. | Scheduled distribution is available; timing depends on editorial review and the selected service. |
| Pricing model | $399 per release; clear pricing published on website. | Paid distribution starts at $14.45 to submit to 10-15+ PR websites, with a PR writing service available for $4.95. |
PressReleasePoint
Low-cost distribution with writing and translation add-ons.
3.37Global score / 5
Side by side
| Data point | eReleases | PressReleasePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value2.90 vs 4.04PressReleasePoint leads | ||
| Entry-level release cost | $399 per release3.0 | $14.455.0 ▲ |
| Pricing transparency | Clear pricing published on website4.5 | Prices published on homepage5.0 ▲ |
| Word-count & multimedia overages | $150 per 100 extra words; $150-$200 for media embeds1.5 | N/A3.7 ▲ |
| Contract flexibility | Pay-as-you-go, no annual membership required4.5 | N/A4.5 ▲ |
| Refund policy | No-refund policy for all press release orders1.0 | N/A2.0 ▲ |
| Distribution reach3.95 vs 2.62eReleases leads | ||
| Stated outlet count | 4,500 major news websites, 550 news content systems4.0 ▲ | 10+ or 15+ PR websites2.0 |
| Country coverage | US national; 22 international countries available for fee3.5 ▲ | Global (English)3.0 |
| Financial & regulatory circuits | N/A3.7 | N/A3.7 |
| Trade & vertical targeting | 1 to 3 industry target lists included per release4.0 ▲ | All topics2.0 |
| Outlet variety (regions & niches) | National PR Newswire, AP, trade magazines, bloggers4.5 ▲ | PR sites, news aggregators, blogs2.0 |
| Additional reach services | Cision Influencer List (Direct-to-Journalists Email Send)4.0 ▲ | PR writing, monitoring, syndication3.0 |
| Placement quality3.38 vs 3.20eReleases leads | ||
| Tier-1 pickup likelihood | Case studies cite WSJ, NYT, LA Times4.0 ▲ | N/A3.7 |
| Guaranteed placements | Guaranteed media syndication3.5 ▲ | 10-15+ PR websites2.0 |
| Average outlet authority (DR & traffic) | Mostly nofollow links; limited SEO equity passed2.0 | N/A3.3 ▲ |
| Speed of distribution | N/A3.8 | N/A3.8 |
| Search indexing durability | Optimized for search engines, eligible for Google News3.5 ▲ | SEO optimized3.0 |
| Indexing ratio | N/A3.5 | N/A3.5 |
| Platform & workflow2.99 vs 3.13PressReleasePoint leads | ||
| Release editor usability | N/A3.6 | N/A3.6 |
| Approval & compliance workflow | 2-Tier Editorial Process including PR Newswire4.0 ▲ | N/A3.6 |
| Multimedia support | 2 images included; $150-$200 to embed images/video2.5 ▲ | Lacks embedded media support1.0 |
| Integrations | No API or integrations available1.0 | N/A3.3 ▲ |
| Team & multi-user management | N/A3.3 | N/A3.3 |
| Additional tools & extras | Press release writing services available for $3003.5 | PR writing service ($4.95)4.0 ▲ |
| White label & reseller2.82 vs 3.93PressReleasePoint leads | ||
| White-label reporting | Reporting interface is not easily branded1.5 | N/A4.0 ▲ |
| API access | Not available1.0 | N/A3.1 ▲ |
| White-label publishing | N/A4.6 | N/A4.6 |
| Agency & reseller pricing | Bulk package pricing available3.0 | N/A3.7 ▲ |
| Dedicated account manager | Personal account representatives provided4.0 | N/A4.2 ▲ |
| Customer support3.79 vs 3.50eReleases leads | ||
| Support channels | Phone, chat, email4.0 ▲ | Phone, email3.0 |
| Response speed | N/A4.0 | N/A4.0 |
| Support quality (public reviews) | Positive testimonials highlight pleasant and helpful staff4.0 ▲ | N/A3.8 |
| Onboarding & training | N/A3.2 | N/A3.2 |
| Analytics & reporting3.96 vs 3.12eReleases leads | ||
| Pickup reporting detail | WireWatch Proof of Distribution Report with links4.0 ▲ | Lacks detailed reporting1.0 |
| Audience & engagement metrics | Reports show traffic, audience, and engagement4.0 ▲ | N/A3.4 |
| Report speed after distribution | 2 hours after distribution4.5 ▲ | N/A3.9 |
| Real-time dashboards | N/A3.8 | N/A3.8 |
| Export & sharing | N/A3.5 | 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 | eReleases | PressReleasePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Compare Newswire score | 3.37 / 5 | 3.37 / 5 |
| Verified user reviews | N/A | N/A |
 G2 | 4.2 / 513 reviews | N/A |
 Trustpilot | 4.2 / 575 reviews | N/A |
 Capterra | N/A | N/A |
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Final score & winner
PressReleasePoint wins this comparison with 3.37 / 5, ahead by 0.00 points. It leads 3 of 7 sections and 12 individual data points. 10 data points are level.
| Section | eReleases | PressReleasePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 2.90 | 4.04Wins |
| Distribution reach | 3.95Wins | 2.62 |
| Placement quality | 3.38Wins | 3.20 |
| Platform & workflow | 2.99 | 3.13Wins |
| White label & reseller | 2.82 | 3.93Wins |
| Customer support | 3.79Wins | 3.50 |
| Analytics & reporting | 3.96Wins | 3.12 |
| Global score | 3.37 | 3.37Winner |
| Sections won | 4 / 7 | 3 / 7 |
| Data points won | 15 | 12 |
