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PRLog

Free and low-cost self-publishing press release site.

3.30
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PressReleasePoint

Low-cost distribution with writing and translation add-ons.

3.37
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Service details

DetailPRLog logoPRLogPressReleasePoint logoPressReleasePoint
FoundedN/A2007
OwnershipPRLogPressReleasePoint
Company sizeN/A1-10
HeadquartersN/AChicago, Illinois
Funding historyN/AN/A
Customer audienceSmall businesses and users seeking a free or low-cost digital press footprintPublic and private companies, small businesses, and PR professionals
Distribution reachUp to 5,700+ sites (with PR Newswire); Global (dozens of countries listed).Distributes to 10-15+ free PR websites, news aggregators like Google News and Yahoo, and social bookmarking sites.
TurnaroundScheduled 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$0 (Free tier available); publicly available.Paid distribution starts at $14.45 to submit to 10-15+ PR websites, with a PR writing service available for $4.95.
Data pointPRLog logoPRLogPressReleasePoint logoPressReleasePoint
Pricing & value
Section score3.904.04
Entry-level release cost
$0 (Free tier available)5.0
$14.455.0
Pricing transparency
Publicly available5.0
Prices published on homepage5.0
Word-count & multimedia overages
Limits on links and media per tier3.0
N/A3.7
Contract flexibility
Pay per release5.0
N/A4.5
Refund policy
No refund when access is terminated for a terms violation1.5
N/A2.0
Distribution reach
Section score3.672.62
Stated outlet count
Up to 5,700+ sites (with PR Newswire)4.0
10+ or 15+ PR websites2.0
Country coverage
Global (dozens of countries listed)4.0
Global (English)3.0
Financial & regulatory circuits
Yahoo! Finance, Marketwatch3.0
N/A3.7
Trade & vertical targeting
Selectable industry listings3.5
All topics2.0
Outlet variety (regions & niches)
Niche and localized websites3.5
PR sites, news aggregators, blogs2.0
Additional reach services
PR Newswire distribution add-on4.0
PR writing, monitoring, syndication3.0
Placement quality
Section score2.293.20
Tier-1 pickup likelihood
Almost no major media pickup1.0
N/A3.7
Guaranteed placements
No guaranteed media pickup1.0
10-15+ PR websites2.0
Average outlet authority (DR & traffic)
Minimal reach, low authority1.5
N/A3.3
Speed of distribution
N/A3.8
N/A3.8
Search indexing durability
Indexable backlinks3.0
SEO optimized3.0
Indexing ratio
N/A3.5
N/A3.5
Platform & workflow
Section score3.343.13
Release editor usability
N/A3.6
N/A3.6
Approval & compliance workflow
N/A3.6
N/A3.6
Multimedia support
Photos and videos supported4.0
Lacks embedded media support1.0
Integrations
Social media integration2.0
N/A3.3
Team & multi-user management
N/A3.3
N/A3.3
Additional tools & extras
Press room hosting, news alerts3.5
PR writing service ($4.95)4.0
White label & reseller
Section score3.933.93
White-label reporting
N/A4.0
N/A4.0
API access
N/A3.1
N/A3.1
White-label publishing
N/A4.6
N/A4.6
Agency & reseller pricing
N/A3.7
N/A3.7
Dedicated account manager
N/A4.2
N/A4.2
Customer support
Section score3.303.50
Support channels
N/A3.4
Phone, email3.0
Response speed
N/A4.0
N/A4.0
Support quality (public reviews)
N/A3.8
N/A3.8
Onboarding & training
Basic guides (How to Write a PR)2.0
N/A3.2
Analytics & reporting
Section score2.393.12
Pickup reporting detail
Links to where release appeared3.0
Lacks detailed reporting1.0
Audience & engagement metrics
Basic view counts2.0
N/A3.4
Report speed after distribution
N/A3.9
N/A3.9
Real-time dashboards
No analytics dashboard on free plan1.0
N/A3.8
Export & sharing
PDF version of release2.0
N/A3.5

Ratings & reviews

Rating sourcePRLog logoPRLogPressReleasePoint logoPressReleasePoint
Compare Newswire score3.30 / 53.37 / 5
Verified user reviewsN/AN/A
G2N/AN/A
TrustpilotN/AN/A
CapterraN/AN/A

Final verdict

PressReleasePoint leads this comparison on the weighted model, winning 4 of 7 sections and 12 data points. 16 data points are level across the selection.

ServiceGlobal scoreSections wonData points won
PressReleasePoint logoPressReleasePointWINNER3.37
4 / 712
PRLog logoPRLog3.30
2 / 79

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Final score & winner

PressReleasePoint wins this comparison with 3.37 / 5, ahead by 0.07 points. It leads 4 of 7 sections and 12 individual data points. 16 data points are level.

SectionPRLog logoPRLogPressReleasePoint logoPressReleasePoint
Pricing & value3.904.04Wins
Distribution reach3.67Wins2.62
Placement quality2.293.20Wins
Platform & workflow3.34Wins3.13
White label & reseller3.933.93
Customer support3.303.50Wins
Analytics & reporting2.393.12Wins
Global score3.303.37Winner
Sections won2 / 74 / 7
Data points won912

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