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At a Glance
Business Wire
Business Wire
Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PRWeb
PRWeb
Star Rating
(141)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$369 per news release
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that PRWeb excels in "Press Release Creation" with a score of 8.5, highlighting its user-friendly interface and customizable templates that make crafting press releases straightforward and efficient.
  • Users report that Business Wire has a stronger "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.0, indicating that their customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
  • G2 users note that PRWeb outperforms in "Distribution" with a score of 9.2, emphasizing its extensive network that ensures press releases reach a wide audience, which is vital for maximizing visibility.
  • Users on G2 mention that Business Wire's "Analytics" feature, scoring 8.2, provides detailed insights into press release performance, allowing businesses to track engagement and adjust strategies effectively.
  • Reviewers say that PRWeb's "SEO" capabilities, rated at 8.6, are particularly beneficial for enhancing online visibility, with features that help optimize press releases for search engines.
  • Users report that while Business Wire has a solid "Contact List" feature with a score of 7.8, PRWeb's higher score of 8.6 indicates a more comprehensive and user-friendly approach to managing media contacts.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Business Wire
No pricing available
PRWeb
Premium
$369
per news release
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Free Trial
Business Wire
No trial information available
PRWeb
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
172
8.0
128
Ease of Use
8.5
174
8.1
130
Ease of Setup
8.0
69
7.9
38
Ease of Admin
8.1
65
7.8
37
Quality of Support
9.0
163
8.0
118
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
63
7.7
36
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
171
5.6
126
Features by Category
Press Release DistributionHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
7.6
10
8.5
15
Content Creation
6.5
9
8.2
12
7.3
8
7.9
12
6.9
8
7.7
11
7.8
9
7.9
13
Content Distribution
8.7
10
8.5
13
7.8
10
7.9
13
7.8
9
8.7
13
8.2
10
7.8
13
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Business Wire
Business Wire
PRWeb
PRWeb
Business Wire and PRWeb are categorized as PR Analytics and Press Release Distribution
Unique Categories
Business Wire
Business Wire has no unique categories
PRWeb
PRWeb has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Business Wire
Business Wire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Business Wire
Business Wire
Public Relations and Communications
35.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Computer Software
5.9%
Media Production
4.9%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
43.2%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Public Relations and Communications
24.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Computer Software
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
48.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Business Wire
Business Wire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Media Production
GM
Verified User in Media Production

easy to access collection of press releases

Most Helpful Critical Review
TK
Tyler K.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

While their prices are competitive with other industry vendors, the results almost never justify the cost. The fact of the matter is that traditional press releases and wire services are a dying breed and a press release will rarely guarantee organic media...

PRWeb
PRWeb
Most Helpful Favorable Review
BC
Bruce C.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

I have been using PR Web for almost three years. The software and their support team has performed exceptionally and helped us drive great results in our PR program. We routinely get releases posted to almost 300 online sites. The support team is always...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JD
Jamie D.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

The upload process can be quirky. I can keep my wits about me after one timeout or error, but on more than one occasion, I've felt like I've run into one brick wall after another and find myself clambering (alone) for a solution, grasping for straws such as...

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Discussions
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