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At a Glance
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
Star Rating
(748)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Newswire
Newswire
Star Rating
(694)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,074 for 6 Press Releases
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cision PR Newswire excels in "Press Release Creation" with a score of 8.6, while reviewers mention that Newswire offers an even higher score of 9.0, indicating a more user-friendly interface for crafting press releases.
  • Reviewers mention that Cision PR Newswire's "Ease of Use" is rated at 7.5, which is significantly lower than Newswire's impressive score of 9.1, suggesting that users find Newswire more intuitive and easier to navigate.
  • G2 users highlight that Cision PR Newswire has a "Quality of Support" rating of 8.2, but users on G2 report that Newswire's support is rated higher at 8.9, indicating a more responsive and helpful customer service experience.
  • Users say that Cision PR Newswire's "Media Database" is rated at 8.5, which is slightly better than Newswire's score of 8.3, suggesting that Cision may have a more comprehensive database for media contacts.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms score equally at 8.5 for "Media Distribution," but users report that Newswire's "PR Planner" feature, rated at 8.0, provides better planning tools compared to Cision's lower score of 7.8.
  • Users on G2 report that Cision PR Newswire's "Impact Measurement" is rated at 7.9, while Newswire shines with a score of 8.2, indicating that Newswire may offer more effective tools for measuring the success of PR campaigns.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cision PR Newswire
No pricing available
Newswire
Newswire Value Packs
$1,074 for
6 Press Releases
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Free Trial
Cision PR Newswire
No trial information available
Newswire
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
674
8.9
567
Ease of Use
7.5
675
9.1
574
Ease of Setup
7.5
256
9.1
277
Ease of Admin
7.6
258
9.2
237
Quality of Support
8.2
614
8.9
522
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
247
9.1
241
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
655
7.7
536
Features by Category
Press Release DistributionHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.1
263
8.3
1,845
Content Creation
8.4
36
9.0
250
8.1
39
8.1
226
7.8
26
8.3
209
7.4
22
7.9
213
Content Distribution
8.9
44
8.6
287
8.2
29
7.9
202
7.9
26
7.9
198
8.3
41
8.4
260
Not enough data
8.8
200
Media Channels
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.2
24
Geographic Coverage
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.1
16
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Media and Influencer TargetingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.3
661
Database
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.5
72
Outreach
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
8.0
48
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
8.2
58
User Rights/Roles
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.4
49
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
Newswire
Newswire
Cision PR Newswire and Newswire are categorized as Press Release Distribution and PR Analytics
Unique Categories
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire has no unique categories
Newswire
Newswire is categorized as Media and Influencer Targeting and Media Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.2%
Newswire
Newswire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
Public Relations and Communications
26.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Computer Software
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.9%
Other
47.9%
Newswire
Newswire
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Computer Software
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Public Relations and Communications
4.9%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
61.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kirsten J.
KJ
Kirsten J.
Verified User in Market Research

I use the PR software through Vocus and I love this product. It is easy to navigate and the media lists are excellent. They give you a ton of contacts that you would not normally have. It is a wonderful tool and I would be lost without it! The daily news...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ben W.
BW
Ben W.
Verified User in Market Research

There are bugs in the product which are not being fixed in a timely fashion, a UI that looks like it's from 1990, and we haven't been able to get business results we're after. Seems that there is some misrepresentation going on about how many outlets their...

Newswire
Newswire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amalia T.
AT
Amalia T.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

The Newswire team is an absolute professional in the field of PR. I use them to handle my whole press campaigns and press releases when I do new product rollouts.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Lorenz W.
LW
Lorenz W.
Verified User in Warehousing

The product description on the website could be a bit better explained. I sometimes found myself clicking through the various products in order to find what I was looking for. The analytics part is a bit hidden, why not put it front and center on the...

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Discussions
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire Discussions
What is Cision PR Newswire used for?
1 comment
Matt G.
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
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Newswire
Newswire 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
Do you offer same day publishing?
1 comment
Official Response from Newswire
Yes, we provide same day publishing if your release is submitted during our regular business hours of Monday through Friday between 8AM and 7PM (EST). If you...Read more
What is Your Editorial Review Process?
1 comment
Official Response from Newswire
The Newswire.com editorial review process follows a Three-Tier review process. Tier 1 - All press release submissions are reviewed by an editor who...Read more