# ACCESS Newswire, PR Distribution vs PR Underground Comparison | | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 389 | 19 | 107 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (76.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $934.00 Per Month | Starting at $99.00 With One-Time Purchase | $74.99 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ACCESS Newswire Pros: - Ease of Use (37 reviews) - Customer Support (31 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (10 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (10 reviews) ### PR Distribution **Not enough data** ### PR Underground **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (307 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (102 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (311 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (102 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (205 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (145 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (49 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (301 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (89 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (149 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (49 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (289 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (100 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ACCESS Newswire #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ACCESS PR National Price: $934.00 Per Month Description: Everything in the Budget plan; 750 Media pitch credits; Media Monitoring and Alerts; 1 Press Release/Month Key Features: - Upgrade to National Plus for up to 3 Press Releases/month ($1539/month) [Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/access-newswire/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### PR Distribution #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Web PR Distribution Price: Starting at $99.00 With One-Time Purchase Description: Web Distribution Key Features: - Daily Herald, AZ Central, 25+ Newspaper, TV & Journal News Sites [Learn more about PR Distribution](https://www.g2.com/products/pr-distribution/reviews) #### Free Trial No ### PR Underground #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic Price: $74.99 Description: One-time press release distribution to our core network of news, radio and other websites Key Features: - Sent to Google News - Published on DigitalJournal.com - Published to 200+ News & Websites [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pr-underground/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Press Release Distribution | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ACCESS Newswire** | 8.3/10 | 256 | | **PR Distribution** | 7.9/10 | 11 | | **PR Underground** | 8.5/10 | 31 | #### Content Creation | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Press Release Creation** | 8.6 (213 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (26 reviews) | | **Multimedia** | 8.3 (200 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | | **Newsrooms** | 8.4 (185 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (26 reviews) | | **SEO** | 8.0 (181 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content Distribution | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Distribution** | 8.6 (246 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (30 reviews) | | **Contact List** | 7.8 (183 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | | **Social Sharing** | 8.0 (188 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | | **Analytics** | 8.3 (211 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 7.5 (27 reviews) | ### Investor Relations (IR) Website Builder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ACCESS Newswire** | N/A | N/A | | **PR Distribution** | N/A | N/A | | **PR Underground** | N/A | N/A | #### Content Management | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **CMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Website Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **White-Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-Based Permission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content Analytics | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additionality Functionality | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Media Monitoring | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ACCESS Newswire** | 9.1/10 | 5 | | **PR Distribution** | N/A | N/A | | **PR Underground** | N/A | N/A | #### Media Channels | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Broadcast Media** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Print Media** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Media** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Geographic Coverage | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Local Media** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **National Media** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **International Media** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Keyword Targeting** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Feeds and Alerts** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Reports** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Media Monitoring | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Newsroom | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ACCESS Newswire** | 7.5/10 | 29 | | **PR Distribution** | N/A | N/A | | **PR Underground** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Content Management** | 7.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | 7.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **White Label** | 6.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Media Kits** | 6.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contact Management** | 7.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Distribution & Reporting | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Omnichannel Distribution** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 7.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Publication** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling Tools** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Media Monitoring** | 7.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### PR Analytics | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ACCESS Newswire** | 7.0/10 | 18 | | **PR Distribution** | N/A | N/A | | **PR Underground** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 6.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Press Release Distribution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/press-release-distribution) **Unique to ACCESS Newswire (4):** [Online Newsroom Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-newsroom), [Media Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-monitoring), [PR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pr-analytics), [Investor Relations (IR) Website Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/investor-relations-ir-website-builder) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ACCESS Newswire | PR Distribution | PR Underground | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 76.1% | 83.3% | 69.