# Newswire, PRWeb vs PR Newswire Comparison

| | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 720 | 142 | 765 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (67.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (51.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,074 for   6 Press Releases | $369 per news release | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Newswire

Pros:
- Ease of Use (22 reviews)
- Distribution Efficiency (20 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (13 reviews)
- Pricing Issues (8 reviews)

### PRWeb

Pros:
- Cost Efficiency (2 reviews)
- Affordable (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

### PR Newswire

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Client Service (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (592 reviews) | 8.0 (129 reviews) | 8.1 (685 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (599 reviews) | 8.1 (131 reviews) | 7.5 (686 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (304 reviews) | 7.9 (39 reviews) | 7.6 (267 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (241 reviews) | 7.8 (37 reviews) | 7.6 (258 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (545 reviews) | 8.0 (119 reviews) | 8.2 (624 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (245 reviews) | 7.7 (36 reviews) | 8.2 (247 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (561 reviews) | 5.6 (127 reviews) | 6.6 (666 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Newswire

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Newswire Value Packs

Price: $1,074 for   6 Press Releases

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

Key Features:
- Google News
- Newswire Digital Network
- (1) Industry List

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/newswire/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### PRWeb

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Premium

Price: $369 per news release

Description: Your news goes to premier news outlets like the New York Times, USA Today and more, through the Associated Press.
Include video, attachments, images and links to engage your customers and encourage people to share your story.


[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/prweb/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### PR Newswire

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Press Release Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Newswire** | 8.1/10 | 324 |
| **PRWeb** | 8.0/10 | 16 |
| **PR Newswire** | 8.2/10 | 57 |

#### Content Creation

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Press Release Creation** | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (40 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia** | 8.1 (247 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Newsrooms** | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 7.9 (28 reviews) | 
| **SEO** | 7.8 (235 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 7.4 (24 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Distribution

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Distribution** | 8.5 (310 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 
| **Contact List** | 7.8 (224 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Social Sharing** | 7.8 (219 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | 8.4 (283 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 

### Media Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Newswire** | 8.7/10 | 27 |
| **PRWeb** | N/A | N/A |
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Media Channels

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Broadcast Media** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Print Media** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Media** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Geographic Coverage

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local Media** | 8.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **National Media** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **International Media** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Keyword Targeting** | 9.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Feeds and Alerts** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reports** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Media Monitoring

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Newswire** | 8.3/10 | 19 |
| **PRWeb** | N/A | N/A |
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Media and Influencer Targeting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Newswire** | 8.3/10 | 90 |
| **PRWeb** | N/A | N/A |
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media Database** | 8.3 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact/Campaign Management** | 8.5 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Newsroom** | 8.5 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Outreach

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media Distribution** | 8.6 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PR Planner** | 8.0 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Services** | 8.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Desk** | 8.1 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Measurement** | 8.2 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### User Rights/Roles

| Feature | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | 8.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Collaboration** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [PR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pr-analytics), [Press Release Distribution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/press-release-distribution)

**Unique to Newswire (2):** [Media and Influencer Targeting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-and-influencer-targeting), [Media Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-monitoring)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Newswire | PRWeb | PR Newswire | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 67.9% | 63.2% | 51.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.0% | 25.7% | 33.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.2% | 11.0% | 14.8% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4%
- **Entertainment:** 2.3%
- **Real Estate:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 48.1%

#### PRWeb

- **Public Relations and Communications:** 24.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Entertainment:** 2.9%
- **Writing and Editing:** 2.9%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.9%
- **Media Production:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 34.1%

#### PR Newswire

- **Public Relations and Communications:** 26.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Entertainment:** 2.0%
- **Media Production:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 35.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Newswire

- [Notified PR Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/notified-notified-pr-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (342 reviews)
- [Meltwater](https://www.g2.com/products/meltwater/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (2645 reviews)
- [CisionOne](https://www.g2.com/products/cisionone/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1317 reviews)
- [Prowly](https://www.g2.com/products/prowly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (112 reviews)
- [Agility PR Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/agility-pr-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [Muck Rack](https://www.g2.com/products/muck-rack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [Business Wire](https://www.g2.com/products/business-wire/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (199 reviews)
- [TVEyes](https://www.g2.com/products/tveyes/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [PR Underground](https://www.g2.com/products/pr-underground/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Critical Mention](https://www.g2.com/products/critical-mention/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (221 reviews)

### Alternatives to PRWeb

- [Business Wire](https://www.g2.com/products/business-wire/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (199 reviews)
- [Notified PR Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/notified-notified-pr-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (342 reviews)
- [PR Underground](https://www.g2.com/products/pr-underground/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [ACCESS Newswire](https://www.g2.com/products/access-newswire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (390 reviews)
- [Meltwater](https://www.g2.com/products/meltwater/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (2645 reviews)
- [Agility PR Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/agility-pr-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [Muck Rack](https://www.g2.com/products/muck-rack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [TVEyes](https://www.g2.com/products/tveyes/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1325 reviews)
- [Critical Mention](https://www.g2.com/products/critical-mention/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Onclusive](https://www.g2.com/products/onclusive/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (208 reviews)

### Alternatives to PR Newswire

- [ACCESS Newswire](https://www.g2.com/products/access-newswire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (390 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 (403 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 (433 reviews)
- [PR Underground](https://www.g2.com/products/pr-underground/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Presspage](https://www.g2.com/products/presspage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Prowly](https://www.g2.com/products/prowly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (112 reviews)
- [Mynewsdesk](https://www.g2.com/products/mynewsdesk/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Newswire

- Title: [Do you accept Paypal payments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/payments-91629ee7-9547-48e5-8704-cf9588c2da4c) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [If you use Newswire's media monitoring service, how well do you feel it works?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/if-you-use-newswire-s-media-monitoring-service-how-well-do-you-feel-it-works) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It seems to work well for me. Everything there is actually on the corresponding sites."
- Title: [Will my press release be indexed in Google and other search engines?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wire-distribution-ad25f39d-b74e-4751-bc6b-183665f2606f) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, your press release will be indexed in Google News and searchable in all major search engines."
- Title: [Am I able to include links in my press release?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wire-distribution-858717c2-3d04-42c6-8789-d2f08da976d2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can include up to 4 embedded hyperlinks within the body of your press release and we also allow for up to 2 additional resource links that will be..."
- Title: [Do you offer international distribution options?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wire-distribution-6129b2d0-352d-43e7-91d8-caab8e9c6a9a) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we do offer international distribution options that fall outside of the standard US-based offerings shown on our website. Please contact a PR Strategist..."

### PRWeb

- Title: [Is PRWeb free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-prweb-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No it is not free.
There are paid plans available as per your need."

### PR Newswire

- Title: [What is Cision PR Newswire used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cision-pr-newswire-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To distribute news across multiple media points simultaneously for editors, journalists etc. to pick up and develop content for their media publications."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/newswire-vs-prweb-vs-pr-newswire)