Head to head
NewswireJet vs PR Underground
Pricing, features, distribution and reviews, scored against the same data points. On the weighted model, PR Underground currently leads this pairing. This pairing is available for research but excluded from search indexing.
Final verdict
Overall verdict
PR Underground
3.68 / 5
Leads by 0.02 points on the weighted model.
Sections won
NewswireJet4 / 7
PR Underground3 / 7
Data points won
NewswireJet10
PR Underground13
Level14
Service details
| Detail | NewswireJet | PR Underground |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | N/A | 2010 |
| Ownership | NewswireJet | PR Underground |
| Company size | N/A | N/A |
| Headquarters | Naples, Florida | N/A |
| Funding history | N/A | N/A |
| Customer audience | Small businesses, startups, marketing agencies, and resellers | Small businesses, marketing agencies, and PR firms |
| Distribution reach | Up to 300-500 media partners; Global distribution mentioned, US focus implied. | 300+ to 400+ outlets; US National. |
| Turnaround | 2 business days standard; same-day available. | 1 business day. |
| Pricing model | $129 per release; fully transparent pricing published online. | $74.99 per release; fully transparent pricing published. |
PR Underground
Flat-rate distribution with syndication to news portals.
3.68Global score / 5
Side by side
| Data point | NewswireJet | PR Underground |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value3.93 vs 4.33PR Underground leads | ||
| Entry-level release cost | $129 per release4.5 | $74.99 per release5.0 ▲ |
| Pricing transparency | Fully transparent pricing published online5.0 | Fully transparent pricing published5.0 |
| Word-count & multimedia overages | N/A3.7 | N/A3.7 |
| Contract flexibility | Pay-per-release or bulk packages, no membership5.0 | Pay per release or cancel-anytime subscriptions5.0 |
| Refund policy | No refunds available, but considered on a case-by-case basis1.5 | No refunds once distributed; full refund if release is rejected3.0 ▲ |
| Distribution reach3.17 vs 2.83NewswireJet leads | ||
| Stated outlet count | Up to 300-500 media partners3.0 | 300+ to 400+ outlets3.0 |
| Country coverage | Global distribution mentioned, US focus implied3.0 ▲ | US National2.0 |
| Financial & regulatory circuits | Includes Yahoo Finance and Financial Feeds3.5 | Yahoo Finance, StreetInsider, MarketWatch3.5 |
| Trade & vertical targeting | Category selection available3.0 | Verticals Boost (150+ niche industry sites)3.0 |
| Outlet variety (regions & niches) | Search engines, financial sites, AP News, MSN3.5 | Regional, local, national, and financial news sites3.5 |
| Additional reach services | Press release writing services available3.0 ▲ | Shared on X (Twitter)2.0 |
| Placement quality3.54 vs 3.67PR Underground leads | ||
| Tier-1 pickup likelihood | AP News, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Benzinga4.0 | Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, PRNewswire network4.0 |
| Guaranteed placements | Up to 300 placements3.5 ▲ | Guarantees full network reach and PDF report3.0 |
| Average outlet authority (DR & traffic) | N/A3.3 | Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, DigitalJournal3.5 ▲ |
| Speed of distribution | 2 business days standard; same-day available3.5 | 1 business day4.0 ▲ |
| Search indexing durability | Google, Yahoo, and Bing inclusion3.5 | Submitted to and indexed by Google News4.0 ▲ |
| Indexing ratio | N/A3.5 | N/A3.5 |
| Platform & workflow3.47 vs 3.38NewswireJet leads | ||
| Release editor usability | N/A3.6 ▲ | Paste text or upload draft3.0 |
| Approval & compliance workflow | N/A3.6 ▲ | Editorial team reviews for compliance3.5 |
| Multimedia support | N/A4.0 ▲ | Upload assets3.0 |
| Integrations | N/A3.3 | N/A3.3 |
| Team & multi-user management | N/A3.3 | Multiple newsrooms for different brands/clients4.0 ▲ |
| Additional tools & extras | Authority Roadmap strategic report3.0 | Branded newsroom hosting3.5 ▲ |
| White label & reseller4.07 vs 3.64NewswireJet leads | ||
| White-label reporting | Free white-label reports on select plans4.5 ▲ | N/A4.0 |
| API access | N/A3.1 | N/A3.1 |
| White-label publishing | N/A4.6 | N/A4.6 |
| Agency & reseller pricing | Up to 30% bulk discounts for agencies/resellers4.0 | Volume discounts and subscriptions available4.5 ▲ |
| Dedicated account manager | N/A4.2 ▲ | No account manager attached2.0 |
| Customer support3.79 vs 3.69NewswireJet leads | ||
| Support channels | Phone, Email3.5 ▲ | Email2.5 |
| Response speed | N/A4.0 | N/A4.0 |
| Support quality (public reviews) | 4.9/5 on G2 (4 reviews)4.5 ▲ | 4.3 Stars on G2 (107 Reviews)4.3 |
| Onboarding & training | N/A3.2 | No onboarding required4.0 ▲ |
| Analytics & reporting3.62 vs 4.17PR Underground leads | ||
| Pickup reporting detail | Detailed report showing all current media placements3.5 | Every outlet, every permalink5.0 ▲ |
| Audience & engagement metrics | N/A3.4 | N/A3.4 |
| Report speed after distribution | N/A3.9 | Day after distribution4.0 ▲ |
| Real-time dashboards | N/A3.8 | Real-time coverage tracking4.5 ▲ |
| Export & sharing | Shareable white-label reports3.5 | Download PDF4.0 ▲ |
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 | NewswireJet | PR Underground |
|---|---|---|
| Compare Newswire score | 3.65 / 5 | 3.68 / 5 |
| Verified user reviews | N/A | N/A |
 G2 | N/A | 4.3 / 5107 reviews |
 Trustpilot | 2.6 / 510 reviews | 4.1 / 517 reviews |
 Capterra | N/A | N/A |
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Final score & winner
PR Underground wins this comparison with 3.68 / 5, ahead by 0.02 points. It leads 3 of 7 sections and 13 individual data points. 14 data points are level.
| Section | NewswireJet | PR Underground |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 3.93 | 4.33Wins |
| Distribution reach | 3.17Wins | 2.83 |
| Placement quality | 3.54 | 3.67Wins |
| Platform & workflow | 3.47Wins | 3.38 |
| White label & reseller | 4.07Wins | 3.64 |
| Customer support | 3.79Wins | 3.69 |
| Analytics & reporting | 3.62 | 4.17Wins |
| Global score | 3.65 | 3.68Winner |
| Sections won | 4 / 7 | 3 / 7 |
| Data points won | 10 | 13 |
