Compare Newswire and PR Underground 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,074 for 6 Press Releases
$74.99
Newswire
Star Rating
(720)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,074 for 6 Press Releases
Browse all 5 pricing plansPR Underground
Star Rating
(107)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$74.99
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Newswire excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its significantly higher G2 Score compared to PR Underground. Users appreciate the platform's easy navigation and streamlined PR workflow, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking for a comprehensive media distribution solution.
- According to verified reviews, PR Underground is praised for its cost-effectiveness and simplicity. Users highlight that even those new to press release distribution find the platform intuitive, allowing for quick and effective news dissemination.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms have similar scores for ease of use, Newswire edges out slightly with a more polished user experience. Users find it to be a plug-and-play solution that simplifies the media management process, reducing the need for extensive PR resources.
- Users say that PR Underground's distribution capabilities are more than sufficient for small businesses, with many noting the platform's ability to get news releases out quickly and effectively. This makes it a solid option for startups and smaller enterprises looking to maximize their outreach without breaking the bank.
- According to recent feedback, Newswire's analytics tools are particularly noteworthy, providing users with valuable insights into their press release performance. This feature is highlighted as a significant advantage for businesses aiming to measure the impact of their media outreach.
- Reviewers highlight that while both platforms maintain a good quality of support, PR Underground receives higher marks for its customer service. Users appreciate the responsive staff who assist with any questions, enhancing the overall experience of using the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
PR Underground
Basic
$74.99
One-time press release distribution to our core network of news, radio and other websites
- Sent to Google News
- Published on DigitalJournal.com
- Published to 200+ News & Websites
Free Trial
Newswire
No trial information availablePR Underground
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
592
8.9
102
Ease of Use
9.1
599
8.9
102
Ease of Setup
9.0
304
8.9
49
Ease of Admin
9.1
241
9.1
49
Quality of Support
8.9
545
9.1
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
245
9.1
49
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
561
8.1
100
Features by Category
Content Creation
8.9
271
9.1
26
8.1
247
8.2
22
8.2
230
9.0
26
7.8
235
8.7
26
Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Content Distribution
8.5
310
8.9
30
7.8
224
8.2
19
7.8
219
8.3
20
8.4
283
7.5
27
Media Channels
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
Database
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
Outreach
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Rights/Roles
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Newswire and PR Underground are categorized as Press Release Distribution
Unique Categories
PR Underground has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Newswire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PR Underground
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Marketing and Advertising
17.0%
Computer Software
15.1%
Public Relations and Communications
6.6%
Entertainment
5.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
51.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Do you accept Paypal payments?
2 Comments
Official Response from Newswire
Using Paypal? We offer a wide range of payment options, including Paypal.
Yes, we accept Paypal payments. In order to pay with Paypal, please select this...Read more
If you use Newswire's media monitoring service, how well do you feel it works?
1 Comment
CB
It seems to work well for me. Everything there is actually on the corresponding sites.Read more
Will my press release be indexed in Google and other search engines?
1 Comment
Official Response from Newswire
Yes, your press release will be indexed in Google News and searchable in all major search engines.Read more
Who is the typical customer of PRunderground.com? Who should not use PRunderground.com?
1 Comment
BS
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...Read more
Does PRUnderground.com replace having a publicist/PR firm or doing direct PR outreach?
1 Comment
BS
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...Read more
Why is PRUnderground less expensive than other press release services?
1 Comment
BS
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...Read more
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