# Metro Monitor vs Newswire Comparison - What are their main differences? 

At a Glance

Star Rating

**Metro Monitor** [

4.4/5(18)

](https://www.g2.com/products/metro-monitor/reviews#reviews)

**Newswire** [

4.4/5(720)

](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews#reviews)

Market Segments

**Metro Monitor**
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)

**Newswire**
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)

Pros & Cons

**Metro Monitor**
Not enough data

**Newswire**
[
Ease of Use (22)
](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1743103&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Distribution Efficiency (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1743874&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1743140&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Pricing Issues (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1745207&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Entry-Level Pricing

**Metro Monitor**
No pricing available

**Newswire**
 **$1,074 for** 6 Press Releases

Summary

AI Generated Summary

AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.

- **G2 reviewers report** that Metro Monitor excels in **customer support** , with users highlighting the professional staff who are quick to respond and effectively address issues. This level of support is a significant advantage for businesses needing timely assistance.
- **Users say** that Newswire offers a **user-friendly interface** that simplifies the PR workflow. Many find it easy to navigate and appreciate the "plug and play" format, making it accessible for teams without extensive PR resources.
- **Reviewers mention** that Metro Monitor provides a robust platform for **media monitoring** , with capabilities to track PR efforts across numerous stations. Users appreciate the real-time data accuracy, especially since it sources information directly from Nielsen.
- **According to verified reviews** , Newswire shines in **press release distribution** , with users noting its ability to reach a wider audience and streamline the content distribution process. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to enhance their media outreach.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while both platforms have similar star ratings, Metro Monitor's **ease of use** is slightly lower than Newswire's. Users of Metro Monitor have expressed a desire for a more intuitive dashboard, whereas Newswire's interface is praised for its simplicity.
- **Users report** that Metro Monitor has a strong focus on **analytics** for tracking PR efforts, which some find essential for measuring success. However, Newswire's analytics capabilities are also noted as remarkable, providing valuable insights into media performance.

Pricing

Entry-Level Pricing

**Metro Monitor**

Metro Monitor
No pricing available

**Newswire**

Newswire

Newswire Value Packs

$1,074 for

 6 Press Releases

Newswire Digital includes distribution to 250+news and media sites. Additional fees will apply for releases over 500 words.

- Google News
- Newswire Digital Network
- (1) Industry List

[Browse all 5 pricing plans](/products/newswire/pricing)

Free Trial

**Metro Monitor**

Metro Monitor
No trial information available

**Newswire**

Newswire
No trial information available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

9.1

17

8.9

592

Ease of Use

8.5

17

9.1

599

Ease of Setup

7.9

8

9.0

304

Ease of Admin

8.1

7

9.1

241

Quality of Support

9.4

15

8.9

545

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

9.1

9

9.1

245

Product Direction (% positive)

8.5

16

7.7

561

Features by Category

Press Release Distribution[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.1

324

Content Creation

Press Release Creation

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

271

Multimedia

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

247

Newsrooms

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

230

SEO

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

235

Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

7

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

7

Content Distribution

Distribution

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

310

Contact List

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

224

Social Sharing

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

219

Analytics

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

283

Media Monitoring[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

27

Media Channels

Broadcast Media

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

17

Print Media

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

18

Online Media

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

24

Geographic Coverage

Local Media

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

22

National Media

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

International Media

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

16

Reporting

Keyword Targeting

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

20

Custom Feeds and Alerts

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

16

Custom Reports

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

20

Dashboards

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

24

Agentic AI - Media Monitoring

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Press Release Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Press Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

PR Analytics[Hide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

19

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

19

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

19

Media and Influencer Targeting[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

90

Database

Media Database

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

66

Contact/Campaign Management

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

67

Newsroom

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

74

Outreach

Media Distribution

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

79

PR Planner

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

56

Social Media Services

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

50

Reporting

Monitoring

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

73

Response Desk

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

57

Impact Measurement

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

60

Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Rights/Roles

Version Control

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

50

Team Collaboration

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

51

Reviews

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Metro Monitor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1fa81d0d93b6f69860f89b4734fd7e45/metro-monitor.gif "Metro Monitor")](https://www.g2.com/products/metro-monitor/reviews)

Metro Monitor

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

16.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.7%

[![Newswire](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/711c1c1e19d8235c1c3728314591ab61/newswire.svg "Newswire")](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews)

Newswire

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

67.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

67.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

16.7%

28.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

16.7%

4.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Metro Monitor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1fa81d0d93b6f69860f89b4734fd7e45/metro-monitor.gif "Metro Monitor")](https://www.g2.com/products/metro-monitor/reviews)
Metro Monitor

Public Relations and Communications

44.4%

Non-Profit Organization Management

16.7%

Marketing and Advertising

11.1%

Media Production

5.6%

Management Consulting

5.6%

Other

16.7%

[![Newswire](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/711c1c1e19d8235c1c3728314591ab61/newswire.svg "Newswire")](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/reviews)
Newswire

Marketing and Advertising

10.9%

Computer Software

10.8%

Information Technology and Services

7.5%

Public Relations and Communications

5.0%

Financial Services

4.9%

Other

61.0%

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