Newswire.com
Distribution bundled with media database and earned-media coaching.
3.79Global score / 5
Head to head
Newswire.com vs PressRelease.com
Pricing, features, distribution and reviews, scored against the same data points. On the weighted model, PressRelease.com currently leads this pairing. This pairing is available for research but excluded from search indexing.
Final verdict
Overall verdict
PressRelease.com
3.80 / 5
Leads by 0.01 points on the weighted model.
Sections won
Newswire.com4 / 7
PressRelease.com3 / 7
Data points won
Newswire.com10
PressRelease.com13
Level14
Service details
| Detail | Newswire.com | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | N/A |
| Ownership | Newswire | PressRelease.com |
| Company size | N/A | N/A |
| Headquarters | N/A | N/A |
| Funding history | Acquired by Issuer Direct Corporation in late 2022 | N/A |
| Customer audience | Small businesses, PR agencies, and in-house PR teams | Small businesses, startups, creators, resellers, agencies, and enterprise PR teams |
| Distribution reach | Distribution includes over 6,000 outlets. | 1,000+ trusted media outlets & partners; Worldwide distribution available. |
| Turnaround | Scheduled distribution is available; timing depends on editorial review and the selected service. | Most releases go live within 24 hours. |
| Pricing model | $399 per release; publicly listed pricing. | $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 | Newswire.com | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value3.30 vs 4.03PressRelease.com leads | ||
| Entry-level release cost | $399 per release3.0 | $99 per outlet5.0 ▲ |
| Pricing transparency | Publicly listed pricing5.0 | Transparent per-outlet pricing upfront5.0 |
| Word-count & multimedia overages | $175 per 100 additional words2.0 | N/A3.7 ▲ |
| Contract flexibility | No contract required5.0 | No subscription, no contracts, pay-as-you-go5.0 |
| Refund policy | No refund if release is rejected for violating content guidelines1.5 | No refunds if release is refused for violating guidelines1.5 |
| Distribution reach4.00 vs 3.83Newswire.com leads | ||
| Stated outlet count | Over 6,000 outlets4.0 ▲ | 1,000+ trusted media outlets & partners3.0 |
| Country coverage | N/A3.5 | Worldwide distribution available4.0 ▲ |
| Financial & regulatory circuits | Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, Benzinga3.5 | Regulatory compliant distribution to financial news sites5.0 ▲ |
| Trade & vertical targeting | Custom Media Targeting4.0 | Industry-specific targeting (e.g., Biotech, Crypto)4.0 |
| Outlet variety (regions & niches) | National, regional, and state distribution4.0 | Major news, financial, regional, and industry titles5.0 ▲ |
| Additional reach services | Media databases, pitching, monitoring5.0 ▲ | Professional writing services available2.0 |
| Placement quality3.67 vs 3.96PressRelease.com leads | ||
| Tier-1 pickup likelihood | AP News, Yahoo! Finance, Nexstar network4.5 | Guaranteed placement on chosen Tier-1 outlets5.0 ▲ |
| Guaranteed placements | Verified media placements4.0 | 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 | SEO Optimization3.0 | Includes SEO benefits and keyword optimization3.0 |
| Indexing ratio | N/A3.5 | N/A3.5 |
| Platform & workflow3.75 vs 3.21Newswire.com leads | ||
| Release editor usability | N/A3.6 | N/A3.6 |
| Approval & compliance workflow | N/A3.6 ▲ | Editorial team reviews each release for quality/compliance3.0 |
| Multimedia support | One logo or image free of charge3.5 | N/A4.0 ▲ |
| Integrations | N/A3.3 | N/A3.3 |
| Team & multi-user management | Share access for simplified teamwork4.0 ▲ | N/A3.3 |
| Additional tools & extras | Online Media Room, PR Calendar, PR Writing4.5 ▲ | Free press release templates2.0 |
| White label & reseller3.99 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 | N/A3.7 | Bulk pricing available for agencies and resellers4.0 ▲ |
| Dedicated account manager | Dedicated account services4.5 ▲ | N/A4.2 |
| Customer support4.25 vs 3.37Newswire.com leads | ||
| Support channels | Phone, e-mail & chat4.5 ▲ | Contact Us page2.0 |
| Response speed | Within hours4.0 ▲ | N/A4.0 |
| Support quality (public reviews) | 4.5/5 on G2 (459 reviews)4.5 | 5-star rating on Shopper Approved4.5 |
| Onboarding & training | Free comprehensive needs analysis4.0 ▲ | PressRelease.com Academy guides and blogs3.0 |
| Analytics & reporting3.85 vs 3.66Newswire.com leads | ||
| Pickup reporting detail | Reporting access to where release has spread4.0 | Detailed report with live links to each outlet4.0 |
| Audience & engagement metrics | Tracks views and engagement4.0 ▲ | Visibility metrics included in reports3.0 |
| Report speed after distribution | N/A3.9 | Full report with live links provided once published4.0 ▲ |
| Real-time dashboards | N/A3.8 | N/A3.8 |
| Export & sharing | N/A3.5 | N/A3.5 |
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Ratings & reviews
| Rating source | Newswire.com | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Compare Newswire score | 3.79 / 5 | 3.80 / 5 |
| Verified user reviews | N/A | N/A |
 G2 | N/A | N/A |
 Trustpilot | 2.2 / 5307 reviews | N/A |
 Capterra | N/A | N/A |
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Final score & winner
PressRelease.com wins this comparison with 3.80 / 5, ahead by 0.01 points. It leads 3 of 7 sections and 13 individual data points. 14 data points are level.
| Section | Newswire.com | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 3.30 | 4.03Wins |
| Distribution reach | 4.00Wins | 3.83 |
| Placement quality | 3.67 | 3.96Wins |
| Platform & workflow | 3.75Wins | 3.21 |
| White label & reseller | 3.99 | 4.25Wins |
| Customer support | 4.25Wins | 3.37 |
| Analytics & reporting | 3.85Wins | 3.66 |
| Global score | 3.79 | 3.80Winner |
| Sections won | 4 / 7 | 3 / 7 |
| Data points won | 10 | 13 |
