GlobeNewswire
Broad international distribution with a direct publishing workflow.
3.86Global score / 5
Head to head
GlobeNewswire vs PressRelease.com
Pricing, features, distribution and reviews, scored against the same data points. On the weighted model, GlobeNewswire currently leads this pairing. This pairing is available for research but excluded from search indexing.
Final verdict
Overall verdict
GlobeNewswire
3.86 / 5
Leads by 0.07 points on the weighted model.
Sections won
GlobeNewswire5 / 7
PressRelease.com2 / 7
Data points won
GlobeNewswire21
PressRelease.com11
Level5
Service details
| Detail | GlobeNewswire | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | N/A |
| Ownership | Notified | PressRelease.com |
| Company size | N/A | N/A |
| Headquarters | N/A | N/A |
| Funding history | Operated by Notified, an affiliate of Equiniti Group Limited | N/A |
| Customer audience | Public companies, investor relations teams, and enterprise PR | Small businesses, startups, creators, resellers, agencies, and enterprise PR teams |
| Distribution reach | 158 countries, 35 local languages, 10,000+ news publications, and 1,000,000 financial desktops. | 1,000+ trusted media outlets & partners; Worldwide distribution available. |
| Turnaround | 24/7 editorial support available for immediate or scheduled distribution. | Most releases go live within 24 hours. |
| Pricing model | Custom quotes only; standard 600-word releases with multimedia typically range from $900 to $1,200. | $99 per outlet; transparent per-outlet pricing upfront. |
PressRelease.com
Package-based distribution with syndication and reporting.
3.80Global score / 5
Side by side
| Data point | GlobeNewswire | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value2.26 vs 4.03PressRelease.com leads | ||
| Entry-level release cost | $350+ (quote based)2.5 | $99 per outlet5.0 ▲ |
| Pricing transparency | No public rate card1.0 | Transparent per-outlet pricing upfront5.0 ▲ |
| Word-count & multimedia overages | $140-$175 per 100 words + media fees2.0 | N/A3.7 ▲ |
| Contract flexibility | Per-release and packages available3.8 | No subscription, no contracts, pay-as-you-go5.0 ▲ |
| Refund policy | No public refund policy located on the official site2.0 ▲ | No refunds if release is refused for violating guidelines1.5 |
| Distribution reach4.68 vs 3.83GlobeNewswire leads | ||
| Stated outlet count | 10,000+ news publications, 6,000 websites4.8 ▲ | 1,000+ trusted media outlets & partners3.0 |
| Country coverage | 158 countries in 35 languages4.8 ▲ | Worldwide distribution available4.0 |
| Financial & regulatory circuits | EDGAR, SEDAR, financial desktops5.0 | Regulatory compliant distribution to financial news sites5.0 |
| Trade & vertical targeting | 50,000+ trade journals & custom lists4.5 ▲ | Industry-specific targeting (e.g., Biotech, Crypto)4.0 |
| Outlet variety (regions & niches) | News, financial, trade, broadcast4.5 | Major news, financial, regional, and industry titles5.0 ▲ |
| Additional reach services | Media Contacts Database4.5 ▲ | Professional writing services available2.0 |
| Placement quality4.16 vs 3.96GlobeNewswire leads | ||
| Tier-1 pickup likelihood | AP, Bloomberg, WSJ, NYT4.5 | Guaranteed placement on chosen Tier-1 outlets5.0 ▲ |
| Guaranteed placements | Guaranteed earned media placements via Syndicated Articles5.0 | Guaranteed publication on the outlets you choose5.0 |
| Average outlet authority (DR & traffic) | N/A3.3 | N/A3.3 |
| Speed of distribution | N/A3.8 | Most releases go live within 24 hours4.0 ▲ |
| Search indexing durability | N/A3.5 ▲ | Includes SEO benefits and keyword optimization3.0 |
| Indexing ratio | 99.3% cited by ChatGPT or Claude5.0 ▲ | N/A3.5 |
| Platform & workflow4.38 vs 3.21GlobeNewswire leads | ||
| Release editor usability | AI Press Release Optimizer included4.5 ▲ | N/A3.6 |
| Approval & compliance workflow | Regulatory compliance workflows4.5 ▲ | Editorial team reviews each release for quality/compliance3.0 |
| Multimedia support | Images, video, audio, PDFs, carousels4.8 ▲ | N/A4.0 |
| Integrations | Integrated with Notified PR platform4.0 ▲ | N/A3.3 |
| Team & multi-user management | Single login for multiple accounts4.0 ▲ | N/A3.3 |
| Additional tools & extras | Media monitoring, social listening4.5 ▲ | Free press release templates2.0 |
| White label & reseller4.04 vs 4.25PressRelease.com leads | ||
| White-label reporting | N/A4.0 | White-label PR services available for resellers5.0 ▲ |
| API access | N/A3.1 | N/A3.1 |
| White-label publishing | N/A4.6 | Brand the service as your own while we power the backend5.0 ▲ |
| Agency & reseller pricing | Flexible billing & online-only options4.0 | Bulk pricing available for agencies and resellers4.0 |
| Dedicated account manager | 24/7 editorial support team4.5 ▲ | N/A4.2 |
| Customer support3.85 vs 3.37GlobeNewswire leads | ||
| Support channels | Phone and email support4.0 ▲ | Contact Us page2.0 |
| Response speed | 24/7/365 editorial support4.5 ▲ | N/A4.0 |
| Support quality (public reviews) | 4.4/5 on G2 (367 reviews)4.4 | 5-star rating on Shopper Approved4.5 ▲ |
| Onboarding & training | Self-service Press Release 101 training guide2.5 | PressRelease.com Academy guides and blogs3.0 ▲ |
| Analytics & reporting4.34 vs 3.66GlobeNewswire leads | ||
| Pickup reporting detail | Placements, AI citations, readership4.5 ▲ | Detailed report with live links to each outlet4.0 |
| Audience & engagement metrics | Views, social shares, clicks, AI bots4.5 ▲ | Visibility metrics included in reports3.0 |
| Report speed after distribution | Near real-time4.5 ▲ | Full report with live links provided once published4.0 |
| Real-time dashboards | Live analytics dashboards4.5 ▲ | N/A3.8 |
| Export & sharing | Shareable live analytics dashboards3.7 ▲ | 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 | GlobeNewswire | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Compare Newswire score | 3.86 / 5 | 3.80 / 5 |
| Verified user reviews | N/A | N/A |
 G2 | N/A | N/A |
 Trustpilot | N/A | N/A |
 Capterra | N/A | N/A |
Add more services to this comparison
Pick anything else you are weighing up and open the same sheet with all of them side by side.
Final score & winner
GlobeNewswire wins this comparison with 3.86 / 5, ahead by 0.07 points. It leads 5 of 7 sections and 21 individual data points. 5 data points are level.
| Section | GlobeNewswire | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 2.26 | 4.03Wins |
| Distribution reach | 4.68Wins | 3.83 |
| Placement quality | 4.16Wins | 3.96 |
| Platform & workflow | 4.38Wins | 3.21 |
| White label & reseller | 4.04 | 4.25Wins |
| Customer support | 3.85Wins | 3.37 |
| Analytics & reporting | 4.34Wins | 3.66 |
| Global score | 3.86Winner | 3.80 |
| Sections won | 5 / 7 | 2 / 7 |
| Data points won | 21 | 11 |
