Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare PR Newswire and PR Underground 
Featured Products
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
CoverageBook
Visit Website
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$74.99
PR Newswire
Star Rating
(750)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PR NewswirePR 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.
- Reviews say that Cision PR Newswire excels in "Press Release Creation" with a score of 8.6, but users mention that PR Underground outshines it with a score of 9.1, highlighting its user-friendly templates and streamlined process for crafting press releases.
- Users report that while both platforms offer solid "Distribution" capabilities with a score of 8.9, PR Underground is noted for its more intuitive interface and ease of use, making it easier for small businesses to distribute their content effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Cision PR Newswire's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, but users on G2 have praised PR Underground for its superior support, scoring 9.1, with many noting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the customer service team.
- G2 users highlight that PR Underground's "SEO" features are particularly strong, scoring 8.7, compared to Cision's 7.5. Users appreciate PR Underground's built-in SEO tools that help optimize press releases for better visibility.
- Users say that Cision PR Newswire's "Ease of Use" is rated at 7.5, which some find cumbersome, while PR Underground's score of 8.9 reflects a more user-friendly experience, especially for those new to press release distribution.
- Reviewers mention that Cision's "Product Direction" score of 6.6 indicates some concerns about future updates, whereas PR Underground's score of 8.1 suggests a more positive outlook on ongoing improvements and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PR Newswire
No pricing availablePR 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
PR Newswire
No trial information availablePR Underground
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
676
8.9
102
Ease of Use
7.5
677
8.9
102
Ease of Setup
7.5
258
8.9
49
Ease of Admin
7.6
258
9.1
49
Quality of Support
8.2
616
9.1
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
247
9.1
49
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
657
8.1
100
Features by Category
Content Creation
8.3
38
9.1
26
8.1
41
8.2
22
7.9
28
9.0
26
7.4
24
8.7
26
Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Distribution
8.8
46
8.9
30
8.2
31
8.2
19
7.9
28
8.3
20
8.3
43
7.5
27
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PR Newswire and PR Underground are categorized as Press Release Distribution
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PR 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
Public Relations and Communications
26.0%
Marketing and Advertising
12.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Computer Software
4.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.9%
Other
47.9%
Marketing and Advertising
17.0%
Computer Software
15.1%
Public Relations and Communications
6.6%
Entertainment
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.8%
Other
51.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Cision PR Newswire used for?
1 Comment
MG
To distribute news across multiple media points simultaneously for editors, journalists etc. to pick up and develop content for their media publications.Read more
PR Newswire has no more discussions with answers
Where will my press release go?
1 Comment
BS
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...Read more
Do I need to sign a long term contract to use PRunderground.com?
1 Comment
Official Response from PR Underground
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...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
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
