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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. |
| Data point | Newswire.com | PressRelease.com |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | ||
| Section score | 3.30 | 4.03 |
| 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 reach | ||
| Section score | 4.00 | 3.83 |
| 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 quality | ||
| Section score | 3.67 | 3.96 |
| 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 & workflow | ||
| Section score | 3.75 | 3.21 |
| 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 & reseller | ||
| Section score | 3.99 | 4.25 |
| 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 support | ||
| Section score | 4.25 | 3.37 |
| 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 & reporting | ||
| Section score | 3.85 | 3.66 |
| 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 |
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 |
Final verdict
PressRelease.com leads this comparison on the weighted model, winning 3 of 7 sections and 13 data points. 14 data points are level across the selection.
| Service | Global score | Sections won | Data points won |
|---|---|---|---|
| PressRelease.comWINNER | 3.80 | 3 / 7 | 13 |
| Newswire.com | 3.79 | 4 / 7 | 10 |
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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 |
