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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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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 its Distribution capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.2, which users say allows for extensive reach and visibility for their press releases.
  • Users report that Cision PR Newswire offers superior Quality of Support, with a score of 8.2, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued when they encounter issues or need assistance.
  • G2 users highlight PRWeb's strong performance in SEO, scoring 8.6, with reviewers noting that its features help optimize press releases for search engines effectively, driving more organic traffic.
  • Users on G2 mention that Cision PR Newswire's Press Release Creation feature is slightly better, scoring 8.6, with reviewers appreciating its user-friendly interface and templates that streamline the creation process.
  • Reviewers say that while both platforms have solid Analytics features, PRWeb's score of 8.5 is favored for its detailed reporting capabilities, which users find helpful for measuring the impact of their releases.
  • Users report that PRWeb's Social Sharing functionality, with a score of 8.8, is particularly effective, allowing for easy dissemination of press releases across various social media platforms, which enhances engagement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cision PR Newswire
No pricing available
PRWeb
Premium
$369
per news release
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Free Trial
Cision PR Newswire
No trial information available
PRWeb
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
674
8.0
128
Ease of Use
7.5
675
8.1
130
Ease of Setup
7.5
256
7.9
38
Ease of Admin
7.6
258
7.8
37
Quality of Support
8.2
614
8.0
118
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
247
7.7
36
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
655
5.6
126
Features by Category
Press Release DistributionHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.1
263
8.1
100
Content Creation
8.4
36
8.2
12
8.1
39
7.9
12
7.8
26
7.7
11
7.4
22
7.9
13
Content Distribution
8.9
44
8.5
13
8.2
29
7.9
13
7.9
26
8.7
13
8.3
41
7.8
13
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire
PRWeb
PRWeb
Cision PR Newswire and PRWeb are categorized as Press Release Distribution and PR Analytics
Unique Categories
Cision PR Newswire
Cision PR Newswire has no unique categories
PRWeb
PRWeb has no unique categories
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%
PRWeb
PRWeb
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.4%
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%
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
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...

PRWeb
PRWeb
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rebecca R.
RR
Rebecca R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

For small to mid-size companies, PRWeb is a good way to distribute company news to a wide and directed audience--especially for software companies such as ours. The editors are given a narrow window of what is considered news--human interest and thought...

Most Helpful Critical Review
HM
Harrison M.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

After further examination on the report, however, I came to realize that maybe only 2-3 links were actually racking in a decent amount of views. The rest were from obscure sites that I personally had never heard of. I think the idea of being able to...

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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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PRWeb
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Is PRWeb free?
1 comment
Sachin K.
SK
No it is not free. There are paid plans available as per your need.Read more
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