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