# PR Newswire vs Propel Comparison

| | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 766 | 39 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (51.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### PR Newswire

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

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

### Propel

Pros:
- Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Customization (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Customization Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Navigation (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (686 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (687 reviews) | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (268 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (259 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (625 reviews) | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (248 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (667 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PR Newswire

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Propel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Propel's Flexible Pricing

Price: Contact Us

Description: Ready to learn more about what Propel can do for you, in line with your PR budget? Book a demo with our team to receive your personalized quote: https://www.propelmypr.com/contact

Key Features:
- The industry's most advanced generative AI tools, made specifically for PR professionals.
- Full PR Management (PRM) hub for managing campaigns and measuring results.
- A complimentary media database with 1M+ journalist contact profiles and pitching preferences.

[Learn more about Propel](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-2022-11-17/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Press Release Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PR Newswire** | 8.2/10 | 58 |
| **Propel** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Creation

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Press Release Creation** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia** | 8.2 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Newsrooms** | 7.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **SEO** | 7.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Press Release Distribution

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Distribution

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Distribution** | 8.9 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contact List** | 8.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sharing** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### PR CRM

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 8.7/10 | 18 |

#### Contact Management

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Media Database** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Record Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Relationship Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Segmentation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### PR Management

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communications** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **PR Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Regulatory Change Management

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Automation

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Lead Scoring** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Pitching** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Follow-ups** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 

### Media Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 7.8/10 | 10 |

#### Media Channels

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Broadcast Media** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Print Media** | Not enough data | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Online Media** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 

#### Geographic Coverage

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Media** | Not enough data | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **National Media** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **International Media** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Keyword Targeting** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Custom Feeds and Alerts** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Media Monitoring

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Social Media Listening Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 8.0/10 | 6 |

#### Monitoring & Listening

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social Measurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Keyword Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Competitor Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management & Analysis

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Social Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Data Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Media and Influencer Targeting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PR Newswire** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 8.1/10 | 9 |

#### Database

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Media Database** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Contact/Campaign Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Newsroom** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 

#### Outreach

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Media Distribution** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **PR Planner** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Social Media Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Response Desk** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Impact Measurement** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [PR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pr-analytics)

**Unique to PR Newswire (1):** [Press Release Distribution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/press-release-distribution)

**Unique to Propel (4):** [PR CRM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pr-crm), [Media and Influencer Targeting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-and-influencer-targeting), [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools), [Media Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-monitoring)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PR Newswire | Propel | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 51.3% | 79.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.9% | 17.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.8% | 2.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 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:** 35.4%

#### Propel

- **Public Relations and Communications:** 56.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1%
- **Education Management:** 5.1%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.6%
- **Legal Services:** 2.6%
- **Information Services:** 2.6%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 5.1%

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### Propel

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/pr-newswire-vs-propel-2022-11-17)