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.1% | 16.7% | 29.2% | | **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 0% | 0.9% | ### By Industry #### ACCESS Newswire - **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.0% - **Mining & Metals:** 8.2% - **Financial Services:** 7.1% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 4.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.3% - **Biotechnology:** 2.2% - **Real Estate:** 1.9% - **Automotive:** 1.6% - **Other:** 42.9% #### PR Distribution - **Marketing and Advertising:** 16.7% - **Real Estate:** 11.1% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 11.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 11.1% - **Sports:** 5.6% - **Public Safety:** 5.6% - **Paper & Forest Products:** 5.6% - **Newspapers:** 5.6% - **Management Consulting:** 5.6% - **Investment Management:** 5.6% - **Other:** 16.7% #### PR Underground - **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.0% - **Computer Software:** 15.1% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 6.6% - **Entertainment:** 5.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.8% - **Internet:** 2.8% - **Publishing:** 2.8% - **Writing and Editing:** 2.8% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 1.9% - **Other:** 37.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ACCESS Newswire - [PR Newswire](https://www.g2.com/products/pr-newswire/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (765 reviews) - [Notified PR Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/notified-notified-pr-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (342 reviews) - [Business Wire](https://www.g2.com/products/business-wire/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (199 reviews) - [Agility PR Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/agility-pr-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (399 reviews) - [Meltwater](https://www.g2.com/products/meltwater/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (2645 reviews) - [Muck Rack](https://www.g2.com/products/muck-rack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (419 reviews) - [CisionOne](https://www.g2.com/products/cisionone/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1317 reviews) - [TVEyes](https://www.g2.com/products/tveyes/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1322 reviews) - [Semrush](https://www.g2.com/products/semrush/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3382 reviews) - [Brandwatch Consumer Intelligence](https://www.g2.com/products/brandwatch-consumer-intelligence/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (726 reviews) ### Alternatives to PR Distribution - 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[Newswire](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (720 reviews) - [Business Wire](https://www.g2.com/products/business-wire/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (199 reviews) - [PRWeb](https://www.g2.com/products/prweb/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (142 reviews) - [Notified PR Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/notified-notified-pr-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (342 reviews) - [Agility PR Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/agility-pr-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (399 reviews) - [Muck Rack](https://www.g2.com/products/muck-rack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (419 reviews) - [Prezly](https://www.g2.com/products/prezly/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (77 reviews) - [Prowly](https://www.g2.com/products/prowly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (112 reviews) - [EIN Presswire](https://www.g2.com/products/ein-presswire/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (178 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ACCESS Newswire - Title: [How can I make sure my press releases are picked up by Apple News under our stock ticker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-make-sure-my-press-releases-are-picked-up-by-apple-news-under-our-stock-ticker) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I am unaware of a "direct link" to APPLE NEWS as they promote themselves as a "consolidator" to repurpose items that they pick-and-choose for their readers..." - Title: [Does ACCESSWIRE offer good translation services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-accesswire-offer-good-translation-services) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I have never tried their translation services... so I don't know. " ### PR Distribution No discussions available for this product. ### PR Underground - Title: [Who is the typical customer of PRunderground.com? Who should not use PRunderground.com?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-is-the-typical-customer-of-prunderground-com-who-should-not-use-prunderground-com) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Small and mid-sized businesses of all types, independent publicists, PR firms, and SEO agencies all use PRunderground.com. However, we do not accept press..." - Title: [Does PRUnderground.com replace having a publicist/PR firm or doing direct PR outreach?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-prunderground-com-replace-having-a-publicist-pr-firm-or-doing-direct-pr-outreach) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "No! If it did we would charge more than $49 per press release. Rather, press releases on PRUnderground.com should be part of a larger Marketing/PR/SEO..." - Title: [Why is PRUnderground less expensive than other press release services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-prunderground-less-expensive-than-other-press-release-services) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We focus on getting your release into Google News, DigitalJournal.com, out to 100 syndicated news sites, and to social media, and we charge a fair and..." - Title: [Do I need to sign a long term contract to use PRunderground.com?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-sign-a-long-term-contract-to-use-prunderground-com) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Generally after you submit your press release to PRunderground, it will take less than 24 hours for us to approve, publish and distribute, and often only 2-6..." - Title: [Where will my press release go?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-will-my-press-release-go) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Your press release will go to Google News, DigitalJournal.com, social media and 100+ online news sites. With our PRuMax it goes to Yahoo Finance and an..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/access-newswire-vs-pr-distribution-vs-pr-underground)