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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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Propel
Propel
Star Rating
(37)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cision PR Newswire excels in its Content Distribution capabilities, particularly with a high score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for those focused on effective press release dissemination.
  • Reviewers mention that Propel shines in Quality of Support, achieving a score of 8.9, which indicates a strong commitment to customer service and user assistance compared to Cision's score of 8.2.
  • G2 users highlight Propel's superior Ease of Use with a score of 8.5, suggesting that new users may find it more intuitive than Cision, which has a score of 7.5 in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Cision's Media Database is robust, scoring 8.5, which is significantly higher than Propel's score of 6.7, indicating a more comprehensive resource for media contacts.
  • Reviewers say that Propel's Product Direction is highly rated at 9.5, reflecting a positive outlook on future updates and features, while Cision's score of 6.6 suggests room for improvement in this area.
  • Users report that Cision's Campaign Management features are well-received, with a score of 8.9, indicating strong functionality for managing PR campaigns effectively, while Propel's score in this area is slightly lower at 8.9, showing competitive but less standout performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cision PR Newswire
No pricing available
Propel
Propel's Flexible Pricing
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Cision PR Newswire
No trial information available
Propel
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
674
8.3
27
Ease of Use
7.5
675
8.5
27
Ease of Setup
7.5
256
7.7
8
Ease of Admin
7.6
258
8.0
9
Quality of Support
8.2
614
8.9
28
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
247
9.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
655
9.5
23
Features by Category
Press Release DistributionHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.1
263
Not enough data
Content Creation
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
Content Distribution
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
145
Contact Management
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.6
11
PR Management
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
14
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.2
59
Media Channels
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.1
7
Geographic Coverage
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Reporting
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.9
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
7.3
5
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.8
45
Database
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Outreach
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
User Rights/Roles
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
Propel
Propel
Cision PR Newswire and Propel are categorized as PR Analytics
Unique Categories
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire is categorized as Press Release Distribution
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%
Propel
Propel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.7%
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%
Propel
Propel
Public Relations and Communications
59.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Computer Software
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.7%
Other
16.2%
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...

Propel
Propel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dana K.
DK
Dana K.
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications

Propel's PRM software is an integral tool for media relations. We're able to track opens and clicks, monitor success rates, and create more meaningful relationships with journalists...in less time. Their media database is quickly rivaling Cision's and their...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Persistent issues with the gmail integration, pitch contacts never accurate or updated, barely any contacts for major publications available, HORRIBLE customer service

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Discussions
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire Discussions
What is Cision PR Newswire used for?
1 comment
Matt G.
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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